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Editorial: We can do better with hip surgery

Wait times for hip-replacement surgery on Vancouver Island are among the longest in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½. Last year, just 39 per cent of patients were seen within the national benchmark period of 182 days.

Editorial: Show leadership in child deaths

It took decades to get sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to pay attention to the deaths and injuries of vulnerable children, and it’s a struggle to keep the province’s eyes focused on them. sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Editorial: Bring back regional crime unit

The province should heed the call by West Shore mayors for restoration of the regional crime unit, which was disbanded last year despite its success in dealing with property crimes.

Editorial: Parking change needs research

The City of Victoria should do more research before implementing its plan to replace ticket-writing Commissionaires with in-house “parking ambassadors.

Editorial: Be wary of senators

Island political party associations should learn from the Mike Duffy trial: Think twice before inviting senators to speak at events.

Editorial: Rachel Notley’s primer on sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Alberta’s next premier, Rachel Notley, has a steep learning curve ahead of her as she puts together a government with her host of inexperienced MLAs. When she gets that stuff sorted out, there are a few things she should know about sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Editorial: Enhancing the waterfront

The waterfront in its various manifestations is one of Greater Victoria’s best attractions, but it’s good to be open to ways to polish this gem.

Editorial: Like the Dutch, let’s not forget

This is a week of celebration in the Netherlands, as Dutch people commemorate the anniversary of their liberation from the Nazis.

Editorial: Don’t penalize older drivers

Are government-ordered driving tests for the elderly unfair? Many seniors’ organizations believe so, as do some professional instructors.

Editorial: We should allow our kids to run free

It’s one of the puzzles of our time that as communities grow safer, we’re becoming more protective of our children. The days when kids were sent out to play and left to their own devices are long over.