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McQUARRIE – There is no immunity from the consequences of free speech

November 17, 2019 // 3 Comments

HAS YOUR PARTNER ever asked for an opinion that is difficult, if not dangerous to respond to honestly? Questions about how that new dress looks, or what you think about the [Continue]

KNOX – Stateless girl caught in a world of political complications

November 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

VADEN EARLE has celebrity billionaire Richard Branson blogging in his corner. He has a documentary film crew onside. He has a book deal in the works, too. And he has lots and [Continue]

PETERS – Province turns to a tried and true method to curb youth vaping

November 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

ONE OF THE VANGUARDS of public policy is that if you don’t want the public to do something, you tax it. That’s why it was no surprise to see a big tax hike to vaping [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – One time, sure, but it should be Standard Time, not DST

November 15, 2019 // 2 Comments

B.C. PREMIER JOHN HORGAN has a good idea in getting rid of the semi-annual upset of our biological rhythms by switching clocks back and forth. Horgan has a bad idea in [Continue]

BEPPLE – Many reasons to wear poppies, many reasons some don’t

November 13, 2019 // 6 Comments

REMEMBRANCE DAY IS OVER. Aside for a few sorrowful poppies in the gutter, remembering is set aside for another year. Controversy engulfed Remembrance Day this year with Don [Continue]

PETERS – Unlike 2015, the parking issue has not been front and centre this year

November 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

(Image: Mel Rothenburger) MEMORIES ARE SHORT, but during the upcoming debate over the performing arts centre, it is important to remember back to 2015. The context this time [Continue]