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Opinion: How do politicians view democracy? It depends on whether they win or lose

Opinion: How do politicians view democracy? It depends on whether they win or lose

Amid heightened concern about the current state of democracy around the globe, we need to better understand the attitudes and motivations of politicians.
Canada Post workers vote to reject latest contract offer

Canada Post workers vote to reject latest contract offer

OTTAWA — Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted to reject the Crown corporation's latest contract offer. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Friday that 68.
Good Birding: Living jewels: A history of hummers on the Sunshine Coast

Good Birding: Living jewels: A history of hummers on the Sunshine Coast

Five species of hummingbirds have been recorded on the Sunshine Coast, with only two being regular. Rufous hummers were originally our only species, present from late March to late August, before returning to winter in Mexico.
Freeland tells MPs she was 'dismayed' by BC Ferries' decision buy Chinese ships

Freeland tells MPs she was 'dismayed' by BC Ferries' decision buy Chinese ships

OTTAWA — Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland told MPs Friday she was "dismayed" by BC Ferries' decision to purchase four new electric-diesel ships from a Chinese shipbuilder using a $1 billion federal loan — but did not call for the loan's cancellat
BC Ferries president and CEO addressed House of Commons Aug. 1

BC Ferries president and CEO addressed House of Commons Aug. 1

Nicolas Jimenez appeared before a Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to defend shipbuilding decision.
Choral history on display at qathet Museum and Archives

Choral history on display at qathet Museum and Archives

Archive video, photos and timeline history of the gathering of song exhibited
Rob Shaw: City leaders, police say B.C. drug policy is failing as street disorder worsens

Rob Shaw: City leaders, police say B.C. drug policy is failing as street disorder worsens

Despite government claims of progress, councils in Nanaimo and Victoria are demanding closures of sites they say are fuelling crime and fear
Best of Syrup: Transplant success, a $10,000 award and mosquito monitoring

Best of Syrup: Transplant success, a $10,000 award and mosquito monitoring

This week's headlines feature a B.C. physician who has been recognized for his contributions to organ transplant medicine.
Powell River Logger Sports carving winners focus on nature

Powell River Logger Sports carving winners focus on nature

Talented artists turned wood into sculptures in only four days
Cartoon: Nasty neighbour

Cartoon: Nasty neighbour

What else should be thrown over the fence?