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Re: “Not sure why Trump won? Here are five reasons,” commentary, Feb. 24. As a dual U.S./Canadian citizen working in both countries for the past...
A commentary by a business leader and university professor. The Feb. 24 commentary “Not sure why Trump won? Here are five reasons” contains...
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Re: “Healthcare in B.C. is facing many challenges,” editorial, Feb. 21. Our universal health care is very sick and utterly failing. Family...
Apart from cheese and geopolitical neutrality, what else has Switzerland produced? A kind of nothing, but not a nothing nothing; no, a worked-at and...
It is with deep sadness that I learn of the passing of Mel Cooper — more than a donor, more than a supporter, Mel was a force of nature. A visionary...
Take a deep breath. As the letters published in these pages attest, Donald Trump’s comments about Canada becoming the 51st state are deeply...
Last month, I began to explore a set of aphorisms that I find helpful in addressing the immense challenges of the 21st century. This month, I turn to...
Kathryn Bridge A commentary by an author and historian. She lives in Saanich. A landmark for almost 120 years, the imposing fieldstone house at 4201...
A commentary by a Victoria resident. The author of the Feb. 17 commentary “The view from Mount Vernon: We are sorry,” writes “on behalf of...
A commentary by a Saanich resident. I’ve lived in B.C. my whole life. I grew up in Kamloops, my wife in Chilliwack. We moved to Saanich in the...
In December 2017, the B.C. government removed the ability for private landlords to rent their spaces with fixed-term tenancy agreements that included...
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A commentary by a retired border officer and former diplomat with the Canadian foreign service. He lives in Courtenay. American poet Robert Frost...
A report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information highlights some of the problems our health-care system faces. B.C. has the second highest...
Following the 60th anniversary of the introduction of the flag of Canada on Feb. 15, there is another anniversary which may be of interest, at least...
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A commentary by a Victoria business owner. Canada is at a critical turning point. The choices we make today will determine whether our children and...
During the Family Day holiday, a friend and I attended a matinee game with the Victoria Royals hosting the Everett Silvertips. With the recent tariff...
A commentary by a Canadian business leader who lives in Greater Victoria. In 2024 the economic and political deterioration of our beleaguered country...
I write to share my thanks to all the community members who helped following a dog attack on Feb. 12 in Gordon Head. What was a normal walk with our...
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The deep-seated dysfunction and incompetence of Victoria’s city council was evident in all its glory when, rather than picking up the phone to call...
A commentary by a resident of Mount Vernon, Washington I was born in Seattle, which makes me an American citizen. My parents were born in the United...
Here is my dog Kippy, ready to stand up on guard duty. Thanks for the flag in today’s Times Colonist. Much appreciated! Maidie Hilmo Victoria As...
Pretty much everyone I grew up with was born, and most of them were raised, by a mother and/or father, despite the best efforts of brothers, sisters,...
With Saturday being “flag day” in Canada, I thought these cartoons sketched by my uncle Allan Beaton would be appropriate to reprint. Beaton was...
Victorians claim to love urban character, but easily squander its potential with indifference. They shrug. Buildings go up. Then people feel regret...
As an avid traveller, I’ve always been aware of how Canadian travellers are perceived compared to American travellers. When I meet people from other...
In a letter to the province’s education minister last week, B.C. human rights commissioner Kasari Govender said that there are “significant...
I live in James Bay, across the street from a development proposal that goes so against the grain of everything that James Bay stands for that I...
A commentary by a former View Royal mayor who was, briefly, a federal Liberal candidate. My attempt to run for Parliament began some 13 months ago...
We’re sorry. Donald Trump has betrayed you and we’re sorry. Mind, not all of us are sorry (every village has idiots), but those of us who are know...
My husband, Doug, and I read Cindy Harnett’s portrayal of urologist Dr. Michael Metcalfe and his patient Trent Murdoch with great interest. The...
Housing remains a top-tier issue in B.C. given sky-high prices that have ramped up affordability pressures on renters and first-time homebuyers. It...
I am as upset by the Trump administration’s unnecessary, unfounded and morally reprehensible actions against Canada, as most Canadians are. However,...
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A commentary by a community activist, former Victoria city councillor, and president of the Central Saanich Community Association. As someone with...
As I read, over the past few weeks, the negative comments about the Crystal Pool referendum, I couldn’t help but wonder if the same result would...
Editor’s note: We have received dozens of letters on the potential trade dispute between Canada and the United States, on the Trump presidency, and...
A chocolate truffle seems small. A simple pleasure that sits easily in the hand, melts in the mouth, provides a burst of pleasure, and then is gone....
Potentially, we’re not just the capital of the province, but the capital of two other resources: brains and social concern. I’ve been heard to...
A commentary by the chief executive officer of the B.C. Non-Profit Housing Association, which represents and supports the non-profit housing sector. ...
Now that tariffs are on the spotlight, let’s look at our own tariffs or tax grabs. For example there is up to a 324% tariff on American drywall with...
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I am a former Victoria resident, and a current Saanich resident. I live one block from Esquimalt, four blocks from Victoria and two kilometres from...
While the federal Liberal party leadership vote is still a month away — March 9 — there are already signs that Mark Carney has established a lead...
I support a Yes vote in the referendum for the rebuild of the Crystal Pool. I have been in aquatics and recreation for 45 years, as athlete and coach,...
As we head down an uncertain path with the United States, marked by potential tariffs and economic threats, it is more important than ever that we...