Commentary

Kirk LaPointe: Vancouver tragedy demands more than quick fixes on mental health

Horrifying attack at Filipino community festival exposes deep failures in public safety, emotional care, political leadership

Apr 28, 2025 10:59 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Vancouver tragedy triggers renewed focus on mental-health system

Calls grow for tougher action on involuntary treatment following devastating festival incident

Apr 28, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: Time to Trump-proof B.C.'s economy

Red tape at home and unpredictability abroad threaten the resource industries that sustain us

Apr 25, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: B.C.'s ghosts of premiers past return to haunt the campaign trail

BC NDP and BC Liberal heavyweights are picking federal sides — and pulling no punches

Apr 25, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Poilievre’s pen packs a punch, Carney’s signature keeps things calibrated

A pseudoscientific look at how leadership styles show up in the strokes and slants of the federal leaders' signatures

Apr 24, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Mario Canseco: Federal leaders on notice as B.C. voters prioritize housing

Support is strong across age and ethnic groups for action tied to affordability, Research Co. survey reveals

Apr 24, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Conservatives aren't attending all-candidate forums

Apr 24, 2025 3:15 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: NDP’s final election pitch is less about hope, more about survival

With trusted incumbents at risk, leader Jagmeet Singh shifts focus from growth to holding the line

Apr 23, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Poilievre’s B.C. blitz has left other leaders flat-footed

Conservative leader's strategy rooted in blue-collar anger, resource jobs and ridings left behind

Apr 22, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Summer squeeze forces Eby to reconsider short-term rental restrictions

With pricey hotels and fewer vacation listings, the premier hints change could come to Airbnb rules

Apr 21, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >