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Opinion: Surrey shows the rest of Canada what not to do when breaking away from the RCMP

Opinion: Surrey shows the rest of Canada what not to do when breaking away from the RCMP

The current blue-on-blue battle between competing law enforcement agencies in a large British Columbia city does little to strengthen public trust in the rule of law and in our police forces.
Opinion: Protecting wildlife begins with understanding how best to counter wildlife crimes

Opinion: Protecting wildlife begins with understanding how best to counter wildlife crimes

Interventions to prevent crime against wildlife can be effective, but significant gaps in our knowledge remain.
Comment: Victoria Day is a reminder of Canada's British heritage

Comment: Victoria Day is a reminder of Canada's British heritage

Having a politically weak but symbolically powerful monarch as the head of state within a Westminster-style democracy has proven to be an effective barricade against populist demagogues.
Sunday Night Read: 'Weathered Wings'

Sunday Night Read: 'Weathered Wings'

This short story series submission is from Madison Hackman of Port Coquitlam.
Opinion: Canada is falling behind its peers in terms of living standards — can it catch up?

Opinion: Canada is falling behind its peers in terms of living standards — can it catch up?

Canada's ongoing economic malaise and decline in living standards are rooted in a constellation of domestic and global challenges.
Greg Perry cartoon: How long since you've been to the dentist?

Greg Perry cartoon: How long since you've been to the dentist?

Minter: Beans, beans are good for you — and easy to plant

Minter: Beans, beans are good for you — and easy to plant

Beans are light feeders, so all you need is enriched soil with quality compost and not much else, says master gardener Brian Minter. 
Opinion: Divorce rates are falling. Are Canadians too poor to break up?

Opinion: Divorce rates are falling. Are Canadians too poor to break up?

While multiple factors play a role in falling divorce rates, the costs of separation make going it alone a daunting prospect for many Canadians.
BBB: In the market for a piano? Don't get played by scammers

BBB: In the market for a piano? Don't get played by scammers

Take a second look, don't fall for emotional stories and don't be pressured to pay quickly are some of the Better Business Bureau's tips to avoid big purchase scams.
Letter: Time for 'major crackdown' on speeding truck drivers, says New West resident

Letter: Time for 'major crackdown' on speeding truck drivers, says New West resident

This letter writer is pleading for truck drivers to follow the rules of the road, especially speed limits in the city.