Editorials

Log yard at Canfor’s Houston sawmill which is closing in April 2023, idling more than 300 employees and many more in the trucking and logging sectors. (Angelique Houlihan photo/Houston Today)

Houston’s mayor makes pitch for economic assistance

The forestry-dependent community in northwestern B.C. is about to lose its major employer

Worker at Swartz Bay terminal. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

Opinion: Couple ‘evicted’ from Victoria ferry terminal after being 4 minutes late gets zero sympathy

Couple posts video of confrontation onto social media

Editorial: Community must come together to revive All Sooke Day

Many communities have a special day of celebration. Why not Sooke?

  • Nov 7, 2022
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EDITORIAL: Canada Day reflects on all of us

July 1 is traditionally a day we proudly wrap ourselves in the…

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EDITORIAL: No room for delays in tackling housing crisis

All levels of government must do more to help families put a roof over their head

  • May 7, 2022
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EDITORIAL: B.C.’s prescription to end opioid epidemic

As the casualties continue to mount, B.C. is calling on Ottawa to…

  • Nov 20, 2021
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B.C. vaccine passport (Black Press Media)

EDITORIAL: Vaccine mandates the safest way to get through pandemic

Mandates have become the latest tool in the fight against the spread…

  • Nov 4, 2021
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BC Ferries has eliminated Wi-Fi service on all of its sailings. (Black Press Media file photo)

EDITORIAL: BC Ferries signals surrender over Wi-Fi

When the going gets tough, it’s best to quit and move on…

BC Ferries has eliminated Wi-Fi service on all of its sailings. (Black Press Media file photo)
Trump supporter Jake Contos chants during a protest against the election results outside the central counting board at the tcf Center in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

EDITORIAL: U.S. election chaos puts democracy in doubt

President Donald Trump looks to overturn the will of the American people

  • Nov 14, 2020
Trump supporter Jake Contos chants during a protest against the election results outside the central counting board at the tcf Center in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
BC Ferries is experiencing heavy traffic with long weekend travellers heading back to the Lower Mainland. (Kendra Crighton/News Staff)

EDITORIAL: Vehicle deck ban places BC Ferry passengers’ health at risk

What do you think? Email editor@vicnews.com

  • Nov 7, 2020
BC Ferries is experiencing heavy traffic with long weekend travellers heading back to the Lower Mainland. (Kendra Crighton/News Staff)
The Class of 2020 can create a new normal – one that’s fairer and gives everybody opportunity. (Pixabay photo)

EDITORIAL: Class of 2020 faces many challenges

But the Class of 2020 can create a new normal – one that’s fairer and gives everybody opportunity

  • Jun 22, 2020
The Class of 2020 can create a new normal – one that’s fairer and gives everybody opportunity. (Pixabay photo)
Grocery store staff are working hard to keep the shelves stocked. (Nicole Crescnezi/News staff)

Sending thanks to community workers across Greater Victoria

Many are diligently helping society amidst COVID-19 fears

Grocery store staff are working hard to keep the shelves stocked. (Nicole Crescnezi/News staff)
EDITORIAL: Communities have a right to know when COVID-19 arrives locally

EDITORIAL: Communities have a right to know when COVID-19 arrives locally

This week, the Comox Valley Record published two articles regarding the novel…

EDITORIAL: Communities have a right to know when COVID-19 arrives locally
Justin Trudeau says the Incident Response Group will talk about how to handle the protests against a natural gas pipeline that crosses Wet’suwet’en territory in northern British Columbia. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)

EDITORIAL: Time for an end to blockades

Holding the economy hostage a poor way to achieve reconciliation

  • Feb 25, 2020
Justin Trudeau says the Incident Response Group will talk about how to handle the protests against a natural gas pipeline that crosses Wet’suwet’en territory in northern British Columbia. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Hundreds have demonstrated across Victoria in recent weeks in support of Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs. (Black Press Media file photo)

POLL: Have the disruptions caused by the recent protests made you more likely to support their cause?

If you live in Greater Victoria, it’s been pretty hard to miss…

  • Feb 11, 2020
Hundreds have demonstrated across Victoria in recent weeks in support of Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs. (Black Press Media file photo)
EDITORIAL: It’s time to face the truth on drug use

EDITORIAL: It’s time to face the truth on drug use

The homeless don’t own the drug epidemic

  • Nov 18, 2019
EDITORIAL: It’s time to face the truth on drug use
EDITORIAL: We need to step up our recycling efforts

EDITORIAL: We need to step up our recycling efforts

As much as 60 per cent of items taken to landfill could be recycled

  • Nov 13, 2019
EDITORIAL: We need to step up our recycling efforts
EDITORIAL: Let’s not forget current military

EDITORIAL: Let’s not forget current military

Remembrance Day should include today’s veterans

  • Nov 5, 2019
EDITORIAL: Let’s not forget current military
Two young David Merner supporters cry in the aftermath of the election at the Green Party of Canada’s election night party at the Crystal Gardens in Victoria. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)

EDITORIAL: When the election hangover fades our work begins

The electorate has a responsibility

  • Oct 22, 2019
Two young David Merner supporters cry in the aftermath of the election at the Green Party of Canada’s election night party at the Crystal Gardens in Victoria. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)
EDITORIAL: The truth about fake news

EDITORIAL: The truth about fake news

The challenges of spotting fake news.

  • Oct 11, 2019
EDITORIAL: The truth about fake news
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