Opinion

The truth of Oct. 7 cannot be whitewashed, and we cannot afford to let them try

Israel’s government faces fierce criticism after moving to create its own Oct 7 inquiry panel, raising concerns it aims to sidestep true accountability.
Lake Cowichan Gazette

Municipal leaders don’t like what they see of B.C.’s heritage act changes

The head of the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) says local government officials are not satisfied with what they’ve heard ...

IDFA Stands for ‘Artistic, Bold Filmmaking,’ Chiefs Say, but ‘That’s Not Always What’s Celebrated at Some TV Stations and Streamers’

The chiefs of documentary festival IDFA talk about the shifts in the business landscape and how they are responding.

What the end of the government shutdown means for you

Federal employees are returning to work. Museums are reopening. Food assistance will resume. Flight delays could ease — though not immediately.