There are many fundamental problems with our justice system in British Columbia, but the time it’s taking for court dates to be set threatens to bring the whole system crashing down. Full Story

Big business and lobbyists have publicly defeated the plans of two successive B.C. Liberal premiers, the Canadian Cancer Society and the BC Lung Association to ban cosmetic pesticides. Full Story

Usually, I make a concerted effort to cover up the bags under my eyes before I head out ‘On the Town.’ But I needn’t have bothered for the special presentation of A Little Bit Zombie last week. Full Story

When we think about how to create happiness, we typically look for things to strive for and add to our lives. Sometimes, however, the key to happiness is actually giving up certain perspectives and behaviours. Here are a few things to give up to become happier individuals. Full Story

With less than a year until a provincial election, things are looking rather grim for Premier Christy Clark. The latest Angus Reid Public Opinion poll results indicate the BC NDP (50%) have significantly widened their lead over the BC Liberals (23%) and the BC Conservatives (19%). Full Story

Fighting doesn’t solve anything, but open-minded debating just might. Full Story

If you’ve ever been dumped, you know that it really, really sucks. There’s rarely an “easy” way for things to end; someone has to get hurt. Full Story

Quebec’s students are proof that involvement in civil society works. Full Story