Opinion

EDITORIAL: Phones do have their toxic side

Protecting kids from smartphones is great, but adults could use protection too

Feb 7, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Uzelman: Burgeoning debt interest depletes funding for government services

A column by Bruce Uzelman

Jan 31, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

WOLF: Trying to avoid the iconic McRib this time around

COLUMN: Sandwich makes return to Canada for first time in 10 years

Jan 29, 2024 5:40 PM Read more >

OPINION: Lessons from the streets after a night with Courtenay’s homeless

Life in the street isn’t a life and more enforcement isn’t the solution

Jan 26, 2024 11:31 AM Read more >

Uzelman: ‘Population trap’ has been triggered by surging population

A column by Bruce Uzelman

Jan 24, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

LETTER: Canada needs better renewable energy policies

This will take courage from political leaders, says writer

Jan 24, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

LETTER: Veteran says hierarchy, toughness needed for efficient CAF

37-year veteran responds to report in most recent Canadian Military Journal

Jan 24, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

WOLF: No one should sleep outside in bone-chilling temperatures

COLUMN: Better solutions needed for unhoused residents

Jan 22, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Uzelman: Proactive measures can reduce impending wildfire risk in B.C.

A column by Bruce Uzelman

Jan 17, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

LETTER: Music community in Port Alberni mourns passing of Pat Miller

‘Mrs. Miller’ taught hundreds of students, led Timbre! Choir for many years

Jan 17, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >