Opinion

LETTER: When did it become acceptable to skip electoral debates?

All-candidates' debates are 'critical part' of campaign process, says writer

Apr 23, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

LETTER: Gap in MAiD legislation hurting people

Government must re-examine eligibility of advance orders

Apr 23, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

LETTER: Beaver Creek prefers its independence: Electoral director

Postal codes don't represent electoral boundaries, says writer

Apr 16, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

LETTER: Renters, strata owners need to read election rules

Complaint to strata triggers writer's desire to share election rules

Apr 16, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

Feral kitten season: How communities can help

Feral cat populations can be humanely managed with enough community support

Apr 10, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

LETTER: Why can't City of Port Alberni find visitor centre funding?

Writer questions designation of city spending

Apr 9, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

LETTER: City tax increase doesn't seem equitable

Residents still paying bulk of city taxes with little proof of 'extremely significant' changes, says writer

Apr 9, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

WOLF: Thanks to cellphones, I currently have the attention span of a gnat

COLUMN: Cellphones, various screens take away focusing skills

Apr 5, 2025 1:17 PM Read more >

Handling fear periods: Emma's and Bailey's story

Puppies can go through two fear periods (8-11 weeks, and 6-18 months) when fears emerge; provide positive support

Apr 3, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

LETTER: Time for Port Alberni, ACRD to quit bickering and unite

Now more than ever, we need unity, says writer

Apr 2, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >