Opinion

Patti Bacchus gets written up in "Vancouver's Stupidest Politics Column"

Extending the Millennium Line SkyTrain to UBC will contribute to a growing transit network that meets the needs of the entire region, reducing congestion, moving people more quickly and safely between their homes and places of work, and minimizing our impact on the environment.

The decisive referendum victory to preserve the first-past-the-post electoral system in British Columbia is, quite naturally, a repudiation of those who sought proportional representation.

Sniffly Bob’s Huffing Emporium is not a real business, nor do we promote the idea of abusing inhalants. This is a satirical column. Last week it was decided by the B.C.

BCLC actually had to send out a news release reminding parents and adults that “lottery products such as Scratch & Wins are a form of gambling, and not suitable gifts for children and minors."

Critics of the song, which was written in 1944, say it does not reflect the current climate in the wake of the #MeToo movement, while others say it’s a classic Christmas tune depicting an innocent conversation between a man and woman.

This week, the City of Vancouver issued a report on the projected revenues for year one of its Empty Homes Tax. And make no mistake, this tax is being closely scrutinized by leaders of high-priced cities around the globe to see if it is successful and replicable.

Currently the cost of opioid addiction treatment tops $90 million per year. Something must be done, and something must be done immediately. The Government of British Columbia must commit to providing a safe supply of opioids to drug addicted individuals.

The City of Burnaby got plenty of use out of its supply of chainsaws Friday as workers cut down eight giant trees at Central Park.

Currently, B.C. is the only major jurisdiction in North America that doesn’t allow ride-sharing. It’s also really bad news for the craft beer and tourism industries in this province, which contribute tens of billions of dollars to our economy.