Op-eds
Put down the Christmas list — it’s poppy season first
There actually is a holiday between Halloween and Christmas — and it isn’t Black Friday. It’s Remembrance Day.
In the wake of the 43rd federal election, where do we go from here?
This is the question that would have been on the minds of many Canadians as they woke up following the 43rd federal election. But where exactly has this election left…
Wexit is a pipe dream
Alberta has deep, longstanding resentments against the federal government. But the reality is that Wexit rallies only attract a few dozen people. Instead of talking about Wexit, we need to…
Canada’s future depends on America’s present
Canadian and United States cultures and media are innately linked, and as a result, so too are our ideologies. This means that it is more important than ever for Canadians…
Our military has lost “clout” because it does horrible things
Our military has done horrible things both abroad and at home. Canadians need to reckon with that and envision a national service that does not rely on violence.
A drop in the ocean: the illusory but necessary promise of the plastic straw
Chances are that by now you’ve probably heard of the environmental issues that plastic straws pose. The straw, however, is just a symptom of a worldwide addiction to single-use plastics;…
It doesn’t take much to say thank you, Victoria
"I spent all afternoon thinking about what it means that the City of Victoria has not officially thanked the Songhees through a written plaque or maintained the welcome sign to…
Tips for turning struggle into strength
Especially for students new to university life, it’s not easy to predict how you’ll feel when the dust settles and the work picks up. The trouble comes when you find…Our Digital Print Issue
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