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Tax cuts don't make up for high gas prices

The carbon tax in B.C. rose on Canada Day and while it is said to be revenue neutral, that still doesn't take away from the high cost of gas.

OUR VIEW: Treat CETA like you would the HST

Much of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) negotiations between Canada and the European Union have gone on in secret and could threaten procurement for municipalities. Citizens should raise their voices against CETA.

LETTER: Canada Day kudos

I’m writing to you to highlight the event that took place on Canada Day at the James Donaldson Park in Grand Forks, B.C.

ROUSING THE RABBLE: Will Campbell make a good high commissioner?

Former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell will soon become Canada’s high commissioner to Britain. Does his resume warrant the appointment?

LETTER: Just say yes on HST referendum

The most accurate way to explain the HST’s “benefits” is Robin Hood in Reverse. Vote "Yes" to scrap the HST.
B.C. VIEWS: Nisga'a treaty no panacea

B.C. VIEWS: Nisga'a treaty no panacea

There were high hopes and harsh words in 2000 when the provincial and federal governments signed Canada’s first modern-day treaty with the Nisga’a people of northwestern B.C.

LETTER: The difference between government workers

I write in response to an editorial in the Grand Forks Gazette stating that Canada Post workers have the right to strike.

All the places you will eat and go

The places that you visit can leave a deep impression on you but sometimes it’s more the things you’ve tasted.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Atamanenko on the PM steamrolling workers' rights

NDP MP Alex Atamanenko thinks Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper damaged collective bargaining with the passing of back-to-work legislation for Canada Post employees.

LETTER: Canada is great, so let's keep it that way

If we are to maintain Canada's standing as one of the world's best country's to live in, we must work on reducing pollution, waste per capita and improve food self-sufficiency.