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Editorial: End the freeze on carbon tax

The carbon tax is a sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ success story that has earned the province a worldwide reputation for implementing an effective tool in the fight against climate change.

Editorial: We should curb digital vigilantes

A Duncan truck driver is paying the price for parking in a handicapped stall in Victoria. Photos of his truck were published on a Facebook site that specializes in shaming bad drivers.

Editorial: A gold medal for shame

If there were a gold medal for dodging blame, it would go to American Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, who concocted a story about how he and his teammates were robbed at gunpoint.
Editorial: Put playground on tent-city site

Editorial: Put playground on tent-city site

A playground on the site of the former tent city is a good idea, but it should be because a playground is needed there, not just because it’s a handy way to keep campers off the property.

Editorial: Let’s speed up the wheels of justice

The wheels of justice, goes a centuries-old saying, turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine. But when those wheels turn too slowly, they don’t grind at all — cases can be thrown out when they take too long to get to trial.

Editorial: Ahousaht power project shows promise

The Ahousaht Nation has an ambitious plan to turn the water of a local creek into electricity and jobs.
Editorial: Couple in Victorian clothes a distracting note at Butchart Gardens

Editorial: Couple in Victorian clothes a distracting note at Butchart Gardens

It might seem Butchart Gardens was being unduly restrictive by refusing admittance to a Washington state couple wearing Victorian attire.

Editorial: ICBC should ditch idea of referral fee

In the quest for innovation and efficiency, zany ideas sometimes pop up, and that’s OK — if the bad ideas are tossed out after proper consideration. No one should be criticized for suggesting the Insurance Corp. of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Editorial: Whales’ return a hopeful sign

The humpbacks are back, and even if we don’t know the reason, it’s a cause for celebration. Humpback whales were hunted almost to extinction, but the population has been recovering.

Editorial: New research will help salmon

The federal government is making a new push to restore Fraser River sockeye-salmon runs, and its decision to hire more scientists is a significant step in tackling the problem of declining salmon stocks.