Opinion

Kirk LaPointe: Trump's shot off the bow more like a shot in the foot for trade

U.S. tariffs put Canada in an economic bind, while Poilievre struggles to find his footing

Apr 2, 2025 2:51 PM Read more >

Letter: Give Mark Carney a break

'At such a time for Canada, we should respect any leader willing to take this on and be looking for substance, not show'

Apr 2, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: No pinching pennies in B.C. health care as Ballem bills taxpayers $1.8M

NDP’s choice to lead health-care efficiency efforts is drawing fire over past billings and accusations of insider ties

Apr 2, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: Overnight argument puts carbon tax to bed

Taxpayers woke up to a bright new day featuring a dramatic drop in gas prices — for a while.

Apr 2, 2025 5:15 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: NDP's cost-savings plan for health care starts with $400K salary

Premier David Eby promised to trim health-care waste. His plan starts by hiring a new executive with a six-figure salary.

Apr 1, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Mario Canseco: Polling shows Carney gaining trust, Poilievre stalling on trade war

Liberal strategy on U.S. tariffs winning support while Conservatives slip, according to Research Co. survey

Apr 1, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: A neighbour is clawing at our house

Apr 1, 2025 2:01 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: Eby government abandons made-in-B.C. climate policy

He’s moved from helping save the planet to saving his own skin.

Mar 31, 2025 11:05 PM Read more >

How to talk to children about the Canada-U.S. tensions

Psychology researchers studying parent-child relationships and child mental health offer five ways parents can address the tensions.

Mar 31, 2025 8:00 PM Read more >

Practical tips for taming stress in the time of Trump

A B.C. doctor's patients have reported anxiety symptoms including insomnia, feeling on edge and overwhelmed, and excessive worry.

Mar 31, 2025 7:00 PM Read more >