Opinion

Mens Sana in Corpore Sano – a healthy mind in a healthy body. It’s the motto of numerous athletic clubs and educational institutions around the world. It’s the theory that physical exercise is an essential part of mental and psychological well-being. As a runner and a physician I know that it is true and, intuitively, I believe, so do most of you. But let’s be guided by the science.

In her letter, Ms. Mears list three reasons why she supports regulation of secondary suites in Oak Bay: safety for tenants, present lack of legitimately required municipal revenue (and the ongoing related servicing costs), and to provide “missing middle housing” assuming it can be done with “gentle” but not “over” densification.

Consumerism has taken the place of citizenship, writes David Suzuki

Alistair MacGregor is MP for Cowichan-Malahat-Langford

Reflecting on the inexplicable year that was 2020, it is impossible to succinctly sum up how the dramatic events of this year have impacted each one of us individually, and as a local, regional, national, and global society.

B.C. Building Trades women’s group endorses NDP’s move

Esquimalt-Metchosin MLA Mitzi Dean extends holiday greetings to constituents

Rob Fleming, MLA, Victoria-Swan Lake

Rob Martin says 2020 has brought out the best in the community

Geoff Orr is mayor of North Saanich