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Burnett: An ideal time for planting fall bulbs

With cooler weather on the way, plants and grass can thrive in the fall

Aug 20, 2017 7:30 AM Read more >

OPINION: Battle against intolerance will be fought in history classrooms

A complete accounting of the past – not platitudes – is our best weapon against racist mistruths

Aug 18, 2017 9:02 AM Read more >

Michaels: Children already know so much more than their adult counterparts

Navigating the world with a little person at your side is more complicated than they say.

Aug 18, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

BC VIEWS: Notes from the forest fire zone

Media hype aside, this is not the worst fire season ever

Aug 14, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

Michaels: Contemplating the ‘new normal’

This warmer, smokier planet is making for a real bummer summer

Aug 11, 2017 6:30 AM Read more >

Suzuki: A healthy environment is our right

Canada should recognize the right to a healthy environment in its Constitution

Aug 4, 2017 8:00 AM Read more >

Common sense lacking

With all the distress that seems to fill our lives these days, I often crave going back to simpler times.

Aug 4, 2017 5:30 AM Read more >

Living Well: Smoke free places are a breath of fresh air

Cigarette smoke, second-hand smoke, interferes with our enjoyment of outdoor public spaces

Jul 31, 2017 7:30 AM Read more >

Suzuki: Local action needed to resolve world’s biggest problems

David Suzuki says humans are amazing but our ability to embrace shared values has been challenging

Jul 31, 2017 6:00 AM Read more >

Letter: Deer culls don’t work; education needed

Former Kelowna SPCA manager and Upper Mission resident responds to petition for deer cull

Jul 30, 2017 10:57 AM Read more >