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Editorial: River sends us a warning

The water levels are plummeting in the Cowichan River, and it means more than just bad news for people with inner tubes.

Editorial: More reasons to quit smoking

Greater Victoria continues to be one of the leaders in keeping our air free of cigarette smoke. The directors of the Capital Regional District have given third reading to a Clean Air bylaw that stretches no-smoking areas further than ever before.

Editorial: Prince of Pot carries baggage

Justin Trudeau made a bold move by hitching the federal Liberal wagon to the campaign to legalize marijuana.

Editorial: False economy in mental health

Island Health has made improvements to psychiatric emergency services since a man injured himself in a suicide attempt in 2007, a few days after seeking treatment at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, but people suffering from mental illness are still short

Editorial: Tighter budgets are the way of the future

A silent revolution is at work in the sa国际传媒 government. It began in health care, it has spread to education and there are signs the court system is next.

Editorial: Liberal caucus as travel agent

A news release encourages British Columbians to enjoy a 鈥渟taycation鈥 in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast tourism region.

Editorial: Plant invaders cause real harm

It looks attractive, but once it gets into your garden, it never leaves. It will take over your yard, your house, your neighbourhood, growing up through asphalt and even penetrating concrete foundations of homes.

Editorial: Public trust eroded in mining spill

It appears the effects of the Mount Polley mine tailings-pond spill are not as bad as feared, but the provincial government should still seek a third-party investigation of the incident. It鈥檚 not just about one mine; it鈥檚 about the well-being of sa国际传媒

Editorial: Darkness dogged Robin Williams

Few people see the tears of a clown. Robin Williams, a talented and popular actor considered by many to be the world鈥檚 funniest man, died Monday of apparent suicide in his California home. His publicist said he had been battling severe depression.

Editorial: Measure results of bus-lane trial

It鈥檚 good that sa国际传媒 Transit has received no negative feedback about the Douglas Street bus priority lanes, but hard data should be gathered before pronouncing the experiment a success and expanding the concept.