Opinion

Children arrive on the first day of kindergarten bringing with them a wide range of backgrounds. Some can read simple children’s books while others, never having had a book read to them, have no understanding of words on the page.

Underage, undercover liquor inspectors are making busts at an increasing rate, according to the latest report from the liquor control branch.

Everybody complains about Canadian weather, but at least we don’t get hit by as many tornadoes as the Americans do. Which is perhaps why we’re so much more complacent. They get about a thousand tornadoes a year; we get between 60 and 80.

In the past week, for the first time in the four years I’ve used a smartphone, I’ve received several spam text messages from “Blocked” and “9999999”. I was annoyed, and puzzled about how to get this to stop.

Conservative MP Robert Goguen should not be welcome in the Conservative caucus.

British Columbia has long been world-class when it comes to goofy politics, but we’re really going to have to lengthen our stride if we are to retain that title. Others are treading on our heels.

Early into my novice marathon training, I’ve already broken a fundamental rule: Don’t attempt a marathon if you’ve been recently injured. Well, duh. Of course I’m injured. I’m a runner.

When it comes to gender equality, researchers find Dad’s actions around the house mean more than his words. University of B.C.

When the CEO of any large organization departs unexpectedly, the reasons for the departure quickly become irrelevant.

Spiritual practises are popular these days.