Opinion

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Problems with drug decriminalization

May 2, 2024 3:30 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: World Cup overrun? Don't go there

Original estimates on major public projects are like jottings of what a crayoned elementary-school mural might cost, before it turns into a giant diamond-encrusted tapestry of spun gold.

May 2, 2024 3:15 AM Read more >

Letters May 2: The finer points of stop signs; giving the homeless a place to keep belongings

May 2, 2024 12:00 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: Board’s opposition to police in schools puts racialized people in ‘victim role,’ says youth counsellor

“I’m tired of white people indoctrinating racialized children into thinking they aren’t safe from police here in Victoria,” Mia Golden told the Greater Victoria School Board.

May 1, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

Letters May 1: James Bay a victim in TC 10K; councillor's comment shows her true colours

May 1, 2024 12:00 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: Public safety overlooked in decriminalization

Pilot program preparation failed to anticipate uncontrollable increase in public drug use and its impact.

Apr 30, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon, April 30: Meeting those housing quotas

Apr 30, 2024 3:45 AM Read more >

Comment: We need new thinking to tackle the overdose crisis

By 2023, the number of deaths from illegal drugs had increased to 2,546. Understanding how this increase has come about is crucial to addressing the problem.

Apr 30, 2024 3:30 AM Read more >

Comment: Victoria is hurting small businesses

Owning a small business is hard, but there are some elements of doing business in Victoria that make it even harder.

Apr 30, 2024 3:15 AM Read more >

Letters April 30: We can easily save old growth; VicPD must enforce red-light runners

Apr 30, 2024 12:00 AM Read more >