menu_open Columnists

The Province
We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

Douglas Todd: Religion is down dramatically in Canada, but not spiritual impulse Opinion: Precious few of the many Canadians now growing up in atheist or agnostic homes are switching to some form of organized faith. Still, religion doesn't 'surrender' easily.

Douglas Todd: Religion is down dramatically in Canada, but not spiritual impulse Opinion: Precious few of the many Canadians now growing up in atheist or agnostic homes are switching to some form of organized faith. Still, religion doesn't 'surrender' easily.

Vancouver Canadians: New-look Nat Bailey gets thumbs up from MLB Canucks fan view: A Britannia practice facility could be great, but here's how...

previous day 10

The Province

Douglas Todd

Douglas Todd: Should owner of Canada’s second-most pricey mansion get anonymity? A conflict exists between those who believe everyone has “the right to privacy” and those who believe the public has the right to know the beneficial owners of Vancouver property

Douglas Todd: Should owner of Canada’s second-most pricey mansion get anonymity? A conflict exists between those who believe everyone has “the right to privacy” and those who believe the public has the right to know the beneficial owners of Vancouver property

B.C. Lions this week: Nathan Rourke looks ready for return Saturday Douglas Todd: Should owner of Canada’s second-most pricey mansion get anonymity?...

05.08.2026 20

The Province

Douglas Todd

How to balance saving for the future with living your life today A solid paycheque doesn't erase the pull between saving for the future and spending. Here's how to find a healthier split.

How to balance saving for the future with living your life today A solid paycheque doesn't erase the pull between saving for the future and spending. Here's how to find a healthier split.

Canucks: Caleb Malhotra's NCAA coach saw success coming three summers ago The Canucks coach hoping to sell hockey to India Former Canucks owner...

03.08.2026 20

The Province

Peta Wales

Douglas Todd: Vancouver's 'bait and switch' on below-market housing disturbs critics A watchdog has so far counted 23 rental projects the city has allowed to backtrack on their below-market commitments. Here are a few of them.

Douglas Todd: Vancouver's 'bait and switch' on below-market housing disturbs critics A watchdog has so far counted 23 rental projects the city has allowed to backtrack on their below-market commitments. Here are a few of them.

Vehicle fire leads to delays on Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay B.C. Ferries route Hollywood North's famous Fear house is for sale — again Canucks: Is...

01.08.2026 10

The Province

Douglas Todd

Douglas Todd: The unravelling of ‘below-market’ rental schemes in B.C. Politicians and developers trumpeted their devotion to 'inclusionary' rental zoning — now they're backtracking

Douglas Todd: The unravelling of ‘below-market’ rental schemes in B.C. Politicians and developers trumpeted their devotion to 'inclusionary' rental zoning — now they're backtracking

Canucks: Is Manny Malhotra the coaching elixir to cure Elias Pettersson? Douglas Todd: The unravelling of ‘below-market’ rental schemes in B.C....

31.07.2026 20

The Province

Douglas Todd

Douglas Todd: Why can't we know who owns Canada's second most-expensive house? The estate at 4707 Belmont Ave. in Vancouver has an assessed value of $70 million. But, even with B.C.'s land ownership transparency act, the quest continues to figure out who actually owns it.

Douglas Todd: Why can't we know who owns Canada's second most-expensive house? The estate at 4707 Belmont Ave. in Vancouver has an assessed value of $70 million. But, even with B.C.'s land ownership transparency act, the quest continues to figure out who actually owns it.

Whitecaps: Axel Schuster has a plan to replace Sebastian Berhalter Canucks: Is leadership by committee better than naming a captain for the rebuild?...

29.07.2026 30

The Province

Douglas Todd

Real estate: Vancouver council rejects controversial 'villages' plan, citing public backlash Council voted on the villages plan Tuesday following a marathon, multi-day public hearing into one of the most contentious land-use decisions of the current four-year term.

Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes at Team Canada world junior camp: 'I want to be a leader' Canucks: Is leadership by committee better than...

28.07.2026 10

The Province

Dan Fumano

Worried about a higher rate for your mortgage renewal? Here are your options A renewal notice with a higher payment can feel final, but homeowners have room to compare and negotiate their mortgage before they sign.

Canucks: How Summer Showcase sets Braeden Cootes, Caleb Malhotra up for growth Two games without Sebastian Berhalter shows how badly the Whitecaps...

27.07.2026 20

The Province

Peta Wales

Douglas Todd: Low on 'culture and history,' world's tourists rank Vancouver a surprising 70th A respected organization that measures how global tourists feel about a destination rated Vancouver much lower than Seattle.

Canucks' pro scouting losing more than Cammi Granato B.C. Lions owner Amar Doman interested in buying B.C. Place: report Yes, Sportsnet is...

25.07.2026 20

The Province

Douglas Todd

Vancouver mayor asks premier for urgent action on foreign influence at City Hall A political scientist agrees with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim that participation at hearings should be limited to residents and others directly affected by the decisions — but he disagreed with the mayor’s decision to refer the matter to police.

Canucks' pro scouting losing more than Cammi Granato BC Lions owner Amar Doman interested in buying B.C. Place: report Yes, Sportsnet is raising...

24.07.2026 10

The Province

Dan Fumano

AI slop, Californians, and bogus 'translators': Vancouver council went off the rails this week Dan Fumano: After a very weird week at Vancouver city hall, a local labour leader confirmed to Postmedia that her union asked allies from outside of Canada to phone into Vancouver council in an attempt to influence a contentious urban planning decision.

Province would consider selling B.C. Place to Whitecaps: Kahlon Whitecaps' Sebastian Berhalter is off to Middlesbrough FC Canucks: New Abbotsford...

23.07.2026 10

The Province

Dan Fumano

Retiring Vancouver fire chief Karen Fry reflects on Hastings tent city, opioids, and sexism

Man shot and killed by police at Westview Shopping Centre in North Vancouver Son reveals shocking new detail to nature of Claude Lemieux's...

22.07.2026 30

The Province

Dan Fumano

Douglas Todd: Why Metro Vancouver residents are rapidly moving to other regions of B.C. A big group of recent departers are aged between 20 and 44, some in the midst of having children. They are getting more bang for their housing dollar, less congestion and enjoying effortless access to B.C.’s outdoors.

Man shot and killed by police at Westview Shopping Centre in North Vancouver Son reveals shocking new detail to nature of Claude Lemieux's...

22.07.2026 30

The Province

Douglas Todd

Back to school shopping: what's actually worth spending more on Back-to-school costs never seem to go down, and the list can feel longer every year. Here’s how to decide where spending a little more can pay off, and where saving makes more sense.

Canucks: What to do with Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Keep, groom or trade? B.C. Lions update: Nathan Rourke slated to see doctor today about injured...

20.07.2026 30

The Province

Peta Wales

World Cup gave Vancouver and Canada plenty of reasons to celebrate during uneasy times. Many of us embraced it It's impossible to really answer right now whether the World Cup was all "worth it," in terms of public costs and long-term benefits. But the tournament provided a reason to celebrate and come together with family, friends, and strangers -- at a time when many Canadians needed just that.

The Canucks wanted a coach for Abbotsford. He picked Colorado instead Another Canucks management lesson: The failure of Steve Yzerman Canucks: Ryan...

18.07.2026 10

The Province

Dan Fumano

Douglas Todd: Faster, higher — kids gain from exciting, risky play "We need to move from making things as safe as possible to making them as safe as necessary," says UBC professor Mariana Brussoni. She's researching the negative unintended consequences of Canada's new "safetyism."

Another Canucks management lesson: The failure of Steve Yzerman Canucks schedule: More games, less drama, new faces, more intrigue B.C. Lions: Why...

