Editorials

EDITORIAL: Vaccine mandates the safest way to get through pandemic

Mandates have become the latest tool in the fight against the spread of COVID-19, and indications suggest they can be a very effective one.

Nov 4, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: BC Ferries signals surrender over Wi-Fi

When the going gets tough, it’s best to quit and move on to something else. OK, these may not be the words to have inspired a generation but they seem to be the guiding principle for the brain trust at BC Ferries.

Sep 2, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Editorial: Prevention of wildfires depends on all of us

The wildfire season has started on Vancouver Island

May 8, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Editorial: Time to roll up our sleeves and pitch in

They’re just not quite sure they want to get a vaccine — yet

May 7, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Ketkar: India shows how now is not the time to let up on restrictions

Every single person I know back home, has either contracted COVID, or someone in their family has

May 6, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Piper will have to be paid for Canada’s $1 trillion national debt

But in the face of COVID-19, doing nothing was not an option

May 4, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Editorial: Time to put more trees on the agenda

Trees make communities better across Vancouver Island

May 2, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Beevis Trickett: Finding hope for the planet in an old sweater

A chance rediscovery is a reminder to reflect on what we want our new normal to look like

May 1, 2021 5:25 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Stop looking for loopholes in travel restrictions

Restrictions aren’t puzzles to find ways around, if you don’t have to travel, don’t

Apr 27, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Cadieux: Removing barriers should be a provincial priority

When it comes to reducing barriers, B.C. has made progress, but still has a long way to go

Apr 25, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >