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Ditch the switch — it’s high time to stay on daylight savings

Ditch the switch — it’s high time to stay on daylight savings

Research shows more crime, accidents linked to changing clocks twice yearly
Les Leyne: NDP uses escape clause after two weeks

Les Leyne: NDP uses escape clause after two weeks

Regrettably, the B.C. Utilities Commission had to reset the numbers last week on the “13 Days Without Government Meddling†sign out front. That’s a shame. They got off to such a promising start.
Government commits $3.1 million to keep eight Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­shelters open year-round

Government commits $3.1 million to keep eight Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­shelters open year-round

Funding for shelters totalling 240 beds was to expire March 31 of this year
You have to know your bad habits before you can actually change them

You have to know your bad habits before you can actually change them

Are you aware of your habits and their importance to your health and happiness? Most of us recognize at least some of our bad habits. If you don’t, someone you live with certainly will.
Les Leyne: Federal Liberals work the beat, but anxiously

Les Leyne: Federal Liberals work the beat, but anxiously

Two federal cabinet ministers and a key B.C. MP parried questions Monday morning in Victoria about the scandal surrounding their government. It’s all in hand. Former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould is a respected colleague.
Empty stomachs, not empty homes, Vancouver’s top social issue

Empty stomachs, not empty homes, Vancouver’s top social issue

I’m unconvinced we have an empty homes problem in Vancouver, but I know we have an empty stomachs problem.
Jack Knox: From catwalk to landfill: journey of disposable wear

Jack Knox: From catwalk to landfill: journey of disposable wear

News item: Fashion-conscious British Columbians are clogging landfills with discarded clothing.“Is that a new shirt?†she asked.“Yes,†I replied brightly. “I bought it on Satur...
Pay tribute to SAR volunteers by not doing foolish things

Pay tribute to SAR volunteers by not doing foolish things

Today is Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day. It’s a time to heap much-deserved accolades on those volunteers across B.C. who risk life and limb to save people lost or hurt – or both – in our backcountry areas.
This Burnaby beaver is just so dam busy

This Burnaby beaver is just so dam busy

Burnaby photographer Glen Govier was trying to capture a local barred owl with his camera recently, but wasn’t having any luck. So, he told me via email, he took a break and headed over the Piper Spit at Burnaby Lake.
Opinion: There's a lot more to Pink Shirt Day than just wearing a pink shirt

Opinion: There's a lot more to Pink Shirt Day than just wearing a pink shirt

I always get a little sad at this time of year. It’s mainly because my birthday is in the first part of March, and the number always seems to climb. But it’s also because minor hockey and soccer programs are coming to an end.