17.07.2026 30

The Province

Douglas Todd

Vancouverites say they want vibrant, walkable neighbourhoods. So why is the 'villages plan' so controversial? Polling suggests people like the kinds of mixed-use, walkable neighbourhoods envisioned in Vancouver's villages plan — but in recent weeks, it has turned into one of the more contentious land-use debates of the current four-year council term

Canucks: Why Shane Wright intrigues as a potential reclamation project Port of Vancouver picks contractor to build $3.5 billion Roberts Bank Terminal...

13.07.2026 10

The Province

Dan Fumano

What you need to know about giving your adult child a financial gift A financial gift between generations is more than a single transaction; it is part of an ongoing conversation about money, values, and family support.

The Canucks' secret prospect weapon is ... sports psychology Goodbye B.C. Place grass, we hardly knew ya (and no, you can't keep any) Why...

13.07.2026 30

The Province

Peta Wales

Douglas Todd: Tough watering restrictions threaten Metro Vancouver’s trees With the average Metro Vancouver tree living less than eight years, horticulturalists urge politicians to get out the message that trees need deep watering, even during restrictions.

World Cup: Swiss coach's family don't want to travel to U.S. Sportsnet 650, News1130 shuttered as Rogers makes big radio cuts in Vancouver...

08.07.2026 30

The Province

Douglas Todd

Subscriber only. New data reveals scope of big-money investors in B.C. rental home market The new data makes it 'really hard to support the claim that large institutional investors are somehow dominating the market' — Tsur Somerville, professor at the Sauder School of Business at UBC

Sportsnet 650, News1130 shuttered as Rogers makes big radio cuts in Vancouver Colombia-Switzerland: World Cup party comes to a sluggish end in...

07.07.2026 10

The Province

Dan Fumano

What to do when your friends’ plans no longer fit your budget When incomes in a friend group grow apart, social plans can become a source of financial stress. Here’s how to stay connected without piling on debt.

Jesse Marsch after Canada World Cup loss to Morocco: 'I'd rather be us than them' Patrick Johnston: The NBA comes to the Canucks, plus...

06.07.2026 30

The Province

Peta Wales

Subscriber only. Douglas Todd: Pressure rising to kill Vancouver's 17 'villages' plan Expert voices are calling for Vancouver council members to cancel the July 14 public hearing on the city's master plan to create 17 new retail villages, which they argue are illogical and will harm existing shopping hubs

Canucks: Why Brendan Gallagher plans to wear jersey No. 7 this coming season Canucks: Alexei Medvedev doubts himself. He wants to be the best in the...

04.07.2026 40

The Province

Douglas Todd

Does your bank statement have more subscriptions than you remember signing up for? That $14.99 charge you forgot about isn’t alone. Here’s how small recurring costs quietly sneak into your budget.

Canucks: School is out, draft grades are in, and they're very good Canucks: Jim Benning's last draft officially a total bust NHL draft:...

29.06.2026 20

The Province

Peta Wales

Subscriber only. Douglas Todd: Meet the man who knows why many Vancouver storefronts are in distress Lewis Silverberg, 75, has intensely studied where independent shops are dying, where look-alike chains are dominating and where to get a great gelato. He has guidelines for success.

The Canucks want to pull off a trade. Can they? NHL draft: The Canucks have hit and missed with pivotal first-round picks Canucks notebook: The...

24.06.2026 30

The Province

Douglas Todd

Summer can be expensive: Here's hot to enjoy it without overspending

Who will Canada play in the World Cup knockout round? RECAP: Pharoahs comeback complete, as Egypt — finally — wins a World Cup game NHL...

22.06.2026 30

The Province

Peta Wales

Subscriber only. Something big is brewing at Vancouver's old Molson site beside Burrard Bridge Vancouver planners see a big city-building opportunity in redevelopment of former brewery site

Who will Canada play in the World Cup knockout round? RECAP: Pharoahs comeback complete, as Egypt — finally — wins a World Cup game NHL...

