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EDITORIAL – Multi-use pathways are becoming dangerous and obsolete

December 7, 2023 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. MULTI-USE PATHWAYS seemed like such a good idea — pedestrians and cyclists happily co-existing, safely separated from vehicles. But times [Continue]

FORSETH – As Canadians count nickels and dimes, the CBC ponders bonuses

December 6, 2023 // 5 Comments

WHILE WATCHING The National the other night (Dec. 4, 2023) I listened as CBC president Catherine Tait announced the ‘public’ broadcaster will cut up to 10 per cent of [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Why job cuts at the CBC are a bad thing for the country

December 6, 2023 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ‘DEFUND THE CBC’ has been a popular sentiment among some people, especially recently. Those people are probably happy this week because [Continue]

SUZUKI – Rampant consumerism fuels climate catastrophe and inequalities

December 6, 2023 // 2 Comments

IN THE WESTERN WORLD, year-end celebrations were once observed to give thanks, to mark the coming of brighter days and to enjoy the company of family and friends. Now, [Continue]

LETTER – Don’t build either Lansdowne pathway or the Summit overpass

December 5, 2023 // 2 Comments

Hello Mel – just some thoughts on your recent column on NOT building the overpass and using that money to build the Lansdowne bike route – why build either? The [Continue]

EDITORIAL – BC United faces loss of Opposition status as popularity drops

December 5, 2023 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WHAT’S WRONG with the BC United party? A new Abacus Data poll shows the party would attract only 17 percent of the votes if an election [Continue]