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Support for derelict vessel clean-up a no-brainer

This should be a no-brainer for our local councils. MP Sheila Malcolmson is asking for support for her private members bill to try to get rid of derelicts on the coast once and for all.

OUR VIEW: Minimum wage debate returns

Few topics are as controversial right now in Canada as raising the minimum wage.
Gazette History Minute: Archives aid family in searching Alert Bay for deceased relative

Gazette History Minute: Archives aid family in searching Alert Bay for deceased relative

The Davisons wanted to know more about their relative and the place he lived.
Tyson’s Thoughts: Queen of the North Memories

Tyson’s Thoughts: Queen of the North Memories

Gazette Editor Tyson Whitney reflects on his summer spent working on the Queen of the North.
Debate of national anthem lyrics is ‘moot’

Debate of national anthem lyrics is ‘moot’

Making the lyrics more inclusive does not reject tradition, but respects it

OUR VIEW: Fill plates, not landfills

Redistributing food that would usually be thrown away ­— following the inspiration of France, where grocery stores have been mandated by law to donate unspoiled food to charities — is an idea that can no longer be ignored or shrugged off.
Great Gardens: What Canadian Gardeners can learn from the Brits

Great Gardens: What Canadian Gardeners can learn from the Brits

Hockey here = Gardening there.
Tyson’s Thoughts: The Great Donut Caper

Tyson’s Thoughts: The Great Donut Caper

19 years ago, a box of Tim Horton’s donuts mysteriously disappeared.
OUR VIEW: B.C. government will need to be balanced

OUR VIEW: B.C. government will need to be balanced

There’s every reason why we can expect even debate and strong voices arguing all sides

OUR VIEW: BC Ferries’ reservation system needs a revamp

It’s time for BC Ferries to come clean about its ‘reservation’ system…