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Editorial: B.C. Liberals need a strong vision

Premier Christy Clark wants MLAs, especially cabinet members, who don't intend to run again to step aside so she can clear the decks for the general election in May.

Crime is falling, police costs rising

Over the past few decades, crime has fallen in some categories, yet policing costs have risen steadily.

Watch out for the kids

The streetscape is changing dramatically next week, especially for morning and afternoon commuters whose trips to and from work will coincide with school opening and closing hours. Yes, as of Tuesday, school's not out anymore.

B.C. pipeline review needed to restore legal powers

Province has signed away rights to carry out its own assessment

'Kids these days' still fond of marriage

August is over, alas, and the end of this month brings with it the end of the summer marriage season.

Conversation needed on city budget planning

Re: "Input sought at spending-cuts session," Aug. 29. While I applaud Coun.

Foes' foibles may be Jean Charest's best hope

Strange as it seems, the Quebec election campaign may yet swing in Jean Charest's direction - testimony to the Quebec premier's wily combativeness and to the confusion of his rivals.
Make Beacon Hill the greatest park again

Make Beacon Hill the greatest park again

I was the supervisor of Beacon Hill Park for 12 years, from 1986 to 1998. I'm now retired. Current road closures in the park are not working.

'Harmonization' eroding Canadian sovereignty

Re: "Do we really want U.S. police working on Canadian soil?" Aug. 26. Kudos to Jim Hume for his column on the ability of U.S.

University degrees are worth the cost

Re: "Tuition costs must be curbed," Aug. 25. Students in British Columbia - and their parents - know they are getting great value and even greater opportunities from their university degrees.