Opinion

Trevor Hancock: If we want energy for all, we need to stop wasting it

A 2018 study found global energy demand by 2050 could be 40 per cent lower than now if all known energy efficiencies were implemented

Sep 17, 2023 12:25 AM Read more >

Letters Sept. 16: Crossing the floor a great political move; physician assistants can help, just let them

Sep 16, 2023 12:23 PM Read more >

Comment: Beware the unintended consequences of towing cars

The decision of North Cowichan council to raise car-towing costs will disproportionally impact those who are experiencing homelessness.

Sep 16, 2023 12:22 PM Read more >

Letters Sept. 15: It should just be a crosswalk; there needs to be more enforcement of traffic laws; Adrian Dix has made progress

Sep 15, 2023 5:05 AM Read more >

Editorial: Give taxpayers a say in municipal budgets

It’s up to municipal councils to bring their own affairs in order. And the first step in that direction is to face reality.

Sep 15, 2023 4:35 AM Read more >

Letters Sept. 14: Giving landlords a major haircut; different limits for different landlords; this is hurting our museum

Sep 14, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

Comment: No reason to rush into a cull of fallow deer on Sidney Island

Is eradication as proposed by Parks Canada even feasible and/or ethical?

Sep 14, 2023 4:40 AM Read more >

Comment: Many patients in emergency are being left for hours without an assigned doctor

Hospital emergency departments cope with the “new normal”

Sep 13, 2023 7:35 AM Read more >

Letters Sept. 13: Restrict right turns on red; make sure your toilet isn't leaking; this is making drivers aggressive

Sep 13, 2023 5:20 AM Read more >

Letters Sept. 12: Crossing the street is dangerous; future of Centennial Square fountain deserves more scrutiny; climate and immigration

It’s too dangerous to cross local streets On Wednesday, Sept. 6 at about 5:40 p.m., I got off the bus at Interurban and Chesterfield. Another pedestrian followed me.

Sep 12, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >