Commentary

The data suggests WorkSafeBC works well, and worker satisfaction rates continues to rise. But five disjointed reviews has spawned confusion and uncertainty about the NDP government’s intentions.

Chris Gardner: Surrey’s industrial lands are key to our regional economy. We need both vision and leadership to capitalize.

Charging $25 to watch is "not intended to be a barrier."

A Canadian Standards Association study calls for a national standard in asbestos management among jurisdictions in the country.

Jody Vance: Justin Trudeau’s belated visit to the Kamloops Indian Residential School site was important, but much more important is Canadians learning what really happened there.

Cultured meat could succeed but it won’t be easy. The industry will need to learn from what’s happening with the electric car, says Sylvain Charlebois.

Dr. Sport: Once more recognized than the prime minister, late wrestler Gene Kiniski is headed for the BC Sports Hall of Fame.

Dene Moore: Plagued by low vaccination rates, much of Northern BC is going back to more restrictive measures.

Rob Shaw: Even with hospitals overflowing in Northern BC, areas like Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island could soon see arenas and stadiums full of people. For some, this will seem contradictory.

Jody Vance: Vancouver’s steadily expanding crime rate means we should start thinking about surveillance. We already allow social media apps to track us, so why can’t high risk areas be filmed?