Opinion

'Due to the over-tourism and abuse of some of our popular areas, as a community, we have spent a lot of time talking about what folks can’t do when they visit, but perhaps not enough time directing these visitors to what they can do.' 

'Increasingly, we find those who submit think of their letter more as a post to Facebook, with facts they don’t have to prove, that they can change anytime they like and that others won’t edit.'

'The situation we are in today, happens when politicians ignore scientists and lay their ear with industry lobbyists.'

'As a youth and girl, the threat of a workcamp in Howe Sound is a scary and frustrating idea.'

For the first time, B.C. NDP political opponents have had an issue land in their laps that has the government in serious retreat, columnist Keith Baldrey believes.

Jobs minister admits changes needed after failure to help struggling businesses

'I never anticipated experiencing racism in such a vibrant and diverse community'

The important thing to remember is that we are Canadians and live in Canada. The United States of America is a different country. I can’t stress this enough.

When those in authority are silent or are perceived as having been gagged on an issue or an incident, more questions will be asked than answered

'They want the explosive traps that kill people gone—not for everyone to feel good about the process'