Opinion

Rob Shaw: NDP drug policy reversal proves politicians never say sorry

New Democrats perfect the art of 'taking action' by cleaning up their own messes

Feb 21, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: He's just back from the jungle

Anything happen while I was away?

Feb 20, 2025 5:40 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: Conservative critic forces new curbs on safe supply of drugs

NDP Health Minister Josie Osborne announced a significant curtailment of the safe supply policy for dealing with opioid addiction — and it looks to be in direct response to concerns the Opposition started raising two years ago.

Feb 20, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Time to break B.C.'s empty throne speech habit

Other governments use throne speeches to outline real plans—why don't we?

Feb 19, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: Throne speech on instant economic growth goes against the NDP grain

The concept of patriotism eroded dramatically as the initial unity against COVID-19 started to fail, and as antipathy to the Trudeau government took hold. It’s back with a vengeance now.

Feb 19, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: B.C. throne speech charts rough economic waters with a wary eye on Trump

Province’s economic struggles demand bold action, but throne speech leaves key questions unanswered

Feb 18, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Mario Canseco: Trudeau’s exit giving some Conservative voters pause, says poll

Nearly one in four voters are rethinking their choice after PM's resignation announcement, says Research Co. survey

Feb 18, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Figuring out what's Canadian and what's American

Feb 18, 2025 4:39 AM Read more >

Opinion: 5 things workplaces can do to help employees feel like they belong

Unprecedented inequality and other geopolitical risks are causing an increase in revenge quitting and similar behaviours.

Feb 17, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: This is why we need to care about plunging fertility rates

The choice of more and more Canadians to have only one child or no children is about to become your problem, writes advocate Alicia Peters

Feb 16, 2025 6:00 PM Read more >