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Decline in distracted driving screeches to a halt in B.C., new survey finds

Decline in distracted driving screeches to a halt in B.C., new survey finds

Public support for three alternative penalties is up markedly, writes Mario Canseco
Opinion: Canadians are losing their appetite for news — and trusting it less

Opinion: Canadians are losing their appetite for news — and trusting it less

A new study of digital news consumption shows Canadians are avoiding the news more and trusting it less —especially in English Canada.
Opinion: For some fire-loving insects, wildfires provide the best breeding grounds

Opinion: For some fire-loving insects, wildfires provide the best breeding grounds

If the spring fire season in Canada is any indication, fire-loving pyrophilic insects will continue to thrive well into summer.
Carson Binda: Time for MLAs and ministers to join the real-world economy

Carson Binda: Time for MLAs and ministers to join the real-world economy

The perks for our politicians need to be cut
Bruce Allen: If the taxing Liberals have their way, Canadian teams will never win a Stanley Cup

Bruce Allen: If the taxing Liberals have their way, Canadian teams will never win a Stanley Cup

The tax man always has his hand out, Bruce Allen notes
Rob Shaw: If the Police Act won't let the province decide Surrey's police force, fix the act

Rob Shaw: If the Police Act won't let the province decide Surrey's police force, fix the act

It's time to fix the toothless legislation to avoid another Surrey debacle
More or Less: Kangaroos, wallabies and emus, oh my!

More or Less: Kangaroos, wallabies and emus, oh my!

Bucket List item achieved: our list of activities planned for the trip included a visit to the Kangaroo Farm.
Opinion: Taking in immigrants, refugees good for Canada

Opinion: Taking in immigrants, refugees good for Canada

Countries like Canada are able to gain even more advantages from immigration by using the promise of a better life in a stable country to attract the best and the brightest from the developing world.
Opinion: Should politicians listen to what people say on social media?

Opinion: Should politicians listen to what people say on social media?

We now live in a world where Twitter likes and social media feeds are more important than being right. Where saying things to get the base riled up is more important than thoughtful discussions.
Imagined thoughts: A Pacific Coliseum doorman’s letter to his grandchild

Imagined thoughts: A Pacific Coliseum doorman’s letter to his grandchild

A reflection on a reported jinx that has kept the Vancouver Canucks from ever winning the Stanley Cup