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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.
Letter: We should be aiming for the 'gold standard' of road safety

Letter: We should be aiming for the 'gold standard' of road safety

There are things that we can and should do right now to greatly reduce injuries for all road users, this letter writer states
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.
Letter: West Van should have consulted public on $8M that went to sports facility

Letter: West Van should have consulted public on $8M that went to sports facility

The West Vancouver arts community should have had access to some of that large provincial grant, this letter writer says
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: Roads designed for driver convenience come at the expense of everyone else

Letter: Roads designed for driver convenience come at the expense of everyone else

If we act, maybe we’ll read fewer heartbreaking headlines about lives cut short, letter writer says
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.
Opinion: Teachers lack resources to meet classroom needs, and absences shouldn't surprise us

Opinion: Teachers lack resources to meet classroom needs, and absences shouldn't surprise us

A lack of supports to foster student success has yielded significant dissatisfaction for teachers and many other professionals integral to healthy schools, like educational assistants.
Opinion: Governments must cooperate on this Metro Vancouver gondola

Opinion: Governments must cooperate on this Metro Vancouver gondola

The Build the SFU Gondola group says students are in need of this TransLink project, especially during the winter.