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Editorial: Assessment ruling is unfair

The $20 assessment of the air-traffic-control tower at Victoria International Airport is a narrow interpretation of the law that borders on the ridiculous. The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Editorial: Keep honouring the war dead

Today is Remembrance Day, the apex of the season in which we think about war and what it cost. It is not a time to glorify war, but to honour those who went to war in pursuit of peace. There is nothing honourable about war.

Editorial: Prevention key to health costs

Difficult times lie ahead for our health-care system. Every province but one is either planning to reduce health funding or has already done so. (Nova Scotia is the exception.

Editorial: Restore soldiers’ honour

The memories of two young soldiers are being sullied by a bureaucratic mistake that could easily be corrected. Pvt. Peter R. McMillan, 22, and Pvt. Richard L.

Editorial: Proper housing can save lives

It’s no secret that life is hard for the homeless. Now a report indicates that life for the homeless is also short.

Editorial: ‘Barbaric’ bill is disturbing

The need for a federal bill cracking down on forced marriages and polygamy is questionable. The label applied to the bill is downright offensive and xenophobic.

Editorial: Ferry fuss shows who’s in charge

In pondering ways to cut costs, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries floated some suggestions, including closing the Departure Bay terminal in Nanaimo and routing all traffic from Nanaimo through the Duke Point terminal to Tsawwassen, cutting the link to Horseshoe Bay.

Editorial: Don’t be afraid of innovation

The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ government is on the right track with its determination to ensure Uber drivers are properly licensed and regulated, but it should not use regulations to block a service if there is a demand for it.

Editorial: Ease the stigma of sexual assault

The unfolding Jian Ghomeshi scandal has raised the question: Why are his alleged victims only now speaking up? But it’s no mystery.

Editorial: Teen shows the way to peace

The murders of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent shocked us all. Such merciless brutality has no place in a liberal, tolerant society. Yet this is not the first such happening, and sadly, it might not be the last.