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Rob Shaw: Minister Mitzi Dean runs out of resets

Rob Shaw: Minister Mitzi Dean runs out of resets

The ongoing stumbles of the former children’s minister finally caused the premier to lose his patience
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Milking a cash cow

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Milking a cash cow

Opinion: The world doesn’t need any more Canadians

Opinion: The world doesn’t need any more Canadians

Our Canadian lifestyle is a huge burden on the planet. So why are we expanding it with record setting-levels of immigration?
Baldrey: B.C. Hydro's ability to meet coldsnap demand may bode well for summer heat

Baldrey: B.C. Hydro's ability to meet coldsnap demand may bode well for summer heat

It appears B.C. Hydro has found an efficient way to keep the heat and lights during extreme weather events. Columnist Keith Baldrey weighs in.
Letters: Another pet owner argues against public money being spent on pets

Letters: Another pet owner argues against public money being spent on pets

Richmond News reader agrees with recent letter writer that tax breaks shouldn't be allowed for pets
Rob Shaw: BC Hydro's summertime power imports pay off during deep freeze

Rob Shaw: BC Hydro's summertime power imports pay off during deep freeze

Crown corporation criticized for importing power last year. But the move paid off as an extreme cold snap hit the province this month, according to its CEO
Letters: Police body-cams don't bring more transparency, accountability

Letters: Police body-cams don't bring more transparency, accountability

KPU criminologist notes body cameras in law enforcement will increase police budgets.
David Sovka: To whom it may not concern — Dave's ABCs of letter writing

David Sovka: To whom it may not concern — Dave's ABCs of letter writing

‘Sincerely’ is a traditional letter ending but lacks authenticity. I have not been sincere since the late 1980s, and I think it shows in my correspondence and general deportment
Trevor Hancock: The tobacco industry is lethal and needs to be stamped out

Trevor Hancock: The tobacco industry is lethal and needs to be stamped out

The tobacco industry continues to produce and market its deadly products around the world, particularly in low- and middle-income countries
Geoff Johnson: Aging brings new opportunities for learning

Geoff Johnson: Aging brings new opportunities for learning

Keeping the brain active and learning new, intellectually demanding skills can have significant benefits for older people