Opinion

‘One reason cited for the low turnout is the peculiar nature of local elections’

As for the Canucks tough start, it’s three games people

For the third time since living on Heron Street, I find myself next door to a construction site. I have endured loaded cranes passing overhead and been forced to breathe clouds of dust. Workers without permission have used my outside water taps. The beautiful cedar hedge which I cared for over many years has been brutally chopped down. The promised replacement is not to be.

I felt sick today strolling past a block of new development on Kings at Quadra, which apparently requires the entire row of big old shade trees lining the street to be removed. The volume and pace of loss of big trees for development is devastating, and for generations to come.

Increasing expenses across the board are impacting our older citizens in many ways. It would be great if everyone could stay in their homes for their entire lives, but it just isn’t feasible for all seniors. The lack of an affordable alternative for seniors in need of daily living support will eventually have them end up prematurely in resource-intensive long-term care.

Our kids are safe. Their futures? Not so much.

Recently there was an article that came out about BC Ferries allowing pets on outside upper decks and in elevators on a Sunshine Coast route as a pilot program.

What is the difference between humans and Himalayan blackberries? Himalayan blackberries provide food and wildlife habitat, but both behave as invasive species. So, what is the definition of an invasive species?

Unable to fix the blueline, Vancouver looks to outscore the opposition

Winnipeg will be relaxed, resting starters and less focused for two remaining tilts