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Will we soon see a repeat of the Squamish Five domestic terrorism acts of the 80s?

Don't be surprised

Apr 13, 2018 11:22 AM Read more >

Unpopular Opinion: Saliva testing for marijuana impaired driving will not work

Shutterstock It seems as though the provincial government may be introducing a drug-impaired driving scheme in the near future.

Apr 9, 2018 12:41 PM Read more >

OPINION: We should be allowed to grow our own weed

I’m Dan Sutton, the CEO of Tantalus Labs , an ACMPR Licensed Producer of Cannabis located in Vancouver, BC. The following is a letter addressed to Canadian Senators regarding an issue critical to myself and British Columbians.

Apr 9, 2018 9:20 AM Read more >

Vision says they are/aren't running mayoral candidate, leaving media confused

Mayor Gregor Robertson announcing in January that he will not seek a fourth term as mayor. Photo Dan Toulgoet If you were cruising CBC today you'll have read that " Vision Vancouver won't run a mayoral candidate in fall election ".

Apr 4, 2018 3:46 PM Read more >

Unpopular Opinion: Marijuana legalization will only fuel the black market

Marijuana/Shutterstock With Bill C-45, Canada’s marijuana legalization bill, currently in committee at the Senate, the biggest question is now how much longer until we have legalized marijuana.

Apr 4, 2018 9:52 AM Read more >

OPINION: Mayor Robertson's recycled April Fools' 'joke' was mean-spirited bullshit

This past Sunday our outgoing mayor Gregor Robertson sent out an April Fools' tweet that landed with an audible thud.

Apr 2, 2018 4:27 PM Read more >

OPINION: Changing B.C. electoral system shouldn't be easier than a strata bylaw

Skepticism warranted of B.C.’s electoral referendum plan

Mar 18, 2018 11:32 AM Read more >

Oh great… Vancouver cars are now becoming rats’ nests

Local mechanics seeing upswing in rodent infestations

Mar 5, 2018 12:40 PM Read more >

OPINION: Mayor Bremner would be fresh start for Vancouver, NPA

This is part of a series of opinions we'll be sharing from Vancouverites of all stripes leading up to the municipal election in October of 2018.

Feb 7, 2018 1:14 PM Read more >

The best way to achieve happiness in 2018 is to write down your goals

Around this time last year I came across something inspiring that local designer, Todd Smith, released on his website . It was an open-source template for goal-setting for the year and it was totally insane (in a good way).

Jan 2, 2018 10:55 AM Read more >