Commentary

Canada depends on imports for fruits and vegetables. Do we need to start thinking differently about how we feed ourselves during cold months?

Mark Milke: The population of the Lower Mainland has grown. It’s not unreasonable to expect infrastructure to grow with it.

Warren Kinsella remembers a remarkable woman, without whom former Prime Minister Jean Chretien would never have achieved what he did.

Jody Vance: It may feel like it, but this isn’t the first pandemic. History and science say BC is very much following an expected course.

Early election rumblings, rumour, reality, rants, ravings, and rancid rationales for the risk.

Yes, nightclubs needed to temporarily close. But many won’t return. Ada Slivinski says the economic and social impact of that shouldn’t be underestimated.

After arriving penniless and working hard for years to own a home, one Surrey family takes being called ‘lottery winners’ personally.

...but the federal government and most provinces have failed to help the hospitality sector. Only New Brunswick is making a difference.

If employment continues to recover, hopefully the need for a generous federal government payment to an unusually large slice of the workforce will diminish.

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