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Comment: Foreign workers still a viable solution for B.C.

Comment: Foreign workers still a viable solution for B.C.

The recent and regular exposure of abuses against workers, primarily in lower skilled jobs, doesn’t mean that the Temporary Foreign Worker program is taking jobs away from Canadians.
Shannon Corregan: We can’t let profits override our rights

Shannon Corregan: We can’t let profits override our rights

Like everyone on the planet who uses Facebook, I have a love/hate relationship with the site. On one hand, it’s a great way to keep in touch with people.
Geoff Johnson: Local control of education gradually eroded

Geoff Johnson: Local control of education gradually eroded

The decision by the B.C. Labour Relations Board to uphold the government decision to lock out teachers and dock their pay clarifies several issues.
Les Leyne: Closing custody centre is indefensible

Les Leyne: Closing custody centre is indefensible

Due deference and full respect to Steve Howell for his 30-year career in the youth-justice system. He ran the old custody centre on Pembroke Street until retirement.
Ian Cameron: Start talking about the real school problem

Ian Cameron: Start talking about the real school problem

The B.C. school system is in trouble. Many people recognize the problem, but won’t talk about it. I think it’s time to get it out in the open and propose a solution. Here’s my attempt. First, the problem. It’s not money.
Comment: Custody centre closing needs rational debate

Comment: Custody centre closing needs rational debate

As a former director of the Victoria Youth Custody Centre (when it was on Pembroke Street), I have followed the debate about the closure of the current centre with both interest and distress.
Cultural and Arts Festival of India

Cultural and Arts Festival of India

Come and experience India's classical, folk and Bollywood dancing and music. There will be henna painting, wonderful food and fun.
A guide to economical, sensible fashion

A guide to economical, sensible fashion

• Aim for just two colours. Three max. Black and grey, for example, with a splash of white. • When you find something you really like, consider buying a multi-year supply. The clothing industry keeps changing things.
Hill sprints with the seductress

Hill sprints with the seductress

Staring up Willis Point Road, with the late afternoon sun beating down, we were told to pick a partner for some sprints. Just like our sprint circuit down Harbour Road except up a hill. Sprints... up a hill. Riiight. Let me just get my jet pack.
Comment: Privacy commission must have Canadians’ confidence

Comment: Privacy commission must have Canadians’ confidence

It is not possible for reasonably informed Canadians to have any confidence in the appointment of Daniel Therrien as the new privacy commissioner of Canada.