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Opinion: Is university worth it? Yes, for both students and society

Opinion: Is university worth it? Yes, for both students and society

A university degree brings a host of benefits to the graduate and society. We must broaden access to ensure that every Canadian who chooses to go to university can.
Minter: Looking forward to finding sanctuary in 2025

Minter: Looking forward to finding sanctuary in 2025

Master gardener Brian Minter: "By making your garden a four-season place of beauty, you will also have far more enjoyment."
Opinion: Increased surveillance at the Canada-U.S. border means more asylum seekers could die

Opinion: Increased surveillance at the Canada-U.S. border means more asylum seekers could die

The Canadian government's announcement of the expansion of border security and surveillance measures could place more asylum seekers at risk.
Opinion: Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

Opinion: Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

As Canada's Online Harms Act is being debated, MPs may look to other countries, like Australia, for guidance on protecting youth from online harms.
BBB: Watch out for phony personalized products on social media

BBB: Watch out for phony personalized products on social media

Inspect the ad, research the company and look up reviews are some tips the Better Business Bureau suggests to avoid too-good-to-be-true scams like this one.
Opinion: How the science of child development can help parents stress less this holiday season

Opinion: How the science of child development can help parents stress less this holiday season

Science-based insights can help dial down parents' anxiety by reminding them to let go of what they can't control and focus on what matters most.
John Ducker: Drivers should adjust to everyday challenges

John Ducker: Drivers should adjust to everyday challenges

Carefully consider sudden weather changes, your vehicle’s basic controls, distractions and your physical limitations before getting behind the wheel.
Letter: Coquitlam library has 'dingy' parkade at City Centre

Letter: Coquitlam library has 'dingy' parkade at City Centre

A Coquitlam senior writes about the conditions around the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library. He now visits the Poirier branch to feel safe.
Opinion: Teachers lack resources to meet classroom needs, and absences shouldn't surprise us

Opinion: Teachers lack resources to meet classroom needs, and absences shouldn't surprise us

A lack of supports to foster student success has yielded significant dissatisfaction for teachers and many other professionals integral to healthy schools, like educational assistants.
Opinion: Governments must cooperate on this Metro Vancouver gondola

Opinion: Governments must cooperate on this Metro Vancouver gondola

The Build the SFU Gondola group says students are in need of this TransLink project, especially during the winter.