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Healthy Living: Is smiling a clear path to wellness?

"The three hormones released when smiling include dopamine, endorphins and serotonin: the so-called neurochemicals of happiness." ~ Robert Skender

Jul 8, 2022 10:45 AM Read more >

Editorial: Everybody loves a party

...after two summers of cancellations, many qathet region residents recently had a taste of what was, what is and what can be.

Jul 8, 2022 8:30 AM Read more >

Cartoon: Passport office

What's the status of your passport?

Jul 8, 2022 12:12 AM Read more >

Opinion: Survey: respondents rank Canada’s best and worst federal political leaders

On the worst recent prime minister question, perceptions of Justin Trudeau have turned decidedly negative over the past 12 months.

Jul 7, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Survey: Support for 2030 Olympic Games bid gaining momentum in B.C.

58 per cent of British Columbians think it is “definitely” or “probably” impossible to host the Winter Olympics without government or public funds

Jul 4, 2022 8:26 AM Read more >

Opinion: Economic opportunities for B.C. were missed during Horgan’s reign

There are three ways to discuss this. 1. As premier, John Horgan didn’t finish off business. 2. As premier, John Horgan is leaving unfinished business. 3. As premier, John Horgan has business to finish off.

Jul 3, 2022 9:08 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: A welcome primer for our returning American friends

A handy semi-bilingual guide to Canadian ways

Jul 3, 2022 4:30 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: Consider the risks: Why would anyone want to be a cop?

Police unit responds to another call hours after six of their members were gunned down

Jul 2, 2022 5:05 AM Read more >

Cartoon: Parliament Hill flyover

How's the view from your vantage point?

Jul 1, 2022 6:10 AM Read more >

Editorial: Happy birthday

Canada can be a better country one year from now when its 156th birthday comes around. What can you do to be a part of making that happen?

Jul 1, 2022 1:23 AM Read more >