Opinion

Opinion: My Syrian refugee friend became a citizen. So why was I barred from the ceremony?

Four years ago, a small group of British Columbians helped a friend flee war in Syria. As the former refugee became a citizen, one friend was barred from witnessing the ceremony.

Jan 29, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Letter: Labour council has too much influence on New West politicians

Voter writes about New Westminster and District Labour Council endorsements

Jan 27, 2022 3:43 PM Read more >

Opinion: How to teach children about climate change, inspire hope and take action to change the future

Some children and youth find the effects of climate change are traumatic. Taking a trauma-informed approach to education can nurture resilience.

Jan 27, 2022 3:11 PM Read more >

Opinion: Patient aggression and physician burnout: The makings of a human resources crisis in health care

Although demanding, disruptive and violent patients are a major contributor to physician burnout, solutions to address this increasing problem are not a priority.

Jan 27, 2022 3:01 PM Read more >

Opinion: The death of caremongering: Canadians are tired and most believe getting COVID-19 is inevitable

After Premier Doug Ford announced “positive news,” I think about the widening inequality in our province, who the news is “positive” for and the death of caremongering.

Jan 27, 2022 9:55 AM Read more >

More than half of Canadians rate economy as “bad” or “very bad”

Perceptions of economic outlook are gloomier now among Canadians than they were on eve of global financial crisis of 2008, poll finds.

Jan 27, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Letter: New West pedestrian policy could create traffic jams

Editor: Regarding the new City of New Westminster policy on pedestrian safety, I have some problems. I say this, for the most part, as my wife and I are retired seniors and walk everywhere to shop uptown etc.

Jan 26, 2022 1:16 PM Read more >

Opinion: We are facing a settler colonial crisis, not an Indigenous identity crisis

Indigenous Nations have always maintained their citizenship orders. We know who we are

Jan 26, 2022 9:59 AM Read more >

Opinion: The climate crisis demands courage not optimism

Instead of asking about optimism, it’s time to ask what we as citizens are going to do about climate change.

Jan 25, 2022 4:20 PM Read more >

Opinion: Screaming into the void? Us too. Coping tips for stressed-out families in the COVID-19 pandemic

The science of stress explains why parenting during the pandemic feels so hard. Here are strategies from psychologists for taking back control when you dread yet another challenging day ahead

Jan 25, 2022 4:02 PM Read more >