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Editorial: Move quickly on jobs training

Skilled jobs in B.C. are going begging because the province doesn鈥檛 have enough trained people to fill them, so it鈥檚 good news for workers and employers that the provincial government is trying to fix the problem.

Editorial: Superman鈥檚 91原创 ties

The Royal 91原创 Mint is honouring Superman鈥檚 91原创 heritage by featuring the Man of Steel on a set of gold and silver coins. A pity the superhero was not more open about his northern roots.

Editorial: School boards denied power

Serving as a school trustee in B.C. is one of the most thankless jobs in the province.

Editorial: Don鈥檛 get distracted

Appalled at the stupidity of the driver next to you who is texting at the wheel? You can do something about it. Just be sure the cure isn鈥檛 worse than the ill.

Editorial: Budget cutting starts at the top

It seems more tough slogging lies ahead for the public sector in B.C. Although the provincial government is already several years into an austerity drive, the end is nowhere in sight.

Editorial: Code of conduct goes too far

The proposed code of conduct for Victoria city councillors has good intentions, but it鈥檚 paving the road to democratic purgatory.

Editorial: Police probes take too long

The provincial government should amend the Police Act so that police-conduct investigations are less costly and time-consuming.

Editorial: Make library a gathering place

While some cities are turning their libraries into showpieces and centres of cultural life, Greater Victoria鈥檚 main library has been stuck in 鈥渢emporary鈥 space in an office building since 1980.

Editorial: Helmet carrot and stick

Oak Bay police are combining the carrot and the stick to get cyclists to strap on helmets. It鈥檚 an experiment worth watching. Bicycle helmets are required under B.C.

Editorial: Keeping track has its limits

Two rulings from the office of B.C.鈥檚 privacy commissioner support the right of employers to keep track of their employees through cellphones and GPS devices in vehicles, but employers will be wise to exercise that right fairly and within reason.