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Editorial: Make vaccines mandatory

British Columbia should make immunization mandatory for children attending public schools. The Fraser Health Authority is warning communities in its region of a measles outbreak, with two cases confirmed and 100 cases suspected.

Editorial: Say yea or nay to sewage plant

Esquimalt council needs to put an end to the torment of the sewage debate. On April 7, councillors have another chance to vote on the McLoughlin Point treatment plant.

Editorial: Where is sa国际传媒 taking labs?

It appears the sa国际传媒 Health Ministry is about to embark on a major reorganization of medical laboratories across the province. Enabling legislation has been tabled that gives the minister, in essence, authority to do as he wants.

Editorial: Limit antibiotics use in livestock

The federal government and the provinces should work more closely together in regulating the use of antibiotics in livestock production.

Editorial: A positive outlook for city

Those who read the financial tea leaves think Victoria鈥檚 economy will do well over the next few years. That鈥檚 welcome news as we drag ourselves back from the slump.

Editorial: Shine a light on spending

In a tough economy, even provincial court judges have to share the pain, the sa国际传媒 Supreme Court said this week in upholding the government鈥檚 rejection of 鈥渦nfair and unreasonable鈥 pay increases for judges.

Editorial: Ensure sawmill safety

Two explosions and four deaths in 2012 awakened sawmill operators to the dangers of accumulated dust, but inspectors have found attention to the threat is slipping. WorkSafeBC slapped 13 stop-work orders on mills between Nov. 4, 2013, and Jan.

Editorial: Doubts still dog health firings

Eighteen months after being fired and vilified by the provincial government, a civil servant has been rehired with a glowing testament to his character.

Editorial: Great leaders can be flawed

If historical figures had to pass a purity test before being memorialized, we would find few names to attach to such things as buildings, streets, mountains and schools.

Editorial: Feud was unnecessary

The federal government has finally reached an agreement on its new job-training program, after months of feuding with the provinces.