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David Sovka: A few things you can do for your favourite planet on its special day

David Sovka: A few things you can do for your favourite planet on its special day

In honour of Earth Day, plant a flower or a shrub. The government of Canada now allows you to plant up to five of these for personal use
Greg Perry cartoon: An explosive combination heading into wildfire season

Greg Perry cartoon: An explosive combination heading into wildfire season

Trevor Hancock: Our addiction to plastics will come back to haunt us

Trevor Hancock: Our addiction to plastics will come back to haunt us

Plastics contain some very toxic chemicals and break down into nano-particles that end up in our bodies.
Geoff Johnson: Legislation alone can't tackle online harms to kids

Geoff Johnson: Legislation alone can't tackle online harms to kids

Parents need to play a role in ensuring children and teens aren’t exploited online — and that includes not running your child’s Instagram account where they can be preyed on by pedophiles
Here's how movement can extend longevity and prevent disease

Here's how movement can extend longevity and prevent disease

Modern research has confirmed that regular movement can reduce cardiovascular-related events, and things like type 2 diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, cancer and dementia. ~ Dr. Jeremy Buhay
Rob Shaw: Pivot on drug decriminalization looks all but inevitable for Eby

Rob Shaw: Pivot on drug decriminalization looks all but inevitable for Eby

BC NDP grapples with potential voter fallout over province's drug policy
Letters: Blindsided by the ferry reservation fee increase

Letters: Blindsided by the ferry reservation fee increase

'There’s no other way to view it. The BC Ferries “quiet announcement” of a 33 per cent hike to its reservation fee is a big middle finger to Sunshine Coast residents. While many Coasters were prepared for the 3.2 per cent rate hike, I think it’s safe to say most were blindsided by the reservation fee increase from $15 to $20.'
Love up the ocean during Earth Month

Love up the ocean during Earth Month

Oceans can always benefit from a little more love and there are some surprising ways we can give it.
Rob Shaw: B.C. police chiefs plead for power over public drug use

Rob Shaw: B.C. police chiefs plead for power over public drug use

Police chiefs tell MPs public drug use is out of control after small amounts were decriminalized
Healthy Living: Ancient genetics meet modern life

Healthy Living: Ancient genetics meet modern life

"Diets and food trends influence mental health directly and should be thoughtfully considered before making any real commitment."