Opinions
by The Narwhal on Wednesday Dec 19 2018
The future of development in Alberta’s oilsands lies in underground, steam-assisted operations that represent some of the country’s fastest growing greenhouse gas emissions. These projects have never been subject to federal environmental reviews and that’s not expected to change with Ottawa’s new-and-improved assessment rules.
by aeon on Wednesday Dec 19 2018
By Walter Sinnot-Armstrong, for Aeon
by Dermod Travis on Sunday Dec 16 2018
It would seem Animal House has closed at the B.C. legislature in favour of a new production – A Taste of Shakespeare – with scenes from Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Titus Andronicus and a special audience introduction to Puck from a Midsummer Night's Dream.
The performances are replete with tales of betrayal, revenge and possible redemption.
by Canadian Centre... on Thursday Dec 13 2018
At the time of year when the focus is on giving, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives researchers have found that BC’s 10 wealthiest billionaires can afford to give thousands of times more than the rest of us.
by Contributor on Thursday Dec 13 2018
By Mike Farnworth,
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Cannabis is now legal - but if you choose to use, don't drive.
You've probably heard this message in a new ad from government and ICBC. As public safety minister, I want you to understand why it's vital to take it seriously.
by Letters to the ... on Tuesday Dec 11 2018
To The Editor:
The advent of legalized marijuana has brought up an important issue to government and private sectors alike: the possibility of marijuana impairment in the workplace causing damage, financial loss, personal harm, or even death.
by Contributor on Monday Dec 10 2018
From ECOJUSTICE; by Charles Hatt and Alan Andrews
by Contributor on Monday Dec 10 2018
By Michael Jessen, The BC Lung Association
The JUUL has invaded the school.
A wildly popular vaping device, the JUUL has become the go-to e-cigarette for school-age young people.
by Dick Cannings MP on Monday Dec 10 2018
Cannabis was legalized in Canada this October, but unfortunately the federal government didn’t include one important piece in that legislation: expungement of the records of a half million Canadians with criminal records for simple possession of cannabis.
by David Suzuki on Wednesday Dec 05 2018
When faced with conclusive evidence of a major threat to citizens, a true leader would do everything possible to confront it. So, what was the U.S. president’s reaction to a U.S.
