Editorials

There are many places that can serve to anchor a community: its main street, its city/town hall, its library, its schools.

Those of us in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area are lucky to have such a treasure-trove of wildnerness to draw on throughout the year.

Hateful graffiti shows Salmon Arm’s need for a symbol of inclusion

After three years of careful planning, the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) launched ‘Island Good,’ an initiative to highlight food that is being produced and manufactured on Vancouver Island.

There was shouting, there was swearing. Police had to step in more than once. In fact, the RCMP will be forwarding possible charges to the crown for assault on a police officer and obstruction for one female.

Five people were gunned down in the Capital Gazette newsroom

At least two municipal governments have difficult choices ahead.

Exactly one year ago in this very column, we asked politely where all the great ideas had gone, longing for the days of national political debates such as Medicare, the Canadian Pension Plan and free trade, that captivated and engaged the public setting the tone for our future. Just one year later the country has legalized recreational marijuana and are owners of a pipeline.

Don’t worry, be happy about pot legalization

Shane Stewart, an up-and-coming athlete from Parksville Qualicum Beach, recently won his first gold medal in the 110 metre hurdles at the 2018 BC High School Track and Field Championships. It’s a personal milestone for the Grade 11 Ballenas Secondary student.