Commentary

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?

Mark Milke on the “poor cousin among the four loves,” and why it matters more than ever.

Jack Middleton: Rising prices and dependence on unreliable sources are already causing strain – which is a shame, because it doesn’t have to be this way.

Dene Moore: In September, Canada had the dubious honour of the most reported cases of harassment against female journalists in the world.

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In the meantime, landlords are left holding the bag in B.C., say Mark Goodman and Cynthia Jagger.

Russell Hixson: Plans for the new treatment plant to be operational by 2024 appear to be up in the air.

Greg Douglas: The annual JCC Sports Dinner hit a home run with their next guest speaker.