Editorials

Poverty and hunger are ongoing problems in Canada

There’s a classic scene in the 1991 film Robin Hood; Prince of Thieves in which the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham (the late Alan Rickman) issues an angry edict.

Visiting shops in Sooke sure to spark gift ideas

As the casualties continue to mount, B.C. is calling on Ottawa to help stem the tide of the greatest health crisis in the province’s history.

The high cost of war must never be forgotten

Mandates have become the latest tool in the fight against the spread of COVID-19, and indications suggest they can be a very effective one.

There is no shortage of people who want to move to the Island and work – they just can’t afford it

Our federal government exists to serve all Canadians, no matter how they voted or if they voted

When the going gets tough, it’s best to quit and move on to something else. OK, these may not be the words to have inspired a generation but they seem to be the guiding principle for the brain trust at BC Ferries.

Council measures community opinion with alternative approval process