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Opinion: 4 policies to save journalism jobs in B.C.

Opinion: 4 policies to save journalism jobs in B.C.

"The cost of inaction will result in the loss of journalism jobs, the shuttering of local media outlets, and a less informed and less engaged citizenry."
Comment: Prescribed safer supply needs more research

Comment: Prescribed safer supply needs more research

Systematic evaluation of potential unintended consequences needed to make sure program is not doing more harm than good
Comment: Three years later, we still don't know the questions

Comment: Three years later, we still don't know the questions

In January 2021 I made a freedom of information request, seeking disclosure of the polling questions that the NDP government authorized at taxpayer expense.
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Anxiety and anger bursting from a little device

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Anxiety and anger bursting from a little device

Letters: Reader criticizes 'misinformed' opinions in safe-consumption site feedback

Letters: Reader criticizes 'misinformed' opinions in safe-consumption site feedback

A Richmond News reader is concerned that opposition to a proposed safe-consumption site is fuelled by ignorance.
Baldrey: It's sad to see B.C. (still) in a state of hate and intolerance

Baldrey: It's sad to see B.C. (still) in a state of hate and intolerance

Columnist Keith Baldrey says he's familiar with receiving criticism, but believes the current social discourse can easily make a person feel "a little tense."
Letters: Rental, not investment condos needed for Lansdowne redevelopment

Letters: Rental, not investment condos needed for Lansdowne redevelopment

Letter writer is concerned about young people not being able to afford housing in the city they grew up in.
Rob Shaw: BC NDP program barely offers Band-Aids while businesses bleed

Rob Shaw: BC NDP program barely offers Band-Aids while businesses bleed

Bureaucracy behind Security Small Business Rebate Program means it could take 37 years to distribute funds for companies hit by vandals
Comment: Land Act proposals are another step towards meaningful reconciliation

Comment: Land Act proposals are another step towards meaningful reconciliation

To make the point clear, because there are people suggesting otherwise, nothing in the legislative proposals will change anything on the ground anywhere.
Comment: Floating bus stops go against accessible design

Comment: Floating bus stops go against accessible design

“Floating or island” bus stops located between bike lanes and the road, away from the curb, pose ongoing danger to all pedestrians, but particularly blind transit users.