Opinion

Opinion: Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee comes amid her declining health, royal backlash and a colonial reckoning

This year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations will draw on traditions that have bolstered support for monarchs since the early 1800s — it could help this year’s celebrations succeed again.

Apr 21, 2022 8:53 AM Read more >

Opinion: Public fears of COVID-19 haven’t eased over past month, poll finds

Canadians feeling continued reluctance to take trips or visit public venues, survey finds.

Apr 21, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: 4:20 still more protest than celebration

The Great Green North isn’t the nirvana some hoped it would be

Apr 21, 2022 2:01 AM Read more >

Column: Guide to California Wine Experience

Seven wines wine columnist Tony Kwan says to look forward to at this wine event.

Apr 20, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >

Opinion: Defunding the police is a move towards community safety

The large budgets allotted for urban policing must be reconsidered so that communities can explore safer alternatives.

Apr 20, 2022 1:39 PM Read more >

Jack Knox: 'I want my flag back,' says sticker's creator

Victoria man unhappy that Canadian flag has been co-opted for political purposes

Apr 19, 2022 3:00 AM Read more >

Column: Pandemic is still here, but government is taking a hands-off approach

COVID-19 transmission is still on the rise, according to Canada's chief public health officer

Apr 18, 2022 6:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: British Columbians seeing less distracted driving: poll

Percentage of B.C. residents witnessing drivers phoning or texting has dropped by nine points in two years.

Apr 18, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Book Review: Relationships during the French Revolution

A review of Heather O'Neill's When We Lost Our Heads.

Apr 17, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Letter: Backpay for unvaccinated Richmond city workers unfair

A Richmond News reader questions the fairness of backpay for city workers who are unvaccinated.

Apr 17, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >