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Canadian businesses being hit with escalated fees

Canadian businesses being hit with escalated fees

Nanaimo-Cowichan MP Jean Crowder talks about some of the changes proposed in the last two federal budgets that have been a concern.
BC VIEWS: Science loses ground to superstition

BC VIEWS: Science loses ground to superstition

From climate change to genetically modified crops, the popular position may not ultimately be the right one

United Way wants Agents of Change

Chronicle editor Lindsay Chung lends support to the 'far-reaching' campaigns of the United Way's regional division.
B.C. VIEWS: Regulator’s reading on smart meters

B.C. VIEWS: Regulator’s reading on smart meters

Utilities commission rejects claims of wireless scare-mongers, exposes their claims and commercial motivations

Chronicle reader offers correction and historical connection

Dave Alexander reminds the Chronicle's editorial staff that they forgot to print a correction in their Sept. 17 edition.
B.C. VIEWS: Bills come due at BC Hydro

B.C. VIEWS: Bills come due at BC Hydro

Decades of political interference and deferred maintenance, not private power contracts, are behind the push for big rate increases

Passenger rail service off track

Ladysmith Chronicle reporter Nick Bekolay weighs in on the debate over the future of passenger rail service on Vancouver Island.

Relationships in the Digital Age

Points to Ponder: Pastor Darin Phillips from Oceanview Community Church reminds readers of the importance of face-to-face relationships.

Vancouver Island rail service labelled ‘pipe dream,’ ‘bottomless money pit’

Robert Johnson questions whether or not legitimate demand exists to warrant renewed passenger rail service on Vancouver Island.

Loss of trolley lamented, LDCU lauded for sprucing up downtown

Ron Dashwood commends the LDCU for supporting the Wall of Heroes mural, calls on businesses to help spruce up downtown.