Editorials

EDITORIAL: There is no evidence to support ‘homeless bus’ rumours

There is no ‘magic bus’ dropping off hordes of unhoused people into Vancouver Island communities

Aug 24, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Editorial: How much food are you throwing away?

Households throw away more than $2,000 worth of food per year

Jul 27, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Editorial: Too much stuff is made to be thrown away

One used to purchase a single refrigerator, or freezer or stove in a lifetime

Jul 20, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Editorial: Social housing a must to address homelessness in Cowichan

Housing first is a strategy that works

Jul 13, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Editorial: We can actually prevent most wildfires; let’s do that

It is disheartening to see the remains of recent campfires on local Cowichan beaches

Jul 6, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Editorial: Pride Month offers a message of love, acceptance and diversity

We clearly need pride month more than ever in 2023

Jun 29, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Editorial: Driving is no time for recklessness

What keeps us all alive is people following the rules

Jun 22, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Editorial: Transportation network fragile on Vancouver Island

We usually take it for granted that we will be able to get from here to there

Jun 15, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Editorial: Do you have a plan if you had to leave your home due to wildfire?

In cases like Halifax, people had just minutes to grab and go

Jun 8, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Editorial: Library seed check-out a great way to get started

Even some plant pots on a windowsill can yield some yummy results

Jun 1, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >