Columnists

Column: Two important accidental discoveries about the Milky Way

Ken Tapping is an astronomer at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory.

Mar 3, 2025 5:15 AM Read more >

COLUMN: Where to look to solve the problem of affordable housing

We need to look outside the box to really make a dent on housing availability and affordability

Feb 23, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

WESTNEAT: A reply from Canada: ‘We’re sorry, but apology not accepted’

‘Love it or leave it’ Americans did not disappoint, but Canada replies were the most interesting

Feb 19, 2025 9:30 AM Read more >

WESTNEAT: There’s not much to say, Canada, except: ‘Sorry’

Would it help, Canadians, if an American said he was embarrassed for America right now?

Feb 12, 2025 1:30 PM Read more >

VIEWPOINT: In anxious times, Salmon Arm senior's letter offers grounded perspective

In Plain View by Lachlan Labere

Feb 5, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >

OPINION: A trillion reasons to be concerned about money in politics

Keep money out of our politics especially after seeing what it's done elsewhere

Feb 1, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

COLUMN: Attempting to defend the indefensible

The Second World War ended 80 years ago, but the Nazi salute, associated with the Holocaust, has not gone away

Jan 27, 2025 4:50 AM Read more >

Column: Al Jabbar and the Two Giants

The stars Betelgeuse and Rigel ride along with the hunter constellation of Orion

Jan 26, 2025 5:15 AM Read more >

OPINION: Are we living inside a black hole?

The observable universe could be just the inside of one extremely large black hole says one theory

Jan 19, 2025 5:15 AM Read more >

HERBERT: Excited about the 2024 Rosé Noir and the 2024 Riesling

COLUMN: The Bench consistently produces complex-flavoured wines

Jan 14, 2025 7:45 PM Read more >