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Adrian Raeside: December 20, 2021

Adrian Raeside: December 20, 2021

Survey finds more optimism in Canadian festive feelings this year

Survey finds more optimism in Canadian festive feelings this year

As most of the world prepares for the holiday season, the perceptions of Canadians on the elements that give meaning to our lives have not changed dramatically over the past year. Research Co.
B.C. health ministry should get failing grade in antigen test debate

B.C. health ministry should get failing grade in antigen test debate

It was a sad day last week to have to send funds to another province to buy a rapid antigen test to enhance my safety and the safety of those around me.
Omicron variant saps confidence that worst of pandemic is over

Omicron variant saps confidence that worst of pandemic is over

What a difference a month, and a COVID-19 variant, can make. In November , Research Co.
Surrey taxpayers foot the bill after mayor stumbles into mischief charge

Surrey taxpayers foot the bill after mayor stumbles into mischief charge

When Vancouverites cry into their craft beer about the state of civic leadership, they can always find solace in contemplation of the shambles of Surrey.
Editorial: More inflation creation for the nation

Editorial: More inflation creation for the nation

Ominous inflationary signs that the government-funded pandemic payroll party is over are looming on the near horizon.
Proposed city parking fees panned by most Metro Vancouver drivers

Proposed city parking fees panned by most Metro Vancouver drivers

Over the past few months, some municipalities across Metro Vancouver began to discuss the idea of charging a fee to residents who park their cars overnight on residential streets.
Expect greater volatility in commodity markets after somewhat calmer November

Expect greater volatility in commodity markets after somewhat calmer November

Prior to the discovery of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, November had been a period of relative calm for many major commodity prices.
Diplomatic dithering another example of Canada’s leadership deficit

Diplomatic dithering another example of Canada’s leadership deficit

Can anyone remember the last time Canadian diplomacy won something for the country? The list of losses and outright surrenders on international relations ought to convince us we are neither taken seriously nor take seriously our place.
A cautionary tale of terminations for employers in the COVID era

A cautionary tale of terminations for employers in the COVID era

The pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life and turned the employer-employee relationship into a roller coaster.