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Opinion: Is university worth it? Yes, for both students and society

Opinion: Is university worth it? Yes, for both students and society

A university degree brings a host of benefits to the graduate and society. We must broaden access to ensure that every Canadian who chooses to go to university can.
Minter: Looking forward to finding sanctuary in 2025

Minter: Looking forward to finding sanctuary in 2025

Master gardener Brian Minter: "By making your garden a four-season place of beauty, you will also have far more enjoyment."
Opinion: Increased surveillance at the Canada-U.S. border means more asylum seekers could die

Opinion: Increased surveillance at the Canada-U.S. border means more asylum seekers could die

The Canadian government's announcement of the expansion of border security and surveillance measures could place more asylum seekers at risk.
Opinion: Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

Opinion: Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

As Canada's Online Harms Act is being debated, MPs may look to other countries, like Australia, for guidance on protecting youth from online harms.
BBB: Watch out for phony personalized products on social media

BBB: Watch out for phony personalized products on social media

Inspect the ad, research the company and look up reviews are some tips the Better Business Bureau suggests to avoid too-good-to-be-true scams like this one.
Letter: New West addressing homelessness. Nothing I haven't heard before

Letter: New West addressing homelessness. Nothing I haven't heard before

This letter writer provides their take on a challenge he's hear for 30 years.
Opinion: How the science of child development can help parents stress less this holiday season

Opinion: How the science of child development can help parents stress less this holiday season

Science-based insights can help dial down parents' anxiety by reminding them to let go of what they can't control and focus on what matters most.
Letter: I hope New West doesn't rezone my 'wee' apartment before I die

Letter: I hope New West doesn't rezone my 'wee' apartment before I die

This letter writer believes New Westminster seniors should go to the front of the line when applying for new local affordable housing.
John Ducker: Drivers should adjust to everyday challenges

John Ducker: Drivers should adjust to everyday challenges

Carefully consider sudden weather changes, your vehicle’s basic controls, distractions and your physical limitations before getting behind the wheel.
Letter: Compassion, empathy needed to help New West's homeless population

Letter: Compassion, empathy needed to help New West's homeless population

This letter writer believes police shouldn't decide who and who doesn't live in New Westminster.