Opinion

Spend on First Nations not prisons

Once again we are witnessing the level of poverty of First Nations across Canada

Dec 8, 2011 9:00 AM Read more >

Closure of local non-profit sounds alarm

Staff closed the doors of the Greater Victoria Child and Family Counselling Association (CAFCA) with much sadness on Nov. 30.

Dec 8, 2011 6:00 AM Read more >

Poor affected most by climate change

Delegates from 194 countries gathered in Durban, South Africa for the 12-day UN Climate Change Conference.

Dec 6, 2011 12:00 PM Read more >

Toronto shows amalgamation flaws

Services, representation go down, taxes go up in amalgamation

Dec 6, 2011 7:00 AM Read more >

B.C. a playground for eco-stunts

If the propaganda flowing over “tar sands” crude shipments across B.C. were oil, the province would be out of deficit by now.

Dec 6, 2011 6:00 AM Read more >

Legal fees should be more reasonable

I agree with the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C. that the provincial government should fund legal aid

Dec 6, 2011 5:00 AM Read more >

Put a halt to bad drivers with bad attitudes

A huge proportion of Victoria-area drivers are selfish.

Dec 5, 2011 7:00 PM Read more >

Smart meters not the way to save money

B.C. Hydro appears to have missed the lesson learned by those who tried to shove the HST down the throats of British Columbians.

Dec 5, 2011 6:00 PM Read more >

HST fee a step too far for a bottle-deposit fee

Recently we bought a bottle of juice at Fairway Market. The bill then listed a 12-cent recycle fee and a five-cent bottle deposit.

Dec 5, 2011 1:00 PM Read more >

Start amalgamation with Colwood and Langford

It’s nice to see more people talking about amalgamating.

Dec 5, 2011 12:00 PM Read more >