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Les Leyne: Single-family zoning is fading away

Les Leyne: Single-family zoning is fading away

The owner-occupied, stand-alone single-family-home model that took off after the Second World War and defined our way of life for three generations is steadily being dismantled
Let’s Talk Trash: Every day is Earth Day

Let’s Talk Trash: Every day is Earth Day

Whether by action or inaction, we are in constant relationship with everyone and everything
Keith Baldrey: BC Conservatives cast shadow over BC Liberal prospects

Keith Baldrey: BC Conservatives cast shadow over BC Liberal prospects

New party leader John Rustad has potential to inflict outsize damage to top centre-right party in the next provincial election.
Rob Shaw: With BC Ferries on the rocks, NDP government scrambles to right the ship

Rob Shaw: With BC Ferries on the rocks, NDP government scrambles to right the ship

The chair and CEO who addressed ICBC under John Horgan now has BC Ferries to fix under David Eby
Jack Knox: At the end of the day, local journalism matters

Jack Knox: At the end of the day, local journalism matters

There’s no substitute for real reporters doing real legwork, producing pieces that don’t get published without passing the scrutiny of a real editor.
Kicking the Clutter: Three causes of disorganization

Kicking the Clutter: Three causes of disorganization

Wishing for more time needed to take care of work, family and home is forever fighting a losing battle
Editorial: Don’t be cruel, or a fool

Editorial: Don’t be cruel, or a fool

April Fools’ Day can be playful and good for a laugh, if kept civil and respectful
Opinion: Canadians aren't opposed to 'progressive punishment' for speeding, unpaid parking tickets

Opinion: Canadians aren't opposed to 'progressive punishment' for speeding, unpaid parking tickets

The concept, as it’s implemented for speeding in Finland, considers the income of the offending driver
Watt's Happening: Elon Musk's plan to achieve a sustainable civilization

Watt's Happening: Elon Musk's plan to achieve a sustainable civilization

The latest IPCC report, just out, has one clear message: to re-stabilize the world’s climate and avert global catastrophe, what has to change? “Everything, everywhere, all at once.
Jack Knox: Seeking absolution on Email Debt Forgiveness Day

Jack Knox: Seeking absolution on Email Debt Forgiveness Day

Feeling of failure comes with trying to keep up with a never-ending conveyor belt that spits out emails, texts and voice messages faster than you can read them