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B.C. needs full mobilization, not half measures, in war on COVID-19

B.C. needs full mobilization, not half measures, in war on COVID-19

It is true that the province needs a “circuit-breaker” to cut the power of the coronavirus. Monday’s moves, though, hardly pull the plug. Closing Whistler-Blackcomb when spring break is done and the Brazil variant has made its way there.
Support rising for adding creationism to public school curriculum

Support rising for adding creationism to public school curriculum

More than a decade has passed since the issue of creationism played a prominent role in a political campaign in Canada.
State of the city: Vancouver by the numbers (part two)

State of the city: Vancouver by the numbers (part two)

COVID-19 cases, police statistics and nuisance geese provide snapshot of current reality
Carbon tax ruling could help clear jurisdictional and political air

Carbon tax ruling could help clear jurisdictional and political air

Justin Trudeau didn’t introduce us to the idea of a tax on pollution – we can thank Gordon Campbell, our former premier, for that – but as of Thursday he was its prime political beneficiary.
B.C. residents broadly support idea of vaccine passports, poll finds

B.C. residents broadly support idea of vaccine passports, poll finds

As most British Columbians continue to await their chance at inoculation against COVID-19, several hurdles remain.
Editorial: Restart B.C.’s business; rethink B.C.’s public debt

Editorial: Restart B.C.’s business; rethink B.C.’s public debt

Astute companies will be preparing now for post-vaccination business operations, but this question should be top of mind for taxpayers: is their government doing the same? There are many complications involved in restarting company operations and rec
Aggrieved cyclists, drivers taking the rest of us hostage in Vancouver street war

Aggrieved cyclists, drivers taking the rest of us hostage in Vancouver street war

The City of Vancouver government needs much. Oh Lord, we know this. How we do.
Why women-led businesses are thriving during COVID-19

Why women-led businesses are thriving during COVID-19

The pandemic has hit many businesses hard, with women disproportionately feeling the negative impacts. Yet, many organizations with women at the helm are not only surviving – they’re thriving.
A fine balance: office imperatives and remote work flexibility

A fine balance: office imperatives and remote work flexibility

More than 12 months have now gone by since British Columbians were advised to stay at home and limit contact with everybody who was not already inside their home. Schools were closed and events were cancelled.
A skeptic’s guide to the real business returns of remote work options

A skeptic’s guide to the real business returns of remote work options

We know we will be vaccinated and the pandemic will continue to persist when we make the crucial calls on whether to resurrect our white-collar workplaces. Many offices will remain dormant and dust-collecting.