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Old laws work for new habits

It is hard for me to understand why we have to pass new laws to prevent drivers from using cell phones and texting.
Trustees should be shouting for more money

Trustees should be shouting for more money

It has been well documented that Surrey has received no new capital funding for new school construction since 2005.
Tough sales tax choices remain

Tough sales tax choices remain

Switching sales taxes isn't as simple as Bill Vander Zalm believes. There are already thousands of businesses that have never had to collect it, and thousands more who didn't anticipate having to go back to the PST.

Compassion should extend to unborn babies

The recent discovery in Surrey of a raccoon found stuck in a leg-hold trap and the subsequent public discussion shows us a number of things.
Noise is a health issue

Noise is a health issue

There is a vast amount of information confirming that unwanted noise is an acoustic contaminant with profound implications for human health.

Falcon should take HST defeat seriously

I definitely do not want this man on any B.C. government negotiating team dealing with the ultimate resolution of the defunct HST

Third party needed

There’s one big problem for the supporters of a third party – they don’t have a leadership candidate.
The tribulations of telecommunication

The tribulations of telecommunication

My teen daughter has marked a key milestone in her young life. Among “coming of age” moments, it’s right up there with sweet 16, learning to drive, and being able to vote.

EDITORIAL: Race to the finish line

EDITORIAL: Bridging the tax gap

EDITORIAL: Bridging the tax gap

Surrey residents shouldn't be paying an unfair share for transportation.