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BC VIEWS: Fake news and the blood system

Labour groups claim paid donations to supply plasma-derived drugs are a health hazard, but BC already uses them from the U.S.

Mar 7, 2017 10:00 AM Read more >

COLUMN: Nelson’s discourse is intelligent, polite, and animated

Deb Kozak reflects on kindness and public discourse in our city.

Mar 3, 2017 5:00 AM Read more >

BC VIEWS: Making health care ‘free’ again

Premier Christy Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong said MSP premiums send an important signal. Not any more

Feb 28, 2017 1:00 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Why even good mayors can’t do their jobs

Senior governments tax "billions of dollars out of communities and very little comes back to help run cities."

Feb 25, 2017 10:00 AM Read more >

COLUMN: How the City of Nelson pays for its operations

Councillor Valerie Warmington somebasics of the budget.

Feb 23, 2017 9:00 AM Read more >

BC VIEWS: Zombie HST and other tax tales

Could some version of the harmonized sales tax return to B.C.? If Christy Clark is re-elected, it's possible

Feb 21, 2017 5:00 AM Read more >

COLUMN: Being yourself at the Library

Nelson author Anne Degrace's latest column for the Nelson Star.

Feb 16, 2017 6:00 AM Read more >

BC VIEWS: Election budget sets the stage

Youth in care, hiring teachers, mental health and drug addiction hot topics as legislature resumes

Feb 15, 2017 3:00 PM Read more >

BC VIEWS: Voter’s guide to carbon taxes

NDP's John Horgan has completed his transition to climate warrior, now that Justin Trudeau has made it mandatory

Feb 7, 2017 7:00 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Making room for meditation

Star reporter Will Johnson investigates out how to cope when your mind is a dumpster fire.

Feb 6, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >