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Les Leyne: Election campaigns may sail past B.C. Ferries' lurking problem

Les Leyne: Election campaigns may sail past B.C. Ferries' lurking problem

Much of the good news stems from one event: the half-billion dollar, one-time bail-out the government granted the corporation last year.
Adrian Raeside cartoon: A deep dive, politics-wise

Adrian Raeside cartoon: A deep dive, politics-wise

Comment: Let's talk real common sense on global warming

Comment: Let's talk real common sense on global warming

A common sense approach to climate change accepts and embraces facts.
Les Leyne: B.C. Conservatives' biggest supporter provided ammo to the NDP

Les Leyne: B.C. Conservatives' biggest supporter provided ammo to the NDP

Much of the B.C. NDP’s ammunition for attacking the B.C. Conservatives comes from BC United
Comment: Long-term care system must be reformed

Comment: Long-term care system must be reformed

Ageism isn’t just a social issue; it’s about the denial of human rights, and nowhere is this clearer than in long-term care.
Baldrey: How 'federal Liberals and orphaned Greens' may decide the 2024 B.C. election

Baldrey: How 'federal Liberals and orphaned Greens' may decide the 2024 B.C. election

These voters hold a lot of power with the loss of the B.C. Liberal Party and lack of finalized Green candidates, says columnist Keith Baldrey.
Letter: Here's why I love New West's new aquatic centre

Letter: Here's why I love New West's new aquatic centre

This letter writer enjoys the aquafit classes at təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre, but believes more can be done to inform regular users.
Minter: Bulbs and companion plants. The promise of next spring

Minter: Bulbs and companion plants. The promise of next spring

Master gardener Brian Minter says adding companion plantings is something every green thumb can "look forward to with anticipation."
David Sovka: Let's talk West Nile Virus. Brought to you by: mosquitoes

David Sovka: Let's talk West Nile Virus. Brought to you by: mosquitoes

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control offers this solid advice to people worried about West Nile Virus: “You can lower your risk of infection by avoiding mosquito bites.”
BBB: 'Brushing' scam indicates a serious problem for victims

BBB: 'Brushing' scam indicates a serious problem for victims

Attempt to ID the sender, double check recent orders and protect your identity are some of the tips the Better Business Bureau suggests to avoid "brushing" scams.