Opinion

Les Leyne: So you're thinking of moving to Alberta ...

Answers to your frequently asked questions about the land of “312 days of sunshine a year,” cheaper houses, zero sales tax and six premiers in 11 years

Oct 17, 2022 9:30 AM Read more >

Opinion: 5 reasons to vote in the B.C. local elections

Don't really care about municipal politics? Here are 5 reasons why you should.

Oct 14, 2022 12:58 PM Read more >

In the homestretch of Vancouver's mayoral race, Ken Sim has become the odds-on favourite

When I teach journalism, I tell students: Declare your conflicts. We all have them. The audience needs to know.

Oct 14, 2022 10:08 AM Read more >

Letter: Woodfibre LNG does not provide funding to Squamish Forward

I want to be clear that Woodfibre LNG does not provide funding to Squamish Forward, Squamish Voices or any political or partisan organization.

Oct 13, 2022 12:28 PM Read more >

Survey: Confusion reigns supreme in reasons for low voter turnout in civic elections

In late 2018, a survey I collaborated on for the City of Vancouver sought to review why more than half of eligible voters chose not to cast a ballot in that year’s municipal election.

Oct 13, 2022 7:53 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: Fuss over slate raises question: why elect school boards?

As the teachers’ union worries candidates linked to right-wing politics will get elected to school boards, there’s a bigger question: With so many of the big decisions in education handled by the province, what’s left for trustees to do?

Oct 13, 2022 4:10 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: B.C.'s new $500M investment fund will be 'patient' and a bit secretive

The fund is explicitly barred from investing in narcotics, illegal substances or arms.

Oct 13, 2022 4:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: Be a little afraid, Squamish

A little respect is a good thing when it comes to oceans — and wildlife.

Oct 12, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >

Opinion: BC NDP prefers some hostile takeovers to others

Hypocrisy has always run rampant in politics. But as they work to oust upstart leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai and hand over the reins of government to their preferred choice, David Eby, the BC NDP is taking it to a whole other level.

Oct 12, 2022 3:43 PM Read more >

Editorial: Sign of the Squamish times

'Everywhere you go in Squamish, there’s a rather awkwardly-posed politician smiling from an election sign, or in other cases, merely the wannabe politician’s name.'

Oct 12, 2022 1:40 PM Read more >