Opinion

An industry group says Alberta’s decision to pause approvals of new renewable energy projects is putting the lives of thousands of workers on hold. Solar panels pictured at the Michichi Solar project near Drumheller, Alta., Tuesday, July 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Uzelman: Provinces fumble renewable energy opportunities

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Sep 8, 2023
An industry group says Alberta’s decision to pause approvals of new renewable energy projects is putting the lives of thousands of workers on hold. Solar panels pictured at the Michichi Solar project near Drumheller, Alta., Tuesday, July 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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WOLF: B.C. letter grade debate gets high marks for provoking thought

COLUMN: All districts now use proficiency scale through Grade 9

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The CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 (released in October 2021) proposes to complete B.C.’s Electric Highway by 2024 and reach a target of 10,000 public EV charging stations in B.C. by 2030. AdobeStock

Uzelman: The B.C. government shrouds the economic costs of CleanBC

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Sep 7, 2023
The CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 (released in October 2021) proposes to complete B.C.’s Electric Highway by 2024 and reach a target of 10,000 public EV charging stations in B.C. by 2030. AdobeStock
BC Wildfire Service wildland firefighters work the Bush Creek East wildfire in the Shuswap. (BCWS image)

Uzelman: Amidst wildfires B.C supports forest protection, government resists

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Aug 29, 2023
BC Wildfire Service wildland firefighters work the Bush Creek East wildfire in the Shuswap. (BCWS image)
FILE – RCMP. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News file)

OPINION: A flawed investigative body fails to curb RCMP sexual misconduct

By: Jason Walker, Associate Professor & Program Director, Adler University Workplace violence…

  • Aug 20, 2023
FILE – RCMP. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News file)
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Uzelman: Ottawa and the provinces square off over clean electricity

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Aug 15, 2023
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The view from Eagle Bluffs on August 13, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)

Heat exhaustion can sneak up on you, so know the signs

Signs include heavy sweating, severe headache, muscle cramps and extreme thirst

The view from Eagle Bluffs on August 13, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Uzelman: A short-term reduction in immigration rates is necessary

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Aug 8, 2023
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
An ongoing effort to restore watersheds and wetlands in the province could create a healthier future by mitigating the impacts of climate change on communities, strengthening ecosystems and securing quality drinking water. (Contributed by BC Gov)

Uzelman: Deficient regulation and enforcement devastate B.C. watersheds

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Aug 4, 2023
An ongoing effort to restore watersheds and wetlands in the province could create a healthier future by mitigating the impacts of climate change on communities, strengthening ecosystems and securing quality drinking water. (Contributed by BC Gov)
There is no better way to get a view of the sunset than from the top of Playland’s wooden rollercoaster. (Photo courtesy of Playland)

Opinion: A B.C. Day tribute to Playland’s thrilling wooden rollercoaster on its 65th birthday

Hands-up - not down, the coaster is a thrilling piece of our history that makes B.C. so very awesome

There is no better way to get a view of the sunset than from the top of Playland’s wooden rollercoaster. (Photo courtesy of Playland)
(Photos courtesy Davidson family)

Family, friends across B.C. mourn loss of a special young man

WOLF: Reid Davidson made an indelible impact in his 24 years

(Photos courtesy Davidson family)
Letter to the editor.

LETTER – Military BRAT reunion planned for September in Comox

Dear editor, Were you a BRAT? There’s a reunion planned for Comox…

  • Jul 27, 2023
Letter to the editor.
The West Kiskatinaw River wildfire (G70645) burns in the District of Tumbler Ridge, B.C. in this Thursday, June 8, 2023 handout image provided by the BC Wildfire Service. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, BC Wildfire Service *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Uzelman: B.C. forest practices further fuel massive fires

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Jul 10, 2023
The West Kiskatinaw River wildfire (G70645) burns in the District of Tumbler Ridge, B.C. in this Thursday, June 8, 2023 handout image provided by the BC Wildfire Service. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, BC Wildfire Service *MANDATORY CREDIT*
FILE - (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Uzelman: Premiers propose sensible climate and energy policy

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Jul 10, 2023
FILE - (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
According to Statistics Canada, inflation in B.C. stayed at 6.2 per cent in February 2023. While prices at the pump dropped, rents rose. Inflation dropped across Canada to 5.2 per cent in February, down from 5.9 per cent in January. (Black Press Media File)

Uzelman: Canada’s biggest economic problem? Soon, it will not be inflation

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Jul 10, 2023
According to Statistics Canada, inflation in B.C. stayed at 6.2 per cent in February 2023. While prices at the pump dropped, rents rose. Inflation dropped across Canada to 5.2 per cent in February, down from 5.9 per cent in January. (Black Press Media File)
A quarter that sat for months in the washroom, unclaimed, provides a glimmer of hope that most people are still good. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)

COLUMN: Unclaimed bathroom quarter puts glimmer of hope back in humanity

Everyone came to the same conclusion: ‘It doesn’t belong to me.’

A quarter that sat for months in the washroom, unclaimed, provides a glimmer of hope that most people are still good. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)
Andrew Mercier, Minister of State for Workforce Development (B.C. government handout photo)

MERCIER: Internationally trained professionals continue their careers in B.C.

‘Immigration is crucial to support the nearly one million job openings we’re expecting in B.C.’

  • Jun 28, 2023
Andrew Mercier, Minister of State for Workforce Development (B.C. government handout photo)
(Steven Chang/BC Lions)

THE MOJ: Robinson’s time to shine

Lions’ receiver has breakthrough game in Regina

  • May 30, 2023
(Steven Chang/BC Lions)
A group of nurses and doctors, all members of the group Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health, rallied in front of Nelson City Hall in a demonstration to urge governments for action on climate change and environmental degradation. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

OUR PLANETARY HEALTH: Nurses have an ethical duty to advocate for climate justice

Why would nurses care about climate change? This is a question I…

  • Apr 28, 2023
A group of nurses and doctors, all members of the group Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health, rallied in front of Nelson City Hall in a demonstration to urge governments for action on climate change and environmental degradation. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham provides an update about fish farms in the province during a press conference in the press gallery at the Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday June 20, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

POPHAM: B.C.’s tourism industry poised for the travel season and return of visitors

As we celebrate Tourism Week in British Columbia, we recognize this industry,…

  • Apr 24, 2023
Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham provides an update about fish farms in the province during a press conference in the press gallery at the Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday June 20, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito