Opinion

EDITORIAL: In the spirit of politics

Thu Nov 19, 1:00 PM
The miasma of criticism hovering over the organization of last summer’s volunteer-run Spirit of the Sea Festival in White Rock is surprising – all the more so because it emanates from city hall. When … more

COLUMN: Pulling the trigger on gun registry

Fri Nov 13, 3:00 PM
It’s probably still a bit premature, so I’m holding off from firing a few rounds into the air in celebration. That, and the neighbourhood probably wouldn’t be impressed, to say nothing of the local co… more

COLUMN: TransLink’s taking them for a ride at our expense

Wed Nov 18, 4:00 PM
Surrey and other South Fraser communities are once again getting stiffed by TransLink. Two new bus routes, which had been announced last May, will not go ahead. In one case, the 531, the route would h… more

EDITORIAL: Surrey makes smart decision on mega-homes

Tue Nov 17, 12:00 PM
With a history of turning a blind eye towards non-compliance with existing city bylaws, and after unprecedented public t… more

EDITORIAL: A torch of a different type

Thu Nov 12, 4:00 PM
As the Olympic torch makes its way across B.C. and Canada, a bright light of excitement is beginning to grow as athletes… more

An old sailor goes to Afghanistan

Tue Nov 17, 8:00 AM
VICTORIA – Remembrance Day reveries about the sacrifice of our ancestors weren’t much on my family’s mind this year. My… more

COLUMN: Grammar mistakes enough to make a person (sic)

Thu Nov 12, 4:00 PM
In journalism you get (sic) a lot. No, not swine-flu sick – although I heard a rumour that such a virus might be making … more

COLUMN: Consulting the public without really listening

Thu Nov 12, 12:00 PM
Yes, Surrey’s consultation process is broken. I couldn’t agree more with Coun. Barinder Rasode, who lamented the divisiv… more

EDITORIAL: Conflicts big and small put in perspective

Tue Nov 10, 10:00 AM
For the average person, hostile encounters amount to workplace confrontations, marital disputes, family conflicts, or si… more

EDITORIAL: Vaccine process open to dispute

Fri Nov 06, 9:00 AM
How did a group of hockey players get their H1N1 vaccination shots in Abbotsford this week? According to the team’s comm… more
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