Editorials

EDITORIAL: Voters across Greater Victoria embrace progressive ideas, new course in regional governance

Election results also reveal regional fissure between core and outer communities

Oct 21, 2018 4:30 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Oil companies have motorists over a barrel

One thing is for certain – gas prices will increase

Oct 10, 2018 10:30 AM Read more >

Authorities should avoid harsh response to new homeless camp in Saanich

Unfortunately, authorities appear less tolerant towards the newest homeless camp in Saanich.

Sep 20, 2018 2:50 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Ban on plastic bags reflects new reality

The plastic bag ban Victoria introduced in July of this year is beginning to spread to its neighbouring municipalities, however slowly.

Sep 18, 2018 1:00 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Overdose Awareness Day a chance for all of us to understand depth of problem

International range of events illustrate the scope of the opioid crisis

Aug 29, 2018 6:30 AM Read more >

DeMeer: Cats and dogs are reigning - and it’s wrong

Princeton editor Andra DeMeer tackles the issue placing pets over people

Aug 26, 2018 9:00 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Statue’s removal stokes divisions

Removal of John A. Macdonald statue serves as political wedge

Aug 11, 2018 12:50 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Vandalism shows need for rainbow crosswalk

Hateful graffiti shows Salmon Arm’s need for a symbol of inclusion

Jul 31, 2018 1:00 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Bringing suicide into the light, before it happens

Recent public incidents a reminder for all of us to reach out when people are troubled

Jul 12, 2018 7:30 AM Read more >

Public’s voice muted on fishing

If we want to have chinook salmon and killer whales around for future generations, it will require leadership and tough decisions from the federal government. No one is denying that.

Jul 10, 2018 4:00 PM Read more >