22.06.2026 40

The Province

Dan Fumano

Subscriber only. Douglas Todd: How 740,000 British Columbians have a stake in the gigantic Oakridge Park project Knowing the agency responsible for B.C. public-service pensions is behind the high-priced mall raises thorny questions

World Cup: How does Canada replace Ismaël Koné — the 'heart of our team' World Cup: Canada loses Ismaël Koné to broken leg NHL...

19.06.2026 40

The Province

Douglas Todd

Subscriber only. Douglas Todd: Canadians grew more dispirited in past 50 years, says veteran pollster People are placing less importance on friendliness, reliability, honesty, having babies and "being a Canadian," finds Reginald Bibby.

Disgraced Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard wins day parole Richard Branson shouts out B.C. restaurant: 'Hands down, the best meal of my life'...

17.06.2026 40

The Province

Douglas Todd

Are you getting good advice from a financial influencer or just hype? Here's how to tell Financial information is everywhere, and it's not all created equal. Here's how to tell the difference before you act on advice that wasn't made with your situation in mind.

NHL draft: Why Canucks should snag big winger Casey Mutryn in second round WORLD CUP: B.C. Place and fans are all class in Australia-Turkey opener A...

15.06.2026 40

The Province

Peta Wales

The Bookless Club: Any stories from your graduations? Opinion: Mortar board or dunce cap. One hat is flat, one hat is pointed. One hat says “smart”, the other hat says “stupid”.

14.06.2026 30

The Province

Jane Macdougall

Subscriber only. Douglas Todd: Vancouver’s 'exclusive' Oakridge Park mall evokes aura of an international airport

12.06.2026 30

The Province

Douglas Todd

Subscriber only. Why don't Vancouver taxpayers know true cost of City Hall's surge in severance payouts?

11.06.2026 20

The Province

Dan Fumano

Subscriber only. Douglas Todd: Is higher density making Metro Vancouver residents happier? Nope!

10.06.2026 40

The Province

Douglas Todd

How to afford a memorable summer during uncertain times

08.06.2026 30

The Province

Peta Wales

Douglas Todd: Vancouver’s plan for 17 new 'villages' will increase uniformity, sterility The city’s massive Villages Plan, mandating buildings up to six-storeys, is spelled out in a 329-page report released in late May. This latest high-density initiative encompasses 14 per cent of the city's properties.

05.06.2026 40

The Province

Douglas Todd

Dan Fumano: ABC Vancouver councillors refuse, again, to reprimand Mayor Ken Sim after investigation The ABC Vancouver party leader will not face any discipline after an investigator's finding that he breached the city's code of conduct

02.06.2026 20

The Province

Dan Fumano

Burned out with debt repayment? Here’s how to get back on track

Canucks: How Jalen Chatfield got away, became top-pairing Stanley Cup finalist Mexico's Sheinbaum accuses U.S. of political interference after...

01.06.2026 40

The Province

Peta Wales

The Bookless Club: What do you collect, and why? Your brain starts to scan for whatever it is that has recently caught your attention.

Canucks: How Jalen Chatfield got away, became top-pairing Stanley Cup finalist Mexico's Sheinbaum accuses U.S. of political interference after...

01.06.2026 50

The Province

Jane Macdougall

Pete McMartin: A disinterested husband falls in love (and awe) with quilts Many of the quilts I saw deserved to be hung in a museum or an art gallery. See them here.

Whitecaps helping Canada Soccer again with Jesse Marsch's salary No timeline to name new head coach: Canucks GM Multi-million-dollar contract for...

30.05.2026 30

The Province

Pete Mcmartin

Douglas Todd: Developers often disguise the true market value of a Canadian home In a stagnant market, there are examples of developers using various techniques to keep buyers in the dark about actual housing sales and prices. Some tactics are seriously manipulative.

No timeline to name new head coach: Canucks GM Whitecaps helping Canada Soccer again with Jesse Marsch's salary Canucks: 'Friend' Alex...

