Opinion

The Editor's Desk: Hudson's Bay memories

The Bay store in Richmond, B.C. was a huge box of delights to a young shopper back in the day

Mar 16, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

TRAILBLAZER CHRONICLES: Trail etiquette 101: Sharing the path

The more we support one another in these outdoor spaces, the stronger and more inclusive our communities become.   

Mar 16, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

"Look at That" protocol turns fear to confidence

Joe explains a technique that rewards dogs for noticing their triggers, turning triggers from negatives to positives

Mar 13, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

LETTER: Abbotsford resident charged $16 to swim in Vernon

Charging visitors an unreasonable fee to use recreational facilities sends the wrong message and will hurt the economy in the long run

Mar 10, 2025 6:05 PM Read more >

Do dogs experience shame and other secondary emotions?

Joe argues dogs don't have the cognitive complexity for social or self-conscious emotions

Mar 6, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

The Editor's Desk: Play Misty for me

Reflections on what was, in hindsight, a golden opportunity

Mar 1, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

WOLF: Quit yelling at the refs, part 2

COLUMN: School district group forced to make tough decision

Feb 28, 2025 4:25 PM Read more >

Your dog is not being bad, she's terrified

Understanding separation anxiety in dogs is the first step to overcoming it

Feb 27, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

DOERKSON: Government congratulates themselves while British Columbians struggle

Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Lorn Doerkson's regular column to the Free Press

Feb 25, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

WOLF: Quick, what are some of the things you miss the most?

COLUMN: Stream of consciousness exercise provides plenty of fun flashbacks

Feb 22, 2025 7:52 PM Read more >