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Geoff Johnson: 'Extra' curricular activities deserve to be fully funded part of education

Geoff Johnson: 'Extra' curricular activities deserve to be fully funded part of education

A 2019 study from UBC found kids who take up extra-curricular activities, especially team-based ones, show a stronger sense of optimism and more satisfaction with life
David Sovka: It's World Sustainable Gastronomy Day (but National David Day is just around the corner)

David Sovka: It's World Sustainable Gastronomy Day (but National David Day is just around the corner)

National Days arose during the Era of Nationalism in the 19th century. It just sort of happened. Most people were distracted at the time, getting the hang of new technologies such as the Winchester repeating rifle and soap
Trevor Hancock: Robots will have to pay taxes

Trevor Hancock: Robots will have to pay taxes

The billions of dollars these taxes would raise could be put to good use, funding a guaranteed basic income for everyone, as more people are displaced not only from industrial work but many service industry jobs
Adrian Raeside cartoon: What to do with the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries Pacific Buffet room

Adrian Raeside cartoon: What to do with the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries Pacific Buffet room

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Comment: Lacking hard evidence, suspension of police-in-schools program makes sense

Comment: Lacking hard evidence, suspension of police-in-schools program makes sense

If we do not have conclusive evidence of a benefit to students, there’s grounds for suspending the police-in-schools program.
Letters June 17: We need more transportation corridors; for better health system, we need to pay for it; private-pay option in health

Letters June 17: We need more transportation corridors; for better health system, we need to pay for it; private-pay option in health

Editorial: Artificial intelligence: A sword with two edges

Editorial: Artificial intelligence: A sword with two edges

Machines will have the ability to pool their knowledge. And that might not end well for us.
Letters June 16: Road construction is hurting city; taxis a better choice; loss of parking spaces

Letters June 16: Road construction is hurting city; taxis a better choice; loss of parking spaces

Comment: Benign neglect is destroying sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s health system

Comment: Benign neglect is destroying sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s health system

Canadians want health services to be fair and equitable; but importantly, the services must be available when needed.
Adrian Raeside cartoon: A difficult drive to Island's west coast

Adrian Raeside cartoon: A difficult drive to Island's west coast

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