30.05.2026 50

The Province

Douglas Todd

Douglas Todd: Ottawa finally highlights troubles of men and boys Ottawa's first national strategy on men and boys’ health is a sign that male issues are now less likely to be marginalized

Canucks: Why Manny Malhotra is destined to replace fired head coach Adam Foote Canucks: How fired head coach Adam Foote faced huge odds to gain...

19.05.2026 30

The Province

Douglas Todd

How to stop arguing with your spouse about money Different spending habits don't have to divide a relationship. Here's how to close the gap before resentment does the talking for you.

Canucks: Top prospect Braeden Cootes sees junior season come to close in WHL final City, prospective team owners quarrelling over Chilliwack WHL...

18.05.2026 30

The Province

Peta Wales

Douglas Todd: B.C. homebuyers yearn to feel grounded, literally New homebuyers don’t want condos in the sky. A survey shows most buyers are couples, often with children, who have pets and cars and want a front door that opens onto a bit of land.

Save the Caps meeting was 'very positive,' may lead to stadium deal Canucks: Two names, two questions for a Ryan Johnson-led front office...

14.05.2026 50

The Province

Douglas Todd

Douglas Todd: Death anxiety gives rise to mental disorders. But don't despair Fear of death is highly correlated with panic disorder, hypochondria, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and other difficulties, a UBC psychology conference was told. But we can build 'buffers' against the dread.

Whitecaps, B.C. government, local First Nations set to meet Canucks: Sedins expected to move into higher hockey operations positions Las Vegas tries...

12.05.2026 50

The Province

Douglas Todd

When working more isn’t working - smarter ways to pay off debt faster You’re already doing what you can, but the debt isn’t shrinking fast enough. Here’s how to make your money work smarter.

Glenn Gould prize winner Elton John on Canada: 'It’s not the 51st state' Canucks: Why Martin Madden's scouting success with the Ducks...

11.05.2026 50

The Province

Peta Wales

Douglas Todd: Vancouver’s cycling upgrades keep rolling out, slowly Vancouver is ranked the third most bike-friendly city in North America. City transportation engineers are excited, even if improvements seem "incremental."

Canucks: Would you trade third overall for Auston Matthews? Blockbuster deal at WHL Draft puts former Vancouver Giants star Cameron Schmidt back in...

08.05.2026 50

The Province

Douglas Todd

Douglas Todd: What's behind Canada's doctor shortage? One factor rarely gets discussed Family physicians in Canada don’t work as many hours as doctors did 30 years ago

World Cup's 'sexiest fan' goes viral at F1 Miami GP after distracting cameraman on live TV Filming locations in Handmaid's Tale...

05.05.2026 50

The Province

Douglas Todd

Celebrating Mom without breaking the bank this Mother’s Day Discover heartfelt, budget-friendly Mother's Day ideas that make celebrating Mom special no matter your finances. Read more.

NHL Draft Lottery: Canucks are no strangers to sliding, even with a lucky charm Canucks: GM hopefuls face pressing roster rebuild question Sedins to...

04.05.2026 50

The Province

Peta Wales

The Bookless Club: Send your secret-weapon cleaning tips I opened the bag, shook the garment outside, and laundered it. This was one of those knock-me-over-with-a-feather moments.

How the Whitecaps could stay in Vancouver Losing more than $400 million clouds Whitecaps' future in Vancouver B.C. teacher suspended after...

02.05.2026 60

The Province

Jane Macdougall

Douglas Todd: Metro Vancouver’s priciest housing has stagnated for a decade, as foreign capital dries up Multi-million-dollar houses on the west side of Vancouver, and in West Vancouver, are selling for less than during the "speculation-driven" era of 10 years ago.

Iran officials leave Canada before FIFA Congress over airport 'insult', according to Iranian media Canucks: Why Patrick Burke adds new...

30.04.2026 60

The Province

Douglas Todd