Frank Bucholtz

COLUMN: High cost of housing hits home for many

Housing issues will be key during election campaign

COLUMN: It takes more than transit to build a city

Announcement of transit funds for Surrey is a good start but more needs to be done.

The Leader: In business 88 years

The Leader: In business 88 years

A fast-growing Surrey will need to have a print newspaper with a strong digital presence for many years to come.

The Leader: In business 88 years

COLUMN: Urban forest commitment less than wholehearted

Surrey residents are raising concerns about further intrusions on the Green Timbers urban forest

COLUMN: Teachers' deal with province impacts B.C.'s biggest district

COLUMN: Teachers’ deal with province impacts B.C.’s biggest district

Surrey students deserve the full resources which will be made available under the terms of the new agreement.

COLUMN: Teachers' deal with province impacts B.C.'s biggest district

COLUMN: School construction must be next step

After a 15-year battle between the province and teachers, the next step needs to be adding classroom space for students.

COLUMN: Rail lines for the future

COLUMN: Rail lines for the future

New high-speed passenger line could offer a viable alternative to driving or flying between Vancouver, Seattle and Portland.

COLUMN: Rail lines for the future
COLUMN: Toll review drags on

COLUMN: Toll review drags on

The public will need to exert considerable pressure on politicians for a fair bridge fee policy.

COLUMN: Toll review drags on

COLUMN: Time to talk tolls should be now

The best time to apply pressure to any government is just before an election ­– not afterwards, writes columnist Frank Bucholtz

COLUMN: Surrey's new dog bylaw is barking up the right tree

COLUMN: Surrey’s new dog bylaw is barking up the right tree

City's new rules should lead to a reduction in serious canine attacks.

COLUMN: Surrey's new dog bylaw is barking up the right tree
Finance Minister Mike de Jong cites B.C.'s diversified trade as a reason for its strong economic performance, in a budget presentation that promises new spending and fee reductions.

Column: B.C. budget must be viewed through political spectrum

Columnist and retired Times editor, Frank Bucholtz, weighs in on Tuesday's budget and what it will mean for Langley residents

Finance Minister Mike de Jong cites B.C.'s diversified trade as a reason for its strong economic performance, in a budget presentation that promises new spending and fee reductions.
COLUMN: Will voters punish federal Liberals?

COLUMN: Will voters punish federal Liberals?

Broken promise on electoral reform will be a factor in the next election.

COLUMN: Will voters punish federal Liberals?

COLUMN: Broken Liberal promise will have lasting effect

Federal Liberals promised electoral reform during the last election campaign.

COLUMN: A welcome boost for Surrey schools

COLUMN: A welcome boost for Surrey schools

$217 million in provincial funding will provide space for 5,200 students, both in new schools and additions.

COLUMN: A welcome boost for Surrey schools
COLUMN: Pre-election posturing

COLUMN: Pre-election posturing

Tolls, bridge crowding and time spent commuting are major issues going into the spring provincial election.

COLUMN: Pre-election posturing
COLUMN: Pipeline not a done deal

COLUMN: Pipeline not a done deal

Debate over Kinder Morgan project will continue, as it will be a major issue in the provincial election.

COLUMN: Pipeline not a done deal
EDITORIAL: Old political goodie still works

EDITORIAL: Old political goodie still works

Some background on the homeowners’ grant is helpful in understanding its significant political potency.

EDITORIAL: Old political goodie still works

COLUMN: 60-year-old perk may impact election

The homeowner grant was first introduced by premier W.A.C. Bennnett in 1957.

COLUMN: Surrey no longer an awkward teen

COLUMN: Surrey no longer an awkward teen

It's now a big city in terms of population and its city centre has taken shape.

COLUMN: Surrey no longer an awkward teen

COLUMN: Cloverdale at a crossroads

The year 2017 will be one of growth and change in Cloverdale.