Polls

*** Current Poll *** Do you think invasive tests done on young sex offenders are worth it if they prevent future sex crimes? Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Do you make an effort to wear sunscreen and/or a hat when you're out in the sun? Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Do you think the notion of a Johnson Street Bridge toll is worth exploring? Monday, July 26, 2010 Do ride a bicycle? Sunday, July 25, 2010 Do you use cosmetic pesticides in your yard? Saturday, July 24, 2010 Less than a month into the implementation of the HST, has it had an impact on the way you spend money? Friday, July 23, 2010 Would you support a deer cull? Thursday, July 22, 2010 Have you ever encountered a bear? Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Do you trust the province to operate online gambling? Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Do you think parking around Victoria is too expensive? Monday, July 19, 2010 Would a ban on campfires make you rethink a camping trip? Sunday, July 18, 2010 Do you agree with the Tories decision to axe the long census? Saturday, July 17, 2010 Do you think the latest attempt to plug the ruptured oil well in the Gulf of Mexico will work? Friday, July 16, 2010 Have you ever gambled online, in any capacity? Thursday, July 15, 2010 Should there be an age restriction on tanning beds? Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Should rodeos like the Calgary Stampede stop using live animals? Tuesday, July 13, 2010 What should local governments do to curb the feral rabbit population problem? Monday, July 12, 2010 If selected to be screened at Victoria’s Airport, would you choose the new full body scanner or the traditional physical search? Sunday, July 11, 2010 Did you follow the World Cup in South Africa? Saturday, July 10, 2010 Are you a regular sunscreen user in the summer? Friday, July 09, 2010 Do you like the heat? Thursday, July 08, 2010 Have you been to the Royal London Wax Museum during its time in the Inner Harbour? Wednesday, July 07, 2010 Should the City of Victoria borrow money to buy motels for use as affordable housing? Tuesday, July 06, 2010 Should Vancouver's Stanley Park get a First Nation's name? Monday, July 05, 2010 Should the sale of flavoured tobacco be banned? Sunday, July 04, 2010 Do you think rodeos such as the Calgary Stampede violate animal rights? Saturday, July 03, 2010 Are you going all out on a summer vacation this year, or are finances keeping you closer to home? Friday, July 02, 2010 Do you plan on changing the way you spend now that the HST is here? Thursday, July 01, 2010 On Canada Day, should police be allowed to search people boarding BC Transit buses to make sure they are not carrying alcohol? Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Are you bothered by temporary cameras installed by police in the Inner Harbour? Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Did you sign the anti-HST petition? Monday, June 28, 2010 Now that it’s over, do you think the G8 and G20 Summits were worth the cost and trouble? Sunday, June 27, 2010 After hearing about people violently protesting the G20 Summit yesterday in Toronto, do you feel the one billion dollar price tag is now justifiable? Saturday, June 26, 2010 Do you agree with the leaders of the G8 ending the summit with a statement strongly condemning Iran and North Korea? Friday, June 25, 2010 Do you think you will have a family doctor by 2015 as the Province's health care minister promised yesterday? Thursday, June 24, 2010 Do you think school boards in BC need to better manage their finances? Or get more funding from the Province? Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Should the Capital Region’s sewage treatment plans feature a treatment plant in Esquimalt? Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Do you support Michael Ignatieff's call for a ban on oil tanker traffic on BC's North Coast? Monday, June 21, 2010 Should Canada get on board with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples? Sunday, June 20, 2010 Today is Father's Day...What is the best way to make your father feel extra special? Saturday, June 19, 2010 Have you been reluctant to use the Galloping Goose trail after recent concerning incidents? Friday, June 18, 2010 Will you buy a Lotto Max ticket for what’s said to be the biggest prize in Canadian lottery history? Thursday, June 17, 2010 Now that we've seen an engineering report into options for the Johnson Street Bridge, what do you want to see done? Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Do you think rainy Vancouver Island should be included in provincial or national water conservation efforts? Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Do you have more trouble than you used to balancing the demands of work and home life? Monday, June 14, 2010 Are you willing to pay higher Canadian Pension Plan premiums to help reform the troubled system? Sunday, June 13, 2010 Are you following the World Cup in South Africa? Saturday, June 12, 2010 Are you taking part in any Fleet Review activities this weekend? Friday, June 11, 2010 Should other members of the Liberal Cabinet follow Blair Lekstrom's lead and resign over the HST? Thursday, June 10, 2010 Are you following the trial of three provincial government workers facing corruption charges following the raid of the Legislature? Wednesday, June 09, 2010 When Ottawa politicians vote on confidence motions, would you rather see them base their votes on principle or on a desire to avoid an election? Tuesday, June 08, 2010 Do you think a fake lake, built for journalists at the G-8 and G-20 meetings, is an opportunity to showcase Canada’s outdoors? Or a waste of money? Monday, June 07, 2010 Are you familiar with your basic workplace rights? Sunday, June 06, 2010 Do you think Canada should officially condemn Israel for the attack on an aid flotilla headed for the Gaza strip? Saturday, June 05, 2010 Do you think BP is putting forth enough effort in their attempts to stop the oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico? Friday, June 04, 2010 Would you feel comfortable wearing a life jacket on a float plane? Thursday, June 03, 2010 Should BC have a provincial fish? Wednesday, June 02, 2010 Should former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney have to pay back money won in a 1997 libel suit, after an inquiry found the activities he was accused of were inappropriate? Tuesday, June 01, 2010 Have you ever flown on a float plane? Monday, May 31, 2010 Do you like the idea of voting in municipal elections every four years, instead of every three? Sunday, May 30, 2010 The White House is calling the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico the biggest environmental disaster the country has ever faced. Would you take that further and declare it the biggest environmental disaster the world has faced? Saturday, May 29, 2010 Will you be taking part in Swiftsure festivities this weekend? Friday, May 28, 2010 Do you think the City should be required to go to the expense of a by-election to replace a councillor who resigns mid-term? Thursday, May 27, 2010 Is the opportunity for Canada to host the G8 and G20 summits worth the cost of security? Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Is it time to get rid of the penny? Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Do you think Federal Government staff should have to testify at parliamentary committees? Or should ministers alone represent their departments? Monday, May 24, 2010 Do you think Canada Post should proceed with plans to move a large part of Vancouver Island's mail sorting to the mainland? Sunday, May 23, 2010 Do you think the Victoria Regional Transit Commission should re-instate late night downtown bus service for the summer months? Saturday, May 22, 2010 Will you do anything to celebrate this May long weekend? Friday, May 21, 2010 Do you think the municipal voting age should be lowered to 16? Thursday, May 20, 2010 Politics aside, do you think the HST is a good idea based solely on financial merits? Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Is it a big deal for you that MP expenses are hidden from the Auditor General? Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Should the City of Victoria allow taller buildings in the downtown area? Monday, May 17, 2010 With an Icelandic volcano still spewing ash, have the resulting flight disruptions impacted you or anyone close to you? Sunday, May 16, 2010 Do you think the Provincial Government should go further with new meat regulations and offer the option to sell meat at the farm gate to local farmers on the Peninsula? Saturday, May 15, 2010 BC has an independent advocate for children and youth, do you think the province should have an independent watchdog for seniors? Friday, May 14, 2010 Be honest, have you talked or texted on your cell phone while driving since the law banning handheld devices came into effect? Thursday, May 13, 2010 Are you hopping on the Montreal Canadiens bandwagon now that they’re the last Canadian team in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs? Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Should the government restrict what landlords can charge tenants? Tuesday, May 11, 2010 How would you rate your personal debt level? Monday, May 10, 2010 Is a 15-day driver’s license suspension sufficient punishment for street racing? Sunday, May 09, 2010 Do you make sure your salmon is wild and not farmed? Saturday, May 08, 2010 Do you drink tap water? Friday, May 07, 2010 Should development proposals be declined if they don’t offer adequate parking space? Thursday, May 06, 2010 Do you think you could recognize a counterfeit bill with any confidence? Wednesday, May 05, 2010 Do you think it's reasonable to require voters to show I-D at the ballot box? Tuesday, May 04, 2010 Has the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico changed your opinion of offshore oil and gas drilling in British Columbia? Monday, May 03, 2010 If the Fight HST petition is successful and the BC Government ignores it, would you then go as far as to sign a recall petition for Liberal MLA’s? Sunday, May 02, 2010 Do you think culling is the best solution to the U-VIC rabbit problem? Saturday, May 01, 2010 Do you support the Alberta oilsands? Friday, April 30, 2010 Do you have a smoke detector in your home? Thursday, April 29, 2010 Have you filed your taxes yet? Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Do you think drinking and driving penalties proposed by the Province go too far, are just right, or don’t go far enough? Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Would you have any moral problem with accepting money from Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner if he donated to local CRD parkland acquisition? Monday, April 26, 2010 During the course of the anti-HST campaign, has your opinion been swayed in either direction? Sunday, April 25, 2010 Have you ever taken part in the TC10K? Saturday, April 24, 2010 Have you noticed a difference in road safety since the introduction of law banning the use of hand held cell phones while driving? Friday, April 23, 2010 Will a hike in parking fares be enough to discourage you from going downtown? Thursday, April 22, 2010 Do you do anything to mark Earth Day? Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Do you pay attention to the amount of salt in your food? Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Would you encourage your children to pursue a career in the skilled trades as opposed to a profession requiring a university degree? Monday, April 19, 2010 Do you support the construction of the Site 'C' Dam? Sunday, April 18, 2010 Do you think smoking should be banned in Victoria area public parks and beaches? Saturday, April 17, 2010 Do you support bringing the Juno Awards to Victoria? Friday, April 16, 2010 After two years since the Cormorant Street Needle Exchange closed, do you think Victoria needs a replacement site? (or several small sites?) Thursday, April 15, 2010 Do you think the provincial government should directly intervene in local school board affairs? Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Has bullying touched your life? Tuesday, April 13, 2010 How far do you think the Vancouver Canucks will go in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs? Monday, April 12, 2010 What’s your initial reaction to the idea of patient-based funding for hospitals, as a means to improve wait times and efficiency? Sunday, April 11, 2010 Do you think it's wrong for the University of Victoria to demolish a 'community garden' constructed by students on the school's lands without U-VIC's consent? Saturday, April 10, 2010 Do you think Kash Heed should be stepping down from his role as MLA for Vancouver-Fraserview in addition to stepping down as Solicitor General? Friday, April 09, 2010 What’s your impression of the $2-million dollar provincial contribution to the CRD’s purchase of Juan De Fuca forest lands? Thursday, April 08, 2010 Will you watch Tiger Woods at the Masters? Wednesday, April 07, 2010 Do you support arming RCMP officers on Parliment Hill with submachine guns? Tuesday, April 06, 2010 Do you want to see Michaelle Jean's term as Governor General extended? Monday, April 05, 2010 Will you buy the new iPad, when the Apple device goes on sale in Canada later this month? Sunday, April 04, 2010 Do you plan on signing the petition against HST? Saturday, April 03, 2010 Were you inconvenienced by Friday's wind storm? That is, did your power go out, was your sleep interrupted or did a tree fall on your property for example? Friday, April 02, 2010 DO YOU AGREE WITH VICTORIA CITY COUNCIL THAT THE CURRENT PROPOSAL FOR A MEGA YACHT MARINA IN THE INNER HARBOUR IS NOT A GOOD FIT FOR VICTORIA? Thursday, April 01, 2010 To rebalance the House of Commons, would you rather add extra seats? or redistribute what we already have? Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Should university tuition rise with the inflation rate? Tuesday, March 30, 2010 Do you think Parliament should reopen the debate on Canada's withdrawal from Afghanistan? Monday, March 29, 2010 Do you use Facebook? Sunday, March 28, 2010 Do you support the proposal for a mega yacht marina in Victoria's inner harbour? Saturday, March 27, 2010 Are you going to take part in Earth Hour tonight? That is, turn out your lights at 8:30 for one hour? Friday, March 26, 2010 Do you compost? Thursday, March 25, 2010 Should the University of Victoria cull rabbits on campus to control the overpopulation problem? Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Do you think Victoria Police officers should permanently carry body worn video cameras? Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Do you spend more time on the Internet than you do watching television? Monday, March 22, 2010 Have you used the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) either to buy or sell a home? Sunday, March 21, 2010 Do you suffer from spring-related allergies? Saturday, March 20, 2010 Do you think money needs to be put into monitoring the backcountry to prevent adventure seekers from entering into areas where avalanche risk is high? Friday, March 19, 2010 If an election were called now in BC, who would you vote for? Thursday, March 18, 2010 Should the CRD accommodate off road vehicles in some park space? Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Should the Region spend more money to try and fix the CREST radio system, or should it find a new system? Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Have you traveled to Mexico in the past couple years? Monday, March 15, 2010 Have you ever had reason to venture into the backcountry of BC’s mountains during winter – for skiing, snowmobiling or any other activity? Sunday, March 14, 2010 Do you agree that the qualifications for legal aid in BC are much too restrictive----in that they exclude most of the working poor? Saturday, March 13, 2010 Do you think there should be a public referendum on borrowing money for sewage treatment projects in the CRD? Friday, March 12, 2010 Do you like the idea of random breathalyzer tests? Thursday, March 11, 2010 Do you think the Capital Region should be served by one central police force? Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Should the province encourage “Health Tourism,” where foreigners can be treated in BC for a high price? Tuesday, March 09, 2010 Do you agree with the province ending charity affiliation for Bingo revenues? Monday, March 08, 2010 Should BC tap into potential power sources, such as run-of-river and geothermal, in order to become a net exporter of electricity? Sunday, March 07, 2010 Do you think BC should have an annual statutory holiday in February to honour the 2010 Winter Olympics? Saturday, March 06, 2010 Do you agree with an opposition MP who says it was 'hypocritical' of federal finance minister Jim Flaherty to take a costly flight aboard a government jet instead of flying commercially----this after tabling his belt-tightening budget? Friday, March 05, 2010 On a scale of 1-5, how do you rate the Federal Budget? Thursday, March 04, 2010 Should the “in all thy son’s command" line in the national anthem be changed to “thou dost in us command”? Wednesday, March 03, 2010 On a scale of 1-5, how do you rate the BC 2010 Budget? Tuesday, March 02, 2010 Do you think the legal system needs to give tougher sentences for financial crime? Monday, March 01, 2010 Would you like to see governments maintain, or increase, program spending in this week's budgets? Or, would you like to see governments start to cut costs and fight deficits? Sunday, February 28, 2010 Did you watch the gold medal hockey game today? Saturday, February 27, 2010 In the wake of another massive earthquake, do you have an earthquake disaster plan ready? Friday, February 26, 2010 Do you think the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team was wrong to let a champagne and beer celebration spill onto the ice at an empty Canada Hockey Place? Thursday, February 25, 2010 Do you think personal mobility scooters should be subject to a speed limit while on sidewalks? Wednesday, February 24, 2010 How do you commute to work? Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Did you interpret Canada’s Own the Podium program literally? (as in, did you expect our athletes to win the most medals?) Monday, February 22, 2010 Do you think the protection of Victoria’s heritage buildings is worth a $1.5 million dollar a year budget? Sunday, February 21, 2010 With the arrest of a taxi driver on duty and driving under the influence, do you feel safe taking a taxi? Saturday, February 20, 2010 Did you feel the earthquake early this morning? Friday, February 19, 2010 Are you going to Vancouver this weekend? Thursday, February 18, 2010 Will the April 1st hike in BC Ferry fares make you less likely to travel off Vancouver Island? Wednesday, February 17, 2010 How many medals do you predict Canada will win during the 2010 Olympics? Tuesday, February 16, 2010 Do you agree with the tighter mortgage rules introduced by the Federal Government? Monday, February 15, 2010 Should BC join several other provinces and have a holiday this (Family Day) Monday? Sunday, February 14, 2010 Are you celebrating Valentines Day today? Saturday, February 13, 2010 Did you watch the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic games? Friday, February 12, 2010 Who are you guessing will be the final Olympic Torch Bearer? Thursday, February 11, 2010 Is BC Ferries right to run money losing extra sailings in the interest of getting people to the Olympics? Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Would you defer your property taxes if given the option? Tuesday, February 09, 2010 Should actor turned California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger be a Vancouver Olympic torch bearer? Monday, February 08, 2010 Do you think tanning beds should have health warnings? Sunday, February 07, 2010 Do you think Olympic Security officials are too strict on people who wish to express anti-Olympic sentiments? Saturday, February 06, 2010 Will you watch the Superbowl? Friday, February 05, 2010 When (if) you watch the Super Bowl, is it mainly for the football? Or is it for the spectacle of half-time shows and high priced TV ads? Thursday, February 04, 2010 Do you think the House of Commons takes too many breaks? Wednesday, February 03, 2010 Within the last couple years, have you been to the Juan de Fuca area west of Sooke? Tuesday, February 02, 2010 Do you agree with the City of Victoria’s bid to buy three Traveler’s Inns? Monday, February 01, 2010 How has your behaviour been changed by the ban on hands-held cell phones while driving? Sunday, January 31, 2010 Do you support a Canadian Military presence in Afghanistan? Saturday, January 30, 2010 Do you agree with the not-guilty verdict handed down Friday in the Brotherstons' murder trial? Friday, January 29, 2010 Have you taken advantage of the Home Renovation Tax credit, which is scheduled to end after this weekend? Thursday, January 28, 2010 Should the CRD have any say in Central Saanich's Vantreight Farms subdivision issue? Wednesday, January 27, 2010 Do you think Steve Fonyo should have been stripped of his Order of Canada? Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Would you support relaxed development restrictions for rural areas –if– it meant more affordable housing? Monday, January 25, 2010 Do you think it should be easier or harder to develop land in the Agricultural Land Reserve? Sunday, January 24, 2010 Will you attempt to travel to the mainland while the Olympic Games are on? Saturday, January 23, 2010 After the Commissioner left this week, do you think the paralysis of BC's Information and Privacy Commission is a major concern for the people of British Columbia? Friday, January 22, 2010 Have you ever experienced a consumer product recall? Thursday, January 21, 2010 How would you rate the Canadian Government’s response to the Haitian earthquake disaster? Wednesday, January 20, 2010 Do you support all day kindergarten? Tuesday, January 19, 2010 Were you affected, in any way, by the wind storm? Monday, January 18, 2010 Do you think kitchen waste should be disposed of separately from other garbage? Sunday, January 17, 2010 Do you think the Canadian government should deport American army deserters who flee to Canada? Saturday, January 16, 2010 In the wake of Tuesday's earthqake, have you donated money to an aid organization for relief efforts in Haiti? Friday, January 15, 2010 Do you agree with a Conference board of Canada report that suggests Downtown crime has reduced the livability of Victoria? Thursday, January 14, 2010 Should there be significant private sector involvement in the CRD's sewage treatment project? Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Do you think Vancouver Canuck hockey player Alex Burrows should have spoken out about officiating he perceived to be biased? Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Should the government of Canada encourage increased trade in seal products with China? Monday, January 11, 2010 Are you contributing to an RRSP this year? Sunday, January 10, 2010 Do you think opening the 'Our Place' shelter 2 hours earlier on weekdays will help stop pedestrian accidents on Pandora Avenue? Saturday, January 09, 2010 Do you think Stephen Harper's prorouging of Parliament until after the Olympics is over is undemocratic? Friday, January 08, 2010 Which project would you bet on to be completed first? Thursday, January 07, 2010 Do you think BC should raise the minimum wage? Wednesday, January 06, 2010 Would you prefer to see National Parks geared more towards visitors, or towards conserving wildlife? Tuesday, January 05, 2010 Which Greater Victoria mall would you describe as the region’s “premier retail shopping destination?” Monday, January 04, 2010 Are you worried about your job security? Sunday, January 03, 2010 Gordon Campbell has indicated he intends to run again in 2013. Do you think keeping the same party leadership will help or hurt the BC Liberals? Saturday, January 02, 2010 If the cost wasn't an issue, would you accept an opportunity to take a space flight? Friday, January 01, 2010 Did you make a New Year's resolution this year? Thursday, December 31, 2009 What was greater Victoria's top news story in 2009? Wednesday, December 30, 2009 Do you think the Governor General made the right decision granting the Conservative government's request to suspend Parliament until March? Tuesday, December 29, 2009 AFTER TODAY'S BC COURT OF APPEAL RULING, DO YOU AGREE RETIRED JUDGE THOMAS BRAIDWOOD SHOULD BE ABLE TO MAKE FINDINGS OF MISCONDUCT AGAINST THE 4 MOUNTIES INVOLVED IN ROBERT DZIEKANSKI'S DEATH? Monday, December 28, 2009 Are new security measures on flights bound for the United States an over reaction to recent security threats? Sunday, December 27, 2009 Does the alleged Christmas Day airline terror attack make you think twice about flying? Saturday, December 26, 2009 Will you, or did you go boxing day shopping? Thursday, December 24, 2009 Do you think U-Vic’s plan to sterilize and adopt out feral rabbits will do enough to solve the bunny population problem on campus? Wednesday, December 23, 2009 Should the government regulate trans fats? Tuesday, December 22, 2009 Have you stopped talking on your (handheld) cell phone while driving yet, ahead of the new law against the practice? Monday, December 21, 2009 Do you think the minimum down payment on a home should be more than 5% of the unit's cost? Sunday, December 20, 2009 Do you think Canada failed to play a large enough role at the UN climate change talks in Copenhagen? Saturday, December 19, 2009 Have you finished your Christmas shopping? Friday, December 18, 2009 Do you feel confident your pension and retirement savings will be enough? Thursday, December 17, 2009 Do you plan to travel over the holidays? Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Should the government give Alberta’s tarsands special treatment when Canada and the United States align environmental policies? Tuesday, December 15, 2009 When you donate to charity, do you do it online? Monday, December 14, 2009 Would you sign a petition to force a referendum on the HST? Sunday, December 13, 2009 Have you gotten the H1N1 vaccine? Saturday, December 12, 2009 Are you growing weary of hearing about the personal lives of celebrities? Friday, December 11, 2009 Should Parliament (and provincial legislatures) relax voting along party lines and allow more free votes? Thursday, December 10, 2009 Do you think British Columbia should create a Provincial Police Force after the RCMP contract is up? Wednesday, December 09, 2009 Have you attended the Luminara Lantern Festival? Tuesday, December 08, 2009 Do we need legislation allowing police to escort homeless people to shelters? Monday, December 07, 2009 Would you think twice about voting for a Member of Parliament based solely on how they voted on the HST? Sunday, December 06, 2009 Have you experienced any disruptions resulting from high winds this weekend? For example having your power go out, or trees fall down on your property? Saturday, December 05, 2009 Police are increasing their presence on roads this holiday season to catch impaired drivers. Do you see road blocks as a nuisance or necessary? Friday, December 04, 2009 Is China high on your list of travel destinations? Thursday, December 03, 2009 Are you less likely to conserve water now that the CRD has hiked water rates because we were so successful at conservation (and thus didn’t pay enough to balance the water district’s books)? Wednesday, December 02, 2009 Are you happy or concerned about Google Street View, which is now active in Greater Victoria? Tuesday, December 01, 2009 With the new CRD Board Chair being chosen Wednesday, would you (be honest) know who the current chair is if asked? Monday, November 30, 2009 Do you view climate change as the planet's "defining crisis"? Sunday, November 29, 2009 Do you plan to watch the Grey Cup today? Saturday, November 28, 2009 Do you think the new rules prohibiting cell phone use while driving will be used as an excuse to avoid paying for parking downtown? Friday, November 27, 2009 With both main parties claiming victory after the latest BC Legislative session, who do you think came out the 'victors'? Thursday, November 26, 2009 Do you want the Western Hockey League to return to Victoria? Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Do you think the Capital Region should still pursue sewage treatment? Tuesday, November 24, 2009 Do you plan to spend more, less, or the same amount that you usually do on Christmas gifts this year? Monday, November 23, 2009 Do you support the use of contracted services in health facilities? Sunday, November 22, 2009 With the national debt's reaching half a trillion dollars, effective tonight, do you think the time has come for government to stop spending money in attempts to stimulate economic activity? Saturday, November 21, 2009 Would you knowingly purchase a home in an area that could be subject to flooding, even in rare circumstances? Friday, November 20, 2009 Have you – or would you – use the Oxford University Press word of the year, Unfriend? Thursday, November 19, 2009 Do you think the Government of Canada sends the right message by serving seal meat in the parliamentary restaurant? Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Have you been a patron of the soon-to-be-closed McMorran’s Beach House? For anything from a meal to a wedding? Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Do you agree with the Vancouver Island Health Authority's move away from one big fixed needle exchange site in favour of several small sites? Monday, November 16, 2009 Would sturdy cabin-tents with floors, beds, tables and heaters make you more or less inclined to camp in a National Park? Sunday, November 15, 2009 With the last major round of Olympic ticket sales behind us, do you have tickets for any Olympic events? Saturday, November 14, 2009 Do you clear the lint vents from your dryer regularly? Friday, November 13, 2009 Does it bother you that Air Canada plans to charge extra for seats near the emergency exits or bulkheads– since they have more legroom? Thursday, November 12, 2009 Do you think off-road vehicles need to be regulated? Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Do you think people pay enough attention to Remembrance Day? Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Do you think the top officials at BC Ferries are paid too much? Monday, November 09, 2009 Are you concerned about the impact the Harmonized Sales Tax will have on BC's schools? Sunday, November 08, 2009 Do you think BC Ambulance Paramedics were wronged by the passing of back to work legislation? Saturday, November 07, 2009 Do you think the federal government should scrap the long gun registry? Friday, November 06, 2009 Will you turn out to the Legislature this afternoon to see the Royal Couple? Thursday, November 05, 2009 Do you think pro-athletes should get priority access to H1N1 vaccinations? Wednesday, November 04, 2009 Would you park your car in a City of Victoria parkade overnight? Tuesday, November 03, 2009 Do you think police planted provocateurs in the crowd protesting the Olympic Torch? Monday, November 02, 2009 Are government commissioned advertisements on the H-1-N-1 flu a good use of tax dollars? Sunday, November 01, 2009 Did you show up an hour early for anything today after forgetting to change your clock for the end of daylight savings? Saturday, October 31, 2009 Do you see the anti-Olympic protestors who intercepted the torch relay last night as heroes or villains? Friday, October 30, 2009 Was your commute through the Capital Region at all impacted by the Olympic Torch Relay? Thursday, October 29, 2009 Do you plan to give out treats on Halloween? Wednesday, October 28, 2009 When you -- or others in your household -- ride the bus, do you pay the cash fare, do you use a bus pass, or do you buy a sheet of tickets? Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Do you think the BC Government should have contributed to Victoria’s Johnson Street Bridge replacement project? Monday, October 26, 2009 Do you support the BC Government lending half-a-billion dollars for a new BC Place Stadium roof? Sunday, October 25, 2009 Do you think there should be a referendum for the City of Victoria's plan to borrow 42 million dollars to complete a replacement of the Johnson Street Bridge? Saturday, October 24, 2009 Have you, a family member or a friend come down with H1N1 since the pandemic began? Friday, October 23, 2009 Have you gotten a parking ticket in the City of Victoria recently? Thursday, October 22, 2009 Do you use an Mp3 player in your car? Either hooked up the car stereo of to a headset? Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Will you go out to see the Olympic torch relay while it makes its way through Greater Victoria? Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Should police have the ability to give breathalyzer tests randomly (without reason to suspect the subject is drinking and driving)? Monday, October 19, 2009 Should town centres offer free parking for scooters? Sunday, October 18, 2009 DID you believe the father of the 'balloon boy' when he said the fiasco was not a hoax? Saturday, October 17, 2009 Health officials say they are on track to get the H1N1 vaccine out to Canada by the first week of November. Will you get vaccinated? Friday, October 16, 2009 Should employees of the Vancouver Olympic Organizing committee give back $30-million dollars worth of bonuses? Thursday, October 15, 2009 Do you like the new Olympic medals? Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Is it reasonable for smaller communities on Vancouver Island to expect the same level of health services as the Capital Region? Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Do you prefer a low or a high Canadian dollar, when its value is compared to the US Dollar? Monday, October 12, 2009 Should BC Ferries passengers with assured loading passes be guaranteed a spot on today's sailings? Sunday, October 11, 2009 With major delays over the long weekend after a BC Ferries vessel was taken out of commission, do you think a bridge to the mainland is a viable solution for travel to and from Vancouver Island? Saturday, October 10, 2009 Do you think Barack Obama is a deserving winner of the Nobel Peace Prize? Friday, October 09, 2009 Did you (or will you) need to travel via BC Ferry this long weekend? Thursday, October 08, 2009 Should it be the City of Victoria’s responsibility to repair or replace the rail portion of the Johnson Street Bridge? Wednesday, October 07, 2009 Should the government ban flavoured tobacco products? Tuesday, October 06, 2009 Should police forces in the Greater Victoria area amalgamate? Monday, October 05, 2009 Will you turn out to see Prince Charles and Camilla when they visit Victoria next month? Sunday, October 04, 2009 Do you consider Greenpeace activists arrested for protests at tar sands developments in Alberta heroes or villains? Saturday, October 03, 2009 Do you think the right city was chosen as the site for the 2016 Summer Olympics? Friday, October 02, 2009 Do you like the new Olympic uniforms? Thursday, October 01, 2009 With the NHL regular season opening tonight, how do you think the Canucks will do this year? Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Has your car been broken into in the last couple years (in the Greater Victoria area)? Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Do you get flu shots? Monday, September 28, 2009 Have you ever used a for-profit medical clinic? Sunday, September 27, 2009 Do you think the provincial government should re-think its recent decision to shut down an early intervention program for autistic children? Saturday, September 26, 2009 E&N Rail celebrates its 123rd anniversary today. Do you use the E&N rail service? Friday, September 25, 2009 How often do you drive, ride, or walk across the Johnson Street bridge? Thursday, September 24, 2009 Does a reduced cost estimate for the Capital Region's Sewage Treatment project make it any more palatable to you? Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Would the creation of an independent civilian body to conduct investigations into the RCMP help change negative public perception of the force? Tuesday, September 22, 2009 Should climate change issues still be a top priority for governments during the recession? Monday, September 21, 2009 Should authorities have the power to force homeless people into shelters or jail during extreme weather? Sunday, September 20, 2009 Do you think Canadian soldiers that lose their lives in Canada's Afghan war mission die for a worthwhile cause? Saturday, September 19, 2009 Do you believe there are long term benefits to HST, that outweigh its short term costs? Friday, September 18, 2009 Do you think Victoria's intercity bus depot is in the right location? Thursday, September 17, 2009 Should Freedom of Expression rights apply to media corporations? (as in, should they have to air commercials even if they don’t like the message?) Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Does Canada need stronger laws against white collar crime? Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Should governments be able to cut off internet access to people who download illegally? Monday, September 14, 2009 Should governments sell public land to private developers, if the proceeds are used to fund needed public projects? Sunday, September 13, 2009 Do you predict Canadians will return to the polls this fall? Saturday, September 12, 2009 Do you think the US Coast Guard made a mistake in conducting a training exercise in Washington DC, on the 8th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, sparking panic and anxiety? Friday, September 11, 2009 Is it worth the money to build a second crossing over the Sooke River? Thursday, September 10, 2009 If an election was called today, how would you vote? Wednesday, September 09, 2009 Support her party or not, do you think Green Leader Elizabeth May can win Saanich Gulf / Islands in the next federal election? Tuesday, September 08, 2009 Do you plan to give your thoughts to the public consultation process surrounding the Johnson Street Bridge replacement? Monday, September 07, 2009 Is it fair to offer all day kindergarten at only fifty per cent of schools next year instead of all BC schools? Sunday, September 06, 2009 Game one of the Mann Cup Canadian Sr Men's Lacrosse Championship saw an unprecidented brawl on the floor. Do you think fighting should be banned from sports? Saturday, September 05, 2009 Do you think the new permanent urinal installed downtown will make a difference in the number of people relieving themselves in city streets at night? Friday, September 04, 2009 Have you ever had a conflict over the priority seating area on a transit bus? Thursday, September 03, 2009 Do you think Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff is bluffing when he threatens to bring down the government? Wednesday, September 02, 2009 Is the MSP premium increase actually a tax increase? Tuesday, September 01, 2009 During the recession, would you prefer to see governments make tough spending cuts and keep the deficit low? Or maintain spending and run a bigger deficit? Monday, August 31, 2009 Do you believe we’re out of the recession? Sunday, August 30, 2009 Do you think enough has been done, and is being done, on the investigation into the missing and murdered women from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and the Highway of Tears? Saturday, August 29, 2009 Do you text and drive? Friday, August 28, 2009 Have you done your back-to-school shopping yet? Thursday, August 27, 2009 Should the Prime Minister fill empty Senate seats, despite his previous criticism of the Upper Chamber and of patronage appointments? Wednesday, August 26, 2009 After hearing the throne speech, do you think the BC Liberal Government will steer the province on the right course or the wrong course over the next session? Tuesday, August 25, 2009 Would you refuse a pandemic vaccine? Monday, August 24, 2009 Do you think the environment should remain as big a priority for governments as the struggling economy? Sunday, August 23, 2009 Do you think Victoria City Council is moving too quickly to replace the Johnson Street Bridge? Saturday, August 22, 2009 Do you agree with Jack Layton and Gilles Duceppe that a Fall Election is the only way to oust the Harper Government? Friday, August 21, 2009 Is the media too hard on Prime Minister Stephen Harper? Thursday, August 20, 2009 Should the government apologize by way of cash to a woman stranded in Kenya for three months after a passport debacle? Wednesday, August 19, 2009 Do you think the billboard boasting of a beer "colder than most people from Toronto" was offensive, or funny? Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Would you support a move towards activity-based funding for hospitals, where hospitals get money based on the number of patients they treat? Monday, August 17, 2009 Have you spent your vacation at home this year? In other words, did you go on a so-called stay-cation? Sunday, August 16, 2009 Do you think Carole James' anti Harmonized Sales Tax road trip through the province will have an impact on the Liberal Government's move to implement the HST in British Columbia? Saturday, August 15, 2009 Does the recent ordeal of a Toronto woman detained in Kenya for three months make you question Canada's support of its citizens abroad? Friday, August 14, 2009 Should Taser International be allowed to challenge and defeat the results of the Braidwood Inquiry? Thursday, August 13, 2009 Are you concerned with the drastic drop in the numbers of sockeye salmon seen in the Fraser River? Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Do you think the Canadian Government will bow to pressure from the United States and keep Canadian combat troops in Afghanistan after the 2011 deadline? Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Do you believe police can be objective, fair and impartial when investigating alleged crimes committed by other police? Monday, August 10, 2009 Should the Government of Canada remove the requirement for Mexican travelers to acquire visas before visiting this country? Sunday, August 09, 2009 Assuming the new Harmonized Sales Tax is brought-in as planned, will you be voting for the BC Liberals in the next election? Saturday, August 08, 2009 Do you think the BC Liberals are telling the truth when they say the idea of the HST was not even being considered before the May 12th election? Friday, August 07, 2009 Should swine flu vaccine be provided by the government free of cost? Thursday, August 06, 2009 Should the city of Victoria have to pay legal costs for those who challenged and defeated a camping in parks bylaw as unconstitutional? Wednesday, August 05, 2009 The Prime Minister says yes, the leader of the opposition says no – do you think an opposition coalition ousting the Conservatives as government is still a looming possibility? Tuesday, August 04, 2009 With the government suddenly scrapping its leaky condo assistance program, are you or is anybody you know still facing a leaky condo remediation bill? Monday, August 03, 2009 Would significant funding cuts to British Columbia's arts programs affect you personally? Sunday, August 02, 2009 Do you prefer the NFL to the CFL? Saturday, August 01, 2009 Have the seating restrictions at this year's Symphony Splash (that's not being able to set up a chair until 8 am Sunday and then having to sit in it until the show starts) caused you to change your mind about attending this year? Friday, July 31, 2009 Do celebrity endorsements for special causes, such as William Shatner speaking out against fish farms, help or hinder public support? Thursday, July 30, 2009 Would you like to see the Downtown Victoria skyline feature more high-rise buildings? Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Is $1-million dollars reasonable compensation for the CEO of BC Ferries? Tuesday, July 28, 2009 Do you like the heat? Monday, July 27, 2009 Is a European Union trade ban on seal products a reasonable way to fight the seal hunt? Sunday, July 26, 2009 For those who caught last night's lightning show---was that the most spectacular display of lightning you have ever seen? Saturday, July 25, 2009 Do you think scanning ID's at bars and nightclubs is a good idea? Friday, July 24, 2009 Do you support a harmonized sales tax (HST)? Thursday, July 23, 2009 Should it be the responsibility of government to help struggling conventional television stations, such as CHEK? Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Would you reconsider shopping at a store that no longer provides plastic bags? Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Statistics Canada says reported crime and crime severity are down across the country, is that your perception? Monday, July 20, 2009 Should there be an independent watchdog for government records – such as email correspondence? Sunday, July 19, 2009 Do you think the one hundred mile diet is a realistic way to manage your carbon footprint? Saturday, July 18, 2009 Do you support the province taking a look at incorporating the private sector in BC's health care system? Friday, July 17, 2009 Do you use Facebook, or a similar social networking website? Thursday, July 16, 2009 Since the Vancouver Canucks have been given a 14-game long road trip, do you think every team should do the same? Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Should municipalities throughout the region adopt the same standardized policies for secondary suites? Tuesday, July 14, 2009 In your opinion, are the thieves who steal the heads off Victoria parking meters heroes or villains? Monday, July 13, 2009 What situation would you prefer in Ottawa after the next election? Sunday, July 12, 2009 Canadian Blood Services says the summer months are a critical time for blood donation. Do you donate blood? Saturday, July 11, 2009 Do you agree with Federal Foreign Affairs Critic Bob Rae that Stephen Harper's mistaken criticism of Michael Ignatieff on a world stage reflected a serious lack of judgement? Friday, July 10, 2009 Do you agree that a refusal to carry political advertising is a violation of free speech? Thursday, July 09, 2009 Do you support Victoria's Barwatch program, which may help curb rowdiness at nightspots but also brings up several privacy concerns? Wednesday, July 08, 2009 Do you think designated “Free Speech Zones” at the 2010 Olympics actually infringe on the right to free speech? Tuesday, July 07, 2009 Do you think media coverage of Michael Jackson’s death has been appropriate? Monday, July 06, 2009 Do you think the American President ought to have had his children with him when he stepped off the airplane for a summit meeting in Moscow? Sunday, July 05, 2009 Does hearing that Melanoma is becoming more and more common, prompt you to reconsider increasing your sun safety precautions? Saturday, July 04, 2009 How have your summer travel plans been affected by the recession? Friday, July 03, 2009 Will BC Ferry's extended CoastSaver program, which reduces the price for midweek travel, encourage you to make more trips this summer on a BC Ferry? Thursday, July 02, 2009 How did you pay your property taxes? Wednesday, July 01, 2009 Big crowds are expected in Victoria for today's Canada Day festivities. Will you be heading downtown to join in the celebrations? Tuesday, June 30, 2009 Would you recognize famous Canadians like Sir John A. MacDonald or Tommy Douglas if shown a picture? Monday, June 29, 2009 Do you agree with the idea of charging people who spark wildfires for the cost of dealing with the fire? Sunday, June 28, 2009 With two separate shootings in BC news this weekend - one on Vancouver Island - do you think enough is being done to tackle the issue of gun violence in our province? Saturday, June 27, 2009 In an effort to entice more Canadians to cast their ballots, Elections Canada will push for legislative changes this fall to allow online registration of voters, and electronic voting. Would an online option make you more likely to vote? Friday, June 26, 2009 Are you concerned about air quality in your neighbourhood? Thursday, June 25, 2009 Would having Robert Pickton tried for the murder of all 26 alleged victims – instead of just 6 as in the original proceedings – be worth the cost of a new trial? Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Will a no liquor policy (opened or not) downtown and on BC Transit buses this Canada Day inconvenience you? Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Have you made the trip to the Westshore big box stores that offer cheap gasoline? Monday, June 22, 2009 Have you ever used an online classifieds website, like Used Victoria or Craigslist? Sunday, June 21, 2009 Do strong attendance numbers in the local sports scene, make you think Victoria has a future in either the NHL or CFL? Saturday, June 20, 2009 Do the inconsistencies in testimony and evidence involved in the inquiry into the police tasering of Robert Dziekanski cause you to question the integrity of the RCMP? Friday, June 19, 2009 Do you ever talk on a cell phone while driving? (Be honest). Thursday, June 18, 2009 Have you noticed costs in your life going up or down? Wednesday, June 17, 2009 What’s your phone setup? Tuesday, June 16, 2009 Would you support a marina along the Westsong Walkway if it were a community based facility? Monday, June 15, 2009 Do you think Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff did the right thing by putting conditions on his support for the minority government? Sunday, June 14, 2009 Would you support the idea of having a farm at UVIC, akin to the UBC Farm? Saturday, June 13, 2009 How do you feel about the outcome of the Stanley Cup Final? Friday, June 12, 2009 Should Michael Ignatieff and the Liberals bring down the Conservative minority government next week? Thursday, June 11, 2009 Was the Premier right to increase the size of his cabinet? Wednesday, June 10, 2009 What do you think about a move to take the word ‘new’ out of the federal New Democratic Party’s name? Tuesday, June 09, 2009 Do you think local governments should actively fight against ‘Buy American’ provisions? Monday, June 08, 2009 Should alcohol be banned at the Easter Seals 24-hour Relay? Sunday, June 07, 2009 Canadian mayors meeting in Whistler have passed a resolution calling for U-S bidders to be shut out from city contracts. Do you think this is the right response to "Buy American" provisions in US President Obama's Stimulus Bill? Saturday, June 06, 2009 Prince Edward wrapped up his visit to the westcoast yesterday. Did you pay attention to our most recent royal visit? Friday, June 05, 2009 Do you support a plan to put a permanent outdoor urinal in downtown Victoria? Thursday, June 04, 2009 Are you concerned with the recent rise of the Canadian Dollar? Wednesday, June 03, 2009 Do you make a point of wearing a hat and sunscreen on days when a high UV index is forecast? Tuesday, June 02, 2009 Do you agree with the Canadian government spending billions of dollars to buy a stake in a restructured General Motors? Monday, June 01, 2009 Does Victoria need a new fixed site needle exchange? Sunday, May 31, 2009 Do you think the new rules requiring people to have a passport to cross the border will decrease the number of tourists to Victoria this season? Saturday, May 30, 2009 Do you think it's time for reform of Canada's Employment Insurance program? Friday, May 29, 2009 Should a person lose his or her home if it is found to house a marijuana grow-op? Thursday, May 28, 2009 Do you support a move to impose eight-year term limits on Canadian Senators? Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Who is made to look worse by the Conservative attack adds targeting the leader of the federal Liberals? Michael Ignatieff or Stephen Harper? Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Does news that the riding of Delta South could be decided by just over a dozen votes make you more likely to vote? Monday, May 25, 2009 Do you think North Korea actually poses a threat to the international community? Sunday, May 24, 2009 What is your position on excessive motorcycle noise on roads in the Capital Region? Saturday, May 23, 2009 In a study conducted by the Fraser Institute, Victoria General Hospital was ranked 10th in the Province based on performance. The results: Friday, May 22, 2009 Do you have a balance on your credit card right now? Thursday, May 21, 2009 Should the taxpayer foot the $2-million bill for Brian Mulroney’s legal fees at the Oliphant inquiry? Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Do you agree with giving the name “Salish Sea” to the area that encompasses the straits and sounds of Southern Vancouver Island and Puget Sound? Tuesday, May 19, 2009 Would you like to see two weeks of spring break for public schools? Monday, May 18, 2009 AS A MISSOURI WOMAN FACES SENTENCING TODAY FOR HER ONLINE INVOLVEMENT IN A 13 YEAR OLD GIRL'S SUICIDE, DO YOU THINK LAWS AROUND INTERNET USE SHOULD BE TIGHTENED? Sunday, May 17, 2009 Do you think 'third parties' on the BC provincial political stage stand a chance given the vote to keep the existing First Past the Post electoral system? Saturday, May 16, 2009 Do you think the foreign purchase of Victoria-based Custom House Ltd. is cause for concern over jobs leaving the capital region? Friday, May 15, 2009 Do you think the Mayor's task force on downtown rowdyism will solve the problem? Thursday, May 14, 2009 Do you think the Capital Regional District is moving too fast or too slow on sewage treatment? Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Do you think the Greater Victoria area will get short changed by the Liberal government after electing a majority of NDP MLA's? Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Now that the Vancouver Canucks are out, do still plan to follow the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Monday, May 11, 2009 How often do you buy a newspaper? Sunday, May 10, 2009 After being presented with Provincial election platforms for the last month, do you feel your concerns are being addressed by the parties/people running? Saturday, May 09, 2009 Do you already know how you will vote on Tuesday? Friday, May 08, 2009 Do you intend to, or have you already, cast your ballot in the advance polls instead of Tuesday’s election date? Thursday, May 07, 2009 In the last couple of years, have you attended a live horse race at Sandown Raceway? Wednesday, May 06, 2009 Are you in favour of the East Coast seal hunt? Tuesday, May 05, 2009 Have you played the lottery less this year than in the past? Monday, May 04, 2009 Who won the provincial election leader’s debate? Sunday, May 03, 2009 Where do you stand on Provincial electoral reform? Saturday, May 02, 2009 Has the outbreak of the H1N1 virus (the virus formerly known as Swine Flu) had any impact on your life? Friday, May 01, 2009 What has grabbed your attention the most? Thursday, April 30, 2009 With less than two weeks to go in the provincial election, how do you plan to mark your ballot? Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Do you support the new marina proposed for Victoria’s Harbour? Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Do you agree with the water district imposing restrictions even though there's no shortage yet? Monday, April 27, 2009 What do you think about GM scraping the brand Pontiac? Sunday, April 26, 2009 Does the international outbreak of Swine Flu prompt you to stop eating pork? Saturday, April 25, 2009 Do you think things like speeding tickets, private social networking web pages, or past run-in's with the law should be revealed to (or by) the media to tarnish the reputations of people running for office? Friday, April 24, 2009 Would you like to see city flower boxes and garden space used to grow fruits and vegetables? Thursday, April 23, 2009 Will the ongoing BC Rail trial influence the way you plan to vote in the May 12 provincial election? Wednesday, April 22, 2009 How do you plan to observe Earth Day? Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Should marijuana be decriminalized? Monday, April 20, 2009 Do you think the Canadian government should have done more to help Canadian travelers stranded overseas following the demise of Conquest Vacations? Sunday, April 19, 2009 Do you support the idea of having a new high speed passenger ferry connecting Victoria's Inner Harbour and Downtown Vancouver? Saturday, April 18, 2009 Do you think BC's Carbon Tax should be scrapped? Friday, April 17, 2009 Has the demise of Conquest Vacations shaken your confidence in travel companies? Thursday, April 16, 2009 In these early days of the provincial election campaign, which party has impressed you most? Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Now that we've had a few years to digest the pros and cons of the Single Transferable Vote system, will you support it on the provincial election referendum? Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Do you plan to follow -- or are you already following -- a provincial politician’s campaign on-line though sites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube? Monday, April 13, 2009 Have you used Passport Canada's soon to be discontinued service Passport On-Line? Sunday, April 12, 2009 Do you think the recent spate of gang violence on the Lower Mainland will have a negative impact on Vancouver Island's tourism revenue this season? Saturday, April 11, 2009 After the attack of a toddler by a Pit Bull on the Lower Mainland, do you think it is safe to own this type of dog as a family pet? Friday, April 10, 2009 Do you agree with the Supreme Court of Canada ruling that people have no privacy rights over their garbage once they put it out for collection? Thursday, April 09, 2009 What penalty do you think is appropriate when a student stages a bomb threat that turns out to be a hoax? Wednesday, April 08, 2009 Should the Federal Government create a $150-million dollar fund to rescue cash-strapped TV stations and their local newscasts? Tuesday, April 07, 2009 Where would you most like to see a highway interchange built? Monday, April 06, 2009 Do you think Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia that anybody can edit, is a help or hindrance to our education system? Sunday, April 05, 2009 Does recent the murder of a woman on a trail in Vancouver prompt you to take extra precaution when jogging, running or hiking? Saturday, April 04, 2009 What do you think about BC Ferries recent spike in fares? Friday, April 03, 2009 Pretend for a moment you live near the Victoria International airport – if you don’t already. Does the regional benefit of a runway extension outweigh the possibility of increased aircraft noise for local residents? Thursday, April 02, 2009 What do you want to see done with Victoria's aging Johnson Street Bridge? Wednesday, April 01, 2009 Where do you stand on the so-called gag law issue? Tuesday, March 31, 2009 Should parts of Government Street be closed to traffic and become a pedestrian mall? Monday, March 30, 2009 Did you turn off your lights Saturday night for Earth Hour? Sunday, March 29, 2009 Do you agree with a British charity spokesperson who is urging Madonna to reconsider adopting a child from Malawi? Saturday, March 28, 2009 The avalanche death toll has reached 23 in BC this year. Does this number affect your desire to partake in backcountry recreation? Friday, March 27, 2009 Would you like to see the Juno Music Award ceremony held in Victoria? Thursday, March 26, 2009 Does the dominance of just two credit card companies over the Canadian market concern you? Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Should horse drawn carriages be banned in Victoria? Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Do you think more needs to be done to ensure BC’s Welfare system is accessible? Monday, March 23, 2009 Given the recent evolution controversy surrounding Canada's Science Minister, we're curious if you believe life on Earth was created, just as it is today, less than 10,000 years ago. Sunday, March 22, 2009 Do you agree with Stephen Harper that the Federal Long Gun Registry should be scrapped? Saturday, March 21, 2009 Does one provincial police force investigating another ensure transparency? Friday, March 20, 2009 Should governing politicians appear on entertainment talk shows? Thursday, March 19, 2009 Do you wear a helmet while skiing? Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Do you feel Victoria and Vancouver Island have received a fair share of the province’s infrastructure spending? Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Do you agree with a group of Canadian lawyers who say George W. Bush shouldn’t be allowed into Canada because they see him as a suspected war criminal? Monday, March 16, 2009 With the rising levels of gang-style violence on the mainland, would you feel safe being a tourist in Vancouver? Sunday, March 15, 2009 Do agree with OPEC that the current price of oil is too low? Saturday, March 14, 2009 Would like to see BC form stronger trade partnerships with Canada's other western provinces? Friday, March 13, 2009 With Victoria’s jobless rate spiking in February, have you or has anybody you know become unemployed recently in the Greater Victoria area? Thursday, March 12, 2009 What’s the best way to deal with people driving while on a cell phone? Wednesday, March 11, 2009 The city of Victoria has released their top priorities in order of importance. Which do you feel is the number one issue? Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Should small BC airlines be forced to ground flights to Vancouver during the Olympics? Monday, March 09, 2009 What do you think of new upgraded red-light cameras being installed in intersections across the province? Sunday, March 08, 2009 What do you think of a new provincial government plan to limit the use of trans-fats in BC restaurants? Saturday, March 07, 2009 It’s not the first time the question has been asked, but do you think it is finally time to do away with changing the clocks twice per year for daylight saving time? Friday, March 06, 2009 Do you think immigrants brought to Canada as children should be eligible for deportation if they commit a crime? Thursday, March 05, 2009 Have you ever bought event tickets at an outrageous price through a secondary seller because they were no longer available through Ticketmaster? Wednesday, March 04, 2009 Do you think local television signals should be free? Tuesday, March 03, 2009 Have you, or has anyone you know, warmed up to the Victoria real estate market and started looking to buy? Monday, March 02, 2009 Are you contributing to your RRSP for the 2008 tax year? Sunday, March 01, 2009 When do you think the global economic downturn will end? Saturday, February 28, 2009 Do you think the 2010 Olympic Games will deliver the positive economic impacts being predicted by the province? Friday, February 27, 2009 Should the downtown arena provide shuttles to and from designated parking lots during major events, like the womens' curling championship? Friday, February 27, 2009 What do you think the penalty should be if a student stages a bomb threat that turns out to be a hoax? Thursday, February 26, 2009 What do you think of a recommendation that post secondary tuitions be raised dramatically in Canada? Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Do you use the phone book anymore? Tuesday, February 24, 2009 When municipal governments are criticized for inadequate public consultation, who do you think is at fault? Monday, February 23, 2009 Do you feel NATO forces in Afghanistan are doing enough to prevent civilian casualties? Sunday, February 22, 2009 How many of the movies nominated for "Best Picture" at this year's Oscars have you actually seen? Saturday, February 21, 2009 What do think of news the security costs for the 2010 Olympic Games have reached 900-million-dollars? Friday, February 20, 2009 Who do you think will win best picture at this Sunday’s Academy Awards? Thursday, February 19, 2009 Should any web site, blog or networking site have the right to indefinitely keep information posted by users? Wednesday, February 18, 2009 How do you score the provincial budget (on a scale where 'one' is atrocious and 'five' is perfection)? Tuesday, February 17, 2009 What’s your take on closing schools during the Olympic Games? Monday, February 16, 2009 What would you like to see most in the provincial budget? Sunday, February 15, 2009 Should the CRTC step in and make regulations for Canadian content on the internet? Saturday, February 14, 2009 What do you think of the BC law now in effect limiting third party advertising leading up the provincial election in May? Friday, February 13, 2009 What’s your top Valentine’s Day gift choice? Thursday, February 12, 2009 With one year to go until the Olympics in Vancouver, do you think the cost of hosting the games is money well spent? Wednesday, February 11, 2009 What’s the top priority for any additional police resources in BC? Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Do you think Alex Rodriguez should be penalized in some way for admitting he used steroids while playing baseball? Monday, February 09, 2009 In light of a Heart and Stroke Foundation study that found prices for healthy food varies widely across Canada, we're asking if the price of grocery items like fruits, vegetables or lean meat keeps you from a healthy diet. Sunday, February 08, 2009 After news of another atheist advertising campaign planned for busses in a Canadian city, we'd like to know if you believe in some form of a higher power? Saturday, February 07, 2009 Are you confident you will keep your job in the coming year? Friday, February 06, 2009 With 35-thousand jobs lost in BC last month, do you believe the province’s finance minister when he says BC is in the best position to weather the economic storm? Thursday, February 05, 2009 Do you have a problem with children in your family taking the Foundation Skills Assessment tests? Wednesday, February 04, 2009 Should the Canadian government intervene in the case of Omar Khadr? Tuesday, February 03, 2009 Do you agree with the BC government's decision to suspend its own balanced budget legislation? Monday, February 02, 2009 In your opinion, does it constitute job action if BC Teachers refuse to give controversial Foundation Skills Assessment tests to their students? Sunday, February 01, 2009 Are you watching the Super Bowl today? Saturday, January 31, 2009 Do you change your driving plans when icy conditions are reported? Friday, January 30, 2009 Are your retirement plans affected by the current economic slump? Thursday, January 29, 2009 With the provincial court throwing out Victoria’s camping in parks regulations – and the Mayor saying parks are for everyone and need to be kept safe and accessible, we’re asking if you even use city parks? Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Would you like to see fighting banned, not just in the NHL, but in all levels of hockey? Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Do you think that today's federal budget will survive a confidence vote in the House of Commons? Monday, January 26, 2009 Are you hopeful Capital Region municipalities will get their fare share of the $7-billion dollars in federal infrastructure money? Sunday, January 25, 2009 How do you feel about food safety standards in Canada? Saturday, January 24, 2009 Do you care about the federal budget package being released on Tuesday? Friday, January 23, 2009 After the teenaged drivers in a street race turned crash on Quadra were given 15-day roadside suspensions, do you think penalties for such activities are stiff enough? Thursday, January 22, 2009 Do you recycle with a blue box that is NOT one of the official types from the Capital Regional District? Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Did you see or hear U.S President Obama's inauguration speech yesterday? Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Do management layoffs at BC Ferries worry you? Monday, January 19, 2009 With Barack Obama's inauguration scheduled for tomorrow, do you think Canada-US relations will improve after he takes office? Sunday, January 18, 2009 Have the recent Olympic Village funding problems in Vancouver made you more concerned about Olympic cost overruns affecting YOU? Saturday, January 17, 2009 Will you watch television coverage of Barack Obama's presidential inauguration on Tuesday? Friday, January 16, 2009 Should the federal government's upcoming budget give money to improve, what some are calling, "poor-quality, overcrowded" First Nations housing? Thursday, January 15, 2009 Do you think Haro Woods near U-Vic is a good place for a sewage treatment plant? Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Have you lost money because of Nortel? Tuesday, January 13, 2009 In your life, have you recently witnessed or experienced discrimination against girl’s sports? Monday, January 12, 2009 How would you feel about an overseas interest buying the Bear Mountain Resort in Langford? Sunday, January 11, 2009 Will the increase in postage prices (effective tomorrow) make you mail less? Saturday, January 10, 2009 Do you think demonstrations across Canada about the conflict in Gaza will make any kind of difference internationally? Friday, January 09, 2009 Was your property assessment less than you thought it would be this year? Thursday, January 08, 2009 Should an aboriginal sentencing circle be used to help determine the fate of a Saskatchewan man who pleaded guilty to criminal negligence after his two daughters froze to death? Wednesday, January 07, 2009 Do you have flood insurance? Tuesday, January 06, 2009 What makes driving the Malahat more dangerous? Monday, January 05, 2009 Do you believe the head of Olympic security when he says costs won't hit a billion dollars as some have suggested? Sunday, January 04, 2009 Do you think BC should have a law that forces homeless and mentally ill people into shelters during severe weather? Saturday, January 03, 2009 What will be the biggest issue for you in the upcoming provincial election? Friday, January 02, 2009 Should charges be laid when people ski, snowmobile or otherwise go to out-of-bounds mountain areas knowingly? Thursday, January 01, 2009 Will you be making a New Years Resolution this year? Wednesday, December 31, 2008 What was the most important LOCAL news story of 2008? Tuesday, December 30, 2008 Does it bother you that the Provincial Government shifted pine beetle funding from the Forestry to the Community Development Ministry? Monday, December 29, 2008 Should World Junior Hockey rules be changed to help avoid blow-out scores? Sunday, December 28, 2008 Do you have faith in the Canadian Justice System? Saturday, December 27, 2008 How do you think airlines and airports handled the recent snowfall? Friday, December 26, 2008 Will you brave the crowds today to find that perfect boxing day deal? Wednesday, December 24, 2008 Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Do you intend to make an RRSP contribution for the current tax year? Monday, December 22, 2008 What do you think of the region's snow clearing efforts, overall? Sunday, December 21, 2008 How do you feel about the 4 billion dollar Canadian automaker bailout? Saturday, December 20, 2008 Has the recent gondola accident in Whistler made you question the safety of ski resorts? Friday, December 19, 2008 Have you, or has someone you’ve known, ever needed help from charity in some way? Thursday, December 18, 2008 Do you think British Columbia should follow Quebec in making winter tires mandatory? Wednesday, December 17, 2008 Are you hoping the snow sticks around for Christmas? Tuesday, December 16, 2008 If you witnessed a crime would you report it to police? Monday, December 15, 2008 How badly has the snow impacted you? Sunday, December 14, 2008 Have you done all of your Christmas shopping? Saturday, December 13, 2008 What's your take on news the Harper government spent around one-billion taxpayer dollars just on consultants during its first two years in office? Friday, December 12, 2008 Do you feel all levels of government are doing enough to address concerns surrounding the police use of Tasers? Thursday, December 11, 2008 Are you prepared for the snow and subzero temperatures about to hit the Island? Wednesday, December 10, 2008 With rumours and speculation heating up again and a decision expected soon, do you think Mats Sundin will actually become a Vancouver Canuck? Tuesday, December 09, 2008 Do you think Michael Ignatieff is the best choice to lead the federal Liberal Party? Monday, December 08, 2008 With less than three weeks to go before Christmas, how are your preparations going? Sunday, December 07, 2008 When do you think Liberal leader Stephane Dion will step down? Saturday, December 06, 2008 How do you feel about the ban on cigarettes at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena? Friday, December 05, 2008 Should the provincial government get on with building an overpass at the Trans-Canada Highway and Mackenzie? Thursday, December 04, 2008 If another election is called in January, how would you vote? Wednesday, December 03, 2008 If you were Governor General Michaelle Jean, what decision would you make? Tuesday, December 02, 2008 How would you like to see local governments respond to the global economic downturn? Monday, December 01, 2008 Would you like to see the Province fund more fare reductions on BC Ferries? Sunday, November 30, 2008 What are your thoughts on Prime Minister Harper changing tomorrow's parliamentary schedule, avoiding a planned motion of non-confidence from the Liberals? Saturday, November 29, 2008 Are you for or against the idea of opposition parties in Ottawa forming government? Friday, November 28, 2008 Would you support the removal of the $1.95 per vote subsidy for federal political parties? Thursday, November 27, 2008 Will you continue attending arts performances -- such as threatre, music or movies -- despite any financial pinch you may feel? Wednesday, November 26, 2008 Are you starting to think about the provincial election this spring? Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Do you accept the Finance Minister's estimate that B-C coffers will suffer a three billion dollar hit over three years because of the economic downturn? Monday, November 24, 2008 Do you think the Trans-Canada highway overpass near Spectrum School should get more lighting and fencing? Sunday, November 23, 2008 Do you think the U.S. government should bail out the Big Three auto companies? Saturday, November 22, 2008 How has your retirement portfolio been effected by the current fiscal crisis? Friday, November 21, 2008 Are you planning to buy a new car in the midst of the economic downturn? Thursday, November 20, 2008 Do you think airlines should be forced to give free seats to disabled or obese people who need the space? Wednesday, November 19, 2008 What do you think of possible job action on the part of paramedics? Tuesday, November 18, 2008 What do you think of an initiative to give homeless people specially designed bikes and carts for collecting bottles and cans? Monday, November 17, 2008 Do you shop on the Internet? Sunday, November 16, 2008 Did you vote in yesterday's civic elections? Saturday, November 15, 2008 Do you agree with Prime Minister Stephen Harper's plan for G-20 nations to submit their financial plans to other member nations for peer review? Friday, November 14, 2008 Do you favour federal government financial assistance for Ontario's auto industry? Thursday, November 13, 2008 Do you agree with MLA John Horgan, who is pushing again for gasoline price regulation? Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Are you satisfied with the job that Elections Canada did running the last federal election? Tuesday, November 11, 2008 What is the number one issue in this week-end's civic election? Monday, November 10, 2008 Why are you not a member of the Royal Canadian Legion? Sunday, November 09, 2008 Will you be getting a flu shot this cold and flu season? Saturday, November 08, 2008 What do you think about Canada Post's decision to classify election pamphlets as 'junk mail' and refusing to deliver them? Friday, November 07, 2008 What do you think of Victoria's move to new parking kiosks rather than parking metres? Thursday, November 06, 2008 Is this a good time to be buying real estate in Victoria? Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Did Americans make the right choice in their presidential election? Tuesday, November 04, 2008 What's your thought on the suggestion the federal Liberal party should rethink the location of its convention in May, now that it's expected to be a leadership convention? Monday, November 03, 2008 How do you feel about police disguising themselves as Squeegee Kids in order to ferret out those who are not wearing their seatbelts? Sunday, November 02, 2008 How closely will you be following the results of Tuesday night's U-S election? Saturday, November 01, 2008 Canadian Blood Services says it is facing a blood shortage, with just a two day supply of blood across the country--instead of the usual six days supply. How are you helping out with the national blood supply? Friday, October 31, 2008 Have you cut your Christmas shopping budget for this year? Thursday, October 30, 2008 Were the provincial by-elections in Vancouver yesterday necessary? Wednesday, October 29, 2008 What do you think of the tight new restrictions on Hallowe'en fireworks? Tuesday, October 28, 2008 Would the Carole James prescription be more or less effective than Gordon Campbell's, in fending off recession in B-C? Monday, October 27, 2008 What should be the penalty for racing vehicles on public roads? Sunday, October 26, 2008 Do you feel BC's tenancy laws need to be changed to protect tenants from unfair conduct by landlords, such as evicting tenants and hiking their rents while suites are being renovated? Saturday, October 25, 2008 Has the recent economic downturn caused you to change the amount of money you donate to charities? Friday, October 24, 2008 Do you agree with the British decision to start teaching about "the birds and the bees" in kindergarten? Thursday, October 23, 2008 Will the Premier's plan to insulate the economy from world events be effective? Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Are you willing to have your id recorded when you entre a bar or nightclub, for security? Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Who'd make the best new leader for the Liberal party? Monday, October 20, 2008 Who's going to win the World Series this year? Sunday, October 19, 2008 Have you ever donated to a political party? Saturday, October 18, 2008 Do you think the government is doing enough to solve the root problems of homelessness? Friday, October 17, 2008 Are you confident the Harper government will take action to eliminate gasoline price gouging? Thursday, October 16, 2008 What should the city of Victoria do about the court ruling that it cannot ban camping in parks? Wednesday, October 15, 2008 How do you characterize the just-concluded election campaign? Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Should candidates for municipal office be required to post a bond, to discourage frivolous campaigns? Monday, October 13, 2008 Should there be a time limit on the roadside memorials that often spring up at the scenes of fatal traffic accidents? Sunday, October 12, 2008 Do you think that any of southern Vancouver Island's three incumbent Members of Parliament will be unseated in Tuesday's Federal Election? Saturday, October 11, 2008 Do you feel that a Conservative government would eventually lift the moratorium on off-shore drilling and oil-tanker traffic on the BC coast? Friday, October 10, 2008 What do you think of the bonusses being paid employees of B-C Ferries? Thursday, October 09, 2008 Will the economic crisis determine how you vote in Tuesday's election? Wednesday, October 08, 2008 Would you be willing to pay a toll on the Malahat highway to fund improvements to the highway? Tuesday, October 07, 2008 Does it annoy you to see damaged election signs? Monday, October 06, 2008 What do you expect from the Canucks this season? Sunday, October 05, 2008 Should cosmetic medical procedures for pets, such as the cropping of ears and docking of tails on dogs, be made illegal? Saturday, October 04, 2008 Now that the United States has passed its $700,000,000,000 bailout package, do you think the credit crisis is over? Friday, October 03, 2008 Who won the national leaders' election debate? Thursday, October 02, 2008 What do you think of B-C Ferries' winter service cutbacks in the name of saving money? Wednesday, October 01, 2008 Should there be a cull of feral rabbits at the University of Victoria campus? Tuesday, September 30, 2008 How much tax increase are you willing to pay for a rail transit system between downtown Victoria and the Westshore? Monday, September 29, 2008 With Prince Charles looking ahead to his 60th birthday, we wonder if he will ever be King? Sunday, September 28, 2008 Which federal political party do you feel would do the best job in safeguarding Canada's economy, both corporations and front-line workers, as the country endures the "global credit crisis?" Saturday, September 27, 2008 Would you support the federal government scrapping the softwood lumber trade agreement with the US? Friday, September 26, 2008 A little over halfway through the (federal) election campaign, we wonder if you've decided whom you will be voting for? Thursday, September 25, 2008 Are you confident that Canada is insulated from the U-S financial crisis? Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Should the current mayor and police board hire Victoria's next police Chief? Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Should the province fund Victoria's "Con-Air" project to send wanted criminals back to their home provinces? Monday, September 22, 2008 What do you think of the notion of a city's animal control department confiscating dogs that are allowed to annoy neighbours by barking outdoors at all hours of the day and night? Sunday, September 21, 2008 Have you or will you donate to the Canadian Cancer Society through the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock? Saturday, September 20, 2008 What do you think about the NDP losing two BC candidates in the upcoming federal election because of their use or support of marijuana? Friday, September 19, 2008 What do you think of the plan to give pharmacists the authority to renew prescriptions for up to a year? Thursday, September 18, 2008 Should there be exceptional efforts made to provide housing for homeless youth based on their age? Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Are you going to donate to the United Way this year? Tuesday, September 16, 2008 We wonder if you've jumped on the re-usable shopping bag bandwagon? Monday, September 15, 2008 If the federal election was being held today which party's candidate would you vote for in your riding? Sunday, September 14, 2008 Hundreds of people rallied in 20 demonstrations nation-wide yesterday in support of American war resisters facing deportation from Canada. Do you think Americans fleeing war should be allowed refuge in Canada? Saturday, September 13, 2008 Have you ever accessed the services of your Member of Parliament? Friday, September 12, 2008 Have you been victimized by counterfeit "brand-name" merchandise? Thursday, September 11, 2008 What do you think of the fact there will be no sitting of the B-C Legislature this fall? Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Are you going to rush to purchase Winter Olympics tickets? Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Should the Green party leader be invited to participate in federal election leaders' debates? Monday, September 08, 2008 What's the single most important issue that will determine how you vote in the federal election? Sunday, September 07, 2008 Do you think Liberal Leader Stephane Dion is being hypocritical on environmental issues for choosing an older Boeing 737 as transportation during the election campaign? Saturday, September 06, 2008 Do you feel the Prime Minister is being hypocritical in calling a federal election before the set date his own government made law? Friday, September 05, 2008 What do you think of the plan to bar possession of tobacco at Save On Foods Memorial Centre? Thursday, September 04, 2008 What do you think of the notion of "two-tiered" billing for electricity? Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Assuming there is a federal election this fall: do you know which party you will vote for? Tuesday, September 02, 2008 Are you more likely to use public transit because of new service improvements this fall? Monday, September 01, 2008 Would you be comfortable living or working 160 storeys up? (the confirmed height of the new 'world's tallest building') Sunday, August 31, 2008 Should the Green party be allowed to participate in federal leadership debates during a possible fall election campaign? Saturday, August 30, 2008 Now that the Green Party has secured its first ever seat in the federal Parliament, do you think the party will secure more seats if an election is called in the coming weeks? Friday, August 29, 2008 Do you agree with Victoria council's decision not to allow a small rental apartment block to be converted into condominiums? Thursday, August 28, 2008 Should there be a ban on keeping exotic animals, such as tigers, as pets anywhere in British Columbia? Wednesday, August 27, 2008 What do you think of the new requirement that members of the Ladies Professional Golf tour be proficient in English? Tuesday, August 26, 2008 What do you think of a proposal to ban virtually all carry-on luggage on Greyhound busses? Monday, August 25, 2008 What's your knee-jerk reaction to news the government has cancelled plans to build new naval supply ships? Sunday, August 24, 2008 What aspect of these Olympic Games will you remember most? Saturday, August 23, 2008 Now that there are no Canadians left in any Olympic events, will you still be watching the competitions? Friday, August 22, 2008 Do Canadians have a right to criticize Adam Van Koeverden's performance in the 1000 metre Olympic kayak race? Thursday, August 21, 2008 Do you favour less government and more industry monitoring of food quality standards? Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Do you believe in "Bigfoot"? Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he will spend the `next few weeks' contemplating whether or not to call a fall election. Saber rattling aside, do you think either the government or the opposition will actually trigger an election this fall? Monday, August 18, 2008 Should Ottawa be buying attack helicopters to protect Canadian transports in Afghanistan? Sunday, August 17, 2008 The Taliban has issued an ultimatum saying they will kill more Canadian Aid workers if Canadian troops do not pull out Afghanistan. Does this increase or decrease your support for the Afghan mission? Saturday, August 16, 2008 What are your thoughts on a team of 20 aboriginal hunters in northern Quebec catching and killing the first bowhead whale in the Hudson Strait in over 100 years. Friday, August 15, 2008 Are you upset by Canada's poor medal count at the Olympic Games? Thursday, August 14, 2008 Are you satisfied with the amount of information released to the public regarding the suspension and eventual resignation of Victoria’s Police Chief? Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Are you happy with the amount of financial support Canada gives its elite athletes? Tuesday, August 12, 2008 What's going to happen to local residential real estate prices for the rest of this year? Monday, August 11, 2008 It's another example of scientific research to determine if we 'can' that leaves us wondering whether we 'should' be experimenting into means of achieving invisibility? Sunday, August 10, 2008 What are your reactions to news the BC government is giving its top bureaucrats pay raises -- the highest getting an extra $105,000 per year. Saturday, August 09, 2008 Canada's Foreign Minister says consular officials are prepared to help a Canadian detained during a protest in Beijing. Do you think they should? Friday, August 08, 2008 What's your prediction for Canada's medal haul at the summer Olympics? Thursday, August 07, 2008 What increase are you prepared to pay to fund modernization and expansion of the Canadian Forces? Wednesday, August 06, 2008 Do you agree with the deployment of a Canadian warship to protect emergency food shipments to Africa from pirates? Tuesday, August 05, 2008 Do you agree with the expense of millions of taxpayer dollars on the free B-C Day events? Monday, August 04, 2008 Will you be heading to the inner harbor for today's BC 150 celebrations? Sunday, August 03, 2008 Do you agree with the City of Victoria's new policy banning the chaining of lawn chairs in the inner harbor in the days leading up to today's Symphony Splash? Saturday, August 02, 2008 Should all water be sold privately on the open market? Friday, August 01, 2008 Should buss passengers be subjected to the same kinds of security screenings as passengers on airplanes? Thursday, July 31, 2008 Should the federal government block the Bell and Telus plans to charge cell phone users for receiving unwanted text messages? Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Which of the following should the government ban immediately, in the name of public health and safety? Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Are you likely to donate to Victoria's so-called "con air" program? Monday, July 28, 2008 Should China take draconian measures to make sure the smog clears in Beijing before the start of the Olympic games? Sunday, July 27, 2008 Would you like to see something like the Pemberton Music Festival come to an area on Vancouver Island? Saturday, July 26, 2008 Now that we have a few weeks of 10-digit-dialing under our belts, how are you feeling about always dialing the area code? Friday, July 25, 2008 Are you itching for a federal election this fall? Thursday, July 24, 2008 Let's weigh the need for a bridge to the mainland: which is the higher priority for your tax dollars? a bridge or a sewage treatment system? Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Do you agree with the choice of Canada's flag bearer for the opening ceremonies at the Beijing Olympics? Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Are you nervous about subjecting your unborn children or grandchildren to "souvenir ultra-sounds" Monday, July 21, 2008 Should the government of Canada demand the return of terror suspect Omar Khadr from U-S custody? Sunday, July 20, 2008 Should NATO be sending more troops into Afghanistan? Saturday, July 19, 2008 What's your reaction to the U-S army's shooting of pigs to provide soldiers with training in the treatment of battlefield wounds? Friday, July 18, 2008 Do you believe the Statistics Canada report this week that the nation's crime rate was down again last year? Thursday, July 17, 2008 Should B-C Hydro be liable for costs borne by its customers during black-outs? Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Do you agree with the decision to scale down the B-C summer games torch in order to conserve energy? Tuesday, July 15, 2008 What's your reaction to news the prime minister will not attend the opening ceremonies of the Beijing olympics? Monday, July 14, 2008 Are you as familiar with Canada's role in the Korean war as you are the 1st and 2nd world wars? Sunday, July 13, 2008 Should people injured cliff jumping at lakes and other bodies of water be made to pay for the cost of their rescue? Saturday, July 12, 2008 Should the government move to criminalise “cyber-bullying?” Friday, July 11, 2008 Should there be an arbitrary limit on the number of years or terms that a municipal politician may serve? Thursday, July 10, 2008 Do you agree with Canada's decision to eliminate zero-down, 40 year mortgages? Wednesday, July 09, 2008 Do you agree with police checks of individuals on their way downtown for the Canada Day celebrations last Tuesday night? Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Is the G-8 action plan on climate change (to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2050) meaningful? Monday, July 07, 2008 Should the schools bar students from bringing electronic devices such as cell phones and i-pods to school? Sunday, July 06, 2008 Which federal political party do you think would do the best job taking care of the environment? Saturday, July 05, 2008 Is the Canadian government doing enough to stop the illegal flow of American guns into our country? Friday, July 04, 2008 What do you think about Markus Naslund leaving the Vancouver Canucks? Thursday, July 03, 2008 Do you agree with Finance Minister Colin Hansen’s view that offshore oil and gas drilling on the West Coast would fit in with the province’s climate action goals? Wednesday, July 02, 2008 Should drivers have a legal right to refuse a roadside sobriety test? Tuesday, July 01, 2008 What do you think of the possibility that the country's best known pro-abortion activist Dr. Henry Morgentaler could receive the Order of Canada? Monday, June 30, 2008 Will you be filling up your gas tank today before the carbon tax comes in tomorrow? Sunday, June 29, 2008 Did you attend this year’s Victoria Tall Ships festival? Saturday, June 28, 2008 Have the high gas prices made you change your plans for Canada Day celebrations? Friday, June 27, 2008 Should the Canada Day holiday be moved to Monday, so that we get a long week-end? Thursday, June 26, 2008 Have you ever supplied liquor to your (underaged) children? Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Should all municipal police forces in B-C have the same pay scale? Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Was George Carlin a hero or a villain? Monday, June 23, 2008 What's your reaction to ten digit dialling of local phone numbers? Sunday, June 22, 2008 Have the rising gas prices changed your opinion about the provincial carbon tax being introduced next month? Saturday, June 21, 2008 Should RCMP cadets be paid for the time they spend at the force’s national training academy? Friday, June 20, 2008 Will the so-called "green shift" carbon tax plan announced by the Liberals yesterday make you more or less likely to vote Liberal in the next federal election? Thursday, June 19, 2008 What's your thought on British research aimed at producing mutant mosquitos in an attempt to stop malaria? Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Do you like the prospect that the U-S might lift a ban on off-shore oil and gas drilling? Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Is the price of oil going to come back down (to any significant degree)? Monday, June 16, 2008 Have you carpooled to work or school with a non family member this year? Sunday, June 15, 2008 Who's going to win the NBA Championship? Saturday, June 14, 2008 Have you ever listened to music or watched movies which were illegally downloaded from the internet? Friday, June 13, 2008 Do you hope that we find life on Mars? Thursday, June 12, 2008 Should the Vancouver Canucks retire Trevor Linden's number? Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Is the salmonella scare in the U-S causing you to steer away from tomatoes? Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Have you or has any member of your immediate family ever used or attended an event at the Juan de Fuca Velodrome? Monday, June 09, 2008 Should Canadian taxpayers provide a financial incentive to GM to keep the Oshawa truck plant in operation? Sunday, June 08, 2008 How much money do you plan to donate to charities this year? Saturday, June 07, 2008 Given the chance, would you buy an electric car? Friday, June 06, 2008 What's your thought on the prospect of the CBC's losing rights to use the Hockey Night in Canada theme music? Thursday, June 05, 2008 What's your knee-jerk reaction to news that an American university secretly tracked movements of 100 thousand people, by tracking their cell phone use? Wednesday, June 04, 2008 Are you nervous about the size of your mortgage? Tuesday, June 03, 2008 Do we need legislation in Canada to control cell phone charges? Monday, June 02, 2008 Should the province buy up private campsites to prevent their transformation into condos? Sunday, June 01, 2008 Do you agree with a British proposal which would ban all branding on cigarette packages, forcing companies to sell them in plain black-and-white cartons with nothing but health warnings? Saturday, May 31, 2008 Have you ever used a payday loan company? Friday, May 30, 2008 Should the federal government pay cities for the time their police forces spend enforcing federal laws? Thursday, May 29, 2008 Do you favour the new 2.4 cent per litre tax that British Columbia is going to add to the price of gasoline? Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Should Ottawa appeal yesterday's "safe injection site" ruling in B-C Supreme Court? Tuesday, May 27, 2008 Should recreational gun ranges be closed in Canada? Monday, May 26, 2008 Do we have enough cell telephone coverage in the capital region? Sunday, May 25, 2008 When was the last time you participated in a half or full Marathon? Saturday, May 24, 2008 Should NATO forces be trying to negotiate with the Taliban in Afghanistan? Friday, May 23, 2008 What do you think of naming the new floating bridge at Kelowna after former Premier Bill Bennett? Thursday, May 22, 2008 Do you favour the Trade, Investment, and Labour Mobility Agreement between B-C and Alberta? Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Who's going to win the Stanley Cup? Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Finance Minister Jim Flaherty boasts that federal tax cuts are stimulating the economy, because we are spending our larger-than-average tax refunds. We wonder what you're doing with yours? Monday, May 19, 2008 What's your reaction to news that VIA Rail had a business reason for its apparently generous offer of free travel for members of the armed forces this summer? Sunday, May 18, 2008 Are you concerned that needle exchange services in Victoria are going mobile? Saturday, May 17, 2008 Police are warning that officers will be on the lookout for bad drivers this long weekend. We'd like to know if you have ever received a speeding ticket? Friday, May 16, 2008 How do you feel about paying about 200-million dollars for a new retractable roof for BC Place Stadium? Thursday, May 15, 2008 Do you think the Capital Region, or at least the South Island, should have its own bomb disposal team? Wednesday, May 14, 2008 In light of the 7.9 magnitude earthquake in China, how prepared are you for a sizable earthquake in this area? Tuesday, May 13, 2008 In light of rising food prices, and warnings we could be paying a lot more in the not-too-distant future, we wonder if you've bought into the 'hundred mile diet' mentality. Monday, May 12, 2008 What are your plans for the coming Victoria Day long weekend? Sunday, May 11, 2008 Do you think natural health products in this country need to be more tightly regulated? Saturday, May 10, 2008 Was anyone in your family persecuted in Canada during World War 1 because of their race or country of origin? Friday, May 09, 2008 Do you think the crown prosecutors who released Peter Lee from custody prior to the Oak Bay murder-suicide last year should be forced to testify at an inquiry into the the tragedy? Thursday, May 08, 2008 Would you use the commuter bus service between downtown Victoria and the Cowichan Valley? Wednesday, May 07, 2008 How much aid should Canada contribute to Myanmar following Saturday's deadly cyclone? Tuesday, May 06, 2008 What do you think about Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccinations for BC school girls in grades 6 and 9? Monday, May 05, 2008 Do you want to hear a tape recording of the frantic 911 call placed by one of the people killed in last year's Oak Bay slayings? Sunday, May 04, 2008 Did you purchase health insurance the last time you left Canada? Saturday, May 03, 2008 What do you think of the Federal Government’s program of transfer payments between so called “Have” and “Have not” provinces? Friday, May 02, 2008 We wonder if you have ever encountered a cougar in the wild? Thursday, May 01, 2008 Do you agree with legislation requiring employers to keep civilian jobs open for military reservists? Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Are you expecting (or have you already received) an income tax refund this year? Tuesday, April 29, 2008 What's your knee-jerk reaction to news that Canada will answer the UN's call for more money to help feed the world's poor? Monday, April 28, 2008 Would you knowingly purchase stolen wine? Sunday, April 27, 2008 Should public transit workers in large cities be allowed to go on strike? Saturday, April 26, 2008 Should police be allowed to conduct unannounced searches using drug-sniffing dogs at public places like Bus Terminals or Schools? Friday, April 25, 2008 Have you started hoarding food to hedge against rising prices? Thursday, April 24, 2008 When was the last time you looked something up in a paper encyclopedia or dictionary? Wednesday, April 23, 2008 How much are you prepared to pay for sewage treatment? Tuesday, April 22, 2008 What is the number one challenge facing our world today? Monday, April 21, 2008 Are Canadians getting good value for the 22 million dollars that we spend every year, subsidizing mail delivery to and from Members of Parliament? Sunday, April 20, 2008 Do you agree with a Toronto school board’s decision to create an “Afrocentric” public school which will serve African-American students and employ African-American teachers? Saturday, April 19, 2008 What do you think of the federal government's plans to ban the production of baby bottles containing bisphenol-A? Friday, April 18, 2008 Should British Columbia overrule all bans on clotheslines, in the name of energy conservation? Thursday, April 17, 2008 Do you use Capital Regional District parks? Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Are you happy knowing that a portion of the subsidy that you pay the B-C Ferry Corp is going to fund a 60 per cent pay raise for members of its board of directors? Tuesday, April 15, 2008 What's your knee-jerk reaction to the Canucks' firing of the General Manager? Monday, April 14, 2008 Does Canada have any business calling for the removal of the Governor of Kandahar, (Afghanistan) Sunday, April 13, 2008 Do you think the federal government acted appropriately in using heavily armed boarding parties to seize an anti-sealing vessel in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence? Saturday, April 12, 2008 Should someone charged, but not necessarily convicted, of a serious crime be forced to submit their DNA to a national database? Friday, April 11, 2008 How much weight should the ability to speak two languages be given, in applications to join the RCMP? Thursday, April 10, 2008 Do you think Victoria needs a "Walk of Fame" as suggested by the mayor? Wednesday, April 09, 2008 Which Canadian team has the best chance of winning the Stanley Cup? Tuesday, April 08, 2008 Should Canada boycott the Beijing Olympics? Monday, April 07, 2008 In light of continued protests, do you feel the Olympic torch relay should be halted? Sunday, April 06, 2008 Now that the Canucks are golfing, we'd like to know if you think Trevor Linden will be returning to the team next season? Saturday, April 05, 2008 Should internet providers be allowed to "shape" internet traffic by slowing down certain applications to allow others more bandwidth? Friday, April 04, 2008 Should public figures be held to account for politically incorrect comments (on any subject) made years ago? Thursday, April 03, 2008 With a warning today about a new computer virus designed to steal financial information, we wonder if you ever put such information on your computer? Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Do you think liquor service should be available on the B-C ferries? Tuesday, April 01, 2008 Do you agree with the Victoria School Board's refusal to create a students' ombudsman's office? Monday, March 31, 2008 Do you agree with the decision that the Medical Services Plan will start paying for acupuncture? Sunday, March 30, 2008 Exactly how did you mark last night's Earth Hour? Saturday, March 29, 2008 Mothers Against Drunk Driving is condemning organizers for what is hoped to be the world's largest pub crawl planned for this evening in eastern Canada. Do you agree? Saturday, March 29, 2008 Mothers Against Drunk Driving is condemning organizers for what is hoped to be the world's largest pub crawl planned for this evening in eastern Canada. Do you agree? Friday, March 28, 2008 Are you going to turn off all your electric lights and appliances tomorrow night as part of "earth hour"? Thursday, March 27, 2008 Would you ride in a hot air balloon? Wednesday, March 26, 2008 What do you think of the revelation that the Conservative Party's website offers suggestions on "talking points" for supporters who might use them when participating in radio talk shows? Tuesday, March 25, 2008 What's your knee-jerk reaction to news that Canada's army is using satellite-guided shells in Afghanistan (at a cost of 150 thousand dollars each)? Monday, March 24, 2008 Have you signed an organ donor card? Sunday, March 23, 2008 Did you attend any form of religious service to mark this Easter Sunday? Saturday, March 22, 2008 Today is "World Water Day" and advocates are urging Canadians not to take clean water for granted. Do you make conscious decisions in your everyday life to conserve water? Friday, March 21, 2008 Who would you most like to see headlining the opening ceremonies at the Vancouver Olympics? Thursday, March 20, 2008 What's the best use for 50 million dollars in new found federal money for policing in B-C? Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Should the police and courts intervene criminally in on-ice hockey violence? Tuesday, March 18, 2008 Should taxpayers pick up the tab for training of police recruits at the provincial Justice Institute? Monday, March 17, 2008 Should Canadians boycott Mexican resorts in protest over that country's imprisonment without trial of a Canadian woman? Sunday, March 16, 2008 Has your support for Canada's involvement in the Afghanistan mission changed in the last year? Saturday, March 15, 2008 Will China's questionable human rights policies play a part in your decision whether or not to watch this summer's Olympic Games broadcast from Beijing? Friday, March 14, 2008 Does the (B-C) opposition owe lobbyist Ken Dobell an apology for its attacks on him in the past week, now that a judge has ruled his offense was "trivial"? Thursday, March 13, 2008 Are you satisfied with the Transportation Safety Board report on the sinking of a B-C ferry? Wednesday, March 12, 2008 What one improvement would be most likely to cause you to use or to increase your use of public transit? Tuesday, March 11, 2008 What do you think of the Registered Education Savings Fund proposed in a liberal M-P's private member's bill in Ottawa? Monday, March 10, 2008 What do you think of the proposed new location for Victoria's needle exchange centre? Sunday, March 09, 2008 What do you think of the idea of changing the name of the "Georgia Strait" to the "Salish Sea" in honor of area First Nations. Saturday, March 08, 2008 Have you ever been the victim of workplace bullying and, if so, did your employer handle the problem to your satisfaction? Friday, March 07, 2008 What do you think of the earlier-than-usual time change this week-end? Thursday, March 06, 2008 Do you like the idea of having ICBC collect outstanding by-law fines before renewing car insurance policies? Wednesday, March 05, 2008 How do you (usually) dispose of unused prescription drugs? Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Who should determine the limits on film content that will be eligible for federal tax credits? Monday, March 03, 2008 Are you looking forward to using the new rapid transit line into Vancouver from the airport? Sunday, March 02, 2008 The Ontario Fire Marshall's office has determined there were no working smoke detectors in a home where a fire killed four people. Does your home have working smoke detectors? Saturday, March 01, 2008 BC Agriculture Minister Pat Bell says he'll introduce amendments to our province's animal cruelty laws to give the S-P-C-A greater powers. Does BC need tougher laws regarding cases of animal cruelty? Friday, February 29, 2008 Do you agree with the decision to bring Prince Harry home from Afghanistan? Thursday, February 28, 2008 Are you satisfied with the limited moves made by the Vancouver Canucks just before the trade deadline? Wednesday, February 27, 2008 Are you more likely to save five thousand dollars this year because the interest it will generate will be tax free? Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Should the sentence for a drunk driving conviction include automatic forfeiture of