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EDITORIAL: Tax hikes burden small businesses already struggling to survive

We must do all we can to support them during challenging times, including easing the tax strain

  • Mar 17, 2023

 

Canadian and Ukrainian flags flying on a front-yard flag pole at a home in Chilliwack on Feb. 24, 2023. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

EDITORIAL: No end in sight to war in Ukraine

‘There are no easy answers to resolving this conflict’

  • Mar 3, 2023

 

Highlight, a new disinfectant wipe system, has been implemented by Langley Memorial Hospital and other hospitals within the Fraser Health region to reduce the risk of infections. Staff here can be seen using the blue coloured wipes, which fade to clear if cleaning is thorough. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

EDITORIAL: Health deal between Ottawa, provinces is a start

Money can help hold system together while reforms fix it long-term

  • Feb 24, 2023

 

Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw School celebrated Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 22. (GNN School photo)

EDITORIAL: Pink shirts alone won’t end bullying

‘The value of showing respect to others is something that must be lived out every day’

  • Feb 18, 2023
Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw School celebrated Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 22. (GNN School photo)
In this drone photo, destroyed buildings are seen from above in Antakya, southeastern Turkey, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. Thousands who lost their homes in a catastrophic earthquake huddled around campfires and clamored for food and water in the bitter cold, three days after the temblor and series of aftershocks hit Turkey and Syria. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

EDITORIAL: Earthquake just tip of the iceberg

So much going on to devastate populations, it’s scary

  • Feb 10, 2023
In this drone photo, destroyed buildings are seen from above in Antakya, southeastern Turkey, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. Thousands who lost their homes in a catastrophic earthquake huddled around campfires and clamored for food and water in the bitter cold, three days after the temblor and series of aftershocks hit Turkey and Syria. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
Advocates for decriminalization and safe supply of drugs stood outside Nelson’s city hall on April 14, 2022. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

EDITORIAL: The two sides of decriminalizing drug possession

‘There is a new battle plan and hopefully it works, because we can’t keep losing this war’

  • Jan 28, 2023
Advocates for decriminalization and safe supply of drugs stood outside Nelson’s city hall on April 14, 2022. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
(Photo by Kathi Diewert)

EDITORIAL: Blue Monday concept is bogus

There’s no evidence one day should be the saddest compared to any other

  • Jan 20, 2023
(Photo by Kathi Diewert)
A mixed-use housing building under construction in Langley City on Dec. 5, 2023. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

EDITORIAL: A house is a home, not a bank

Seeing housing as an investment first isn’t good for our economy

  • Jan 13, 2023
A mixed-use housing building under construction in Langley City on Dec. 5, 2023. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
The Nanaimo Airport is among those seeing an increase in traffic at the best of times and then the crowds go through the roof at Christmastime. (File photo by Nanaimo News Bulletin)

EDITORIAL: Christmas travel challenges should not be a surprise

It’s always busy over the holidays and flights can potentially be cancelled

  • Jan 6, 2023
The Nanaimo Airport is among those seeing an increase in traffic at the best of times and then the crowds go through the roof at Christmastime. (File photo by Nanaimo News Bulletin)
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EDITORIAL: Let’s rise above the challenges of a new year

It is times like these to extend a helping hand to the downtrodden

  • Dec 30, 2022
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EDITORIAL: The holiday season doesn’t need to be perfect

Wonderful time of the year can be ruined by high expectations

  • Dec 24, 2022
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Chilliwack city hall. (City of Chilliwack)

EDITORIAL: Inflation will likely affect municipal taxes and utility rates

Those creating city hall’s budget in the new year will face serious financial pressures

  • Dec 17, 2022
Chilliwack city hall. (City of Chilliwack)
From left to right, Salvation Army Captain Matt Kean, Chilliwack Food Bank co-ordinator Don Armstrong, Chilliwack farmer Larissa Garcia, and Captain Fiona Kean. (BC Egg photo)

EDITORIAL: Food needs exist throughout the year, not just at Christmas

‘Social assistance funding, pension rates, housing costs all contribute to the need for food banks’

  • Dec 10, 2022
From left to right, Salvation Army Captain Matt Kean, Chilliwack Food Bank co-ordinator Don Armstrong, Chilliwack farmer Larissa Garcia, and Captain Fiona Kean. (BC Egg photo)
B.C. Premier David Eby. (Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

EDITORIAL: Premier is in the hot seat

David Eby has a lot of work to do and two years to get going on it

  • Dec 2, 2022
B.C. Premier David Eby. (Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)
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EDITORIAL: The world is once again standing on a precipice

There is a disturbing trend towards admiration for autocracy

  • Nov 25, 2022
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A recent month-long initiative by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit in the Okanagan led to the seizure of illicit drugs, weapons, firearms, and cash. (Black Press Media files)

EDITORIAL: Handgun ban will be a test case

Pistols are now harder to come by in Canada, but will that impact crime?

  • Nov 18, 2022
A recent month-long initiative by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit in the Okanagan led to the seizure of illicit drugs, weapons, firearms, and cash. (Black Press Media files)
A member of the Royal Canadian Air Force salutes as he lays a wreath by the cenotaph at All Sappers Memorial Park on Remembrance Day 2020. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

EDITORIAL: Nov. 11 is a day to consider the high cost of war

More than 2.3 million Canadians have served, more than 118,000 have died in service to this country

  • Nov 11, 2022
A member of the Royal Canadian Air Force salutes as he lays a wreath by the cenotaph at All Sappers Memorial Park on Remembrance Day 2020. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)
Signage mark the Statistics Canada offices in Ottawa on July 21, 2010. Statistics Canada will release its latest reading on economic growth this morning.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

EDITORIAL: Immigration is changing Canada

Of course, immigration is nothing new in this country

  • Nov 5, 2022
Signage mark the Statistics Canada offices in Ottawa on July 21, 2010. Statistics Canada will release its latest reading on economic growth this morning.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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EDITORIAL: Don’t forget to have your say on Election Day

Chilliwack municipal voters go to the polls on Saturday, Oct. 15

  • Oct 14, 2022
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Hand of a person casting a vote into the ballot box during elections. (File photo)

EDITORIAL: Count the cost of candidates’ election promises

Expanding services costs money and cutting taxes has services implications

  • Oct 7, 2022
Hand of a person casting a vote into the ballot box during elections. (File photo)
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