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Survey: Demographic gap widens in the return to pre-pandemic shopping habits in B.C.

Survey: Demographic gap widens in the return to pre-pandemic shopping habits in B.C.

Despite the consequences of inflation, British Columbians are more likely to go out now.
Les Leyne: Big B.C. surplus, meet big B.C. cabinet

Les Leyne: Big B.C. surplus, meet big B.C. cabinet

B.C. Premier David Eby insists he won’t call an early election: “I didn’t hear one British Columbian say: ‘Gosh what I really hope happens now is a provincial election.’ ”
Opinion: Harry Potter is the best Christmas movie

Opinion: Harry Potter is the best Christmas movie

There are three things that define all Christmas movies: snow, beards and, most importantly, magic.
Neil Godbout: Thorny questions overshadow taking action on social issues

Neil Godbout: Thorny questions overshadow taking action on social issues

Should government leave people suffering on the streets with their individual rights intact or should government supersede those rights and impose health and safety treatment on unwilling individuals?
Todd Whitcombe: The tragedy behind the need for food banks

Todd Whitcombe: The tragedy behind the need for food banks

In a country as affluent as Canada, how is it that we have so many people, children included, suffering from food insecurity?
Jack Knox: Running the gauntlet of outstretched hands at Christmas

Jack Knox: Running the gauntlet of outstretched hands at Christmas

Some days, going shopping during the holidays is like running a gauntlet of outstretched beggar bowls.
Climate Crossroads: COP 27…or COP-out 27?

Climate Crossroads: COP 27…or COP-out 27?

"It seems that adaptation is now getting more emphasis than mitigation, or is that just giving up?" ~ William Lytle-McGhee
Bob Mackin: Reviewing the B.C. government's COVID-19 review

Bob Mackin: Reviewing the B.C. government's COVID-19 review

A look at the provincial response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Viewpoint: What can we do to uphold our rights?

Viewpoint: What can we do to uphold our rights?

Human Rights Day takes place on December 10
Rob Shaw: What to expect from Eby’s first cabinet announcement

Rob Shaw: What to expect from Eby’s first cabinet announcement

Eby’s choices will reveal the future of his government, its priorities and where he intends to take the province over the next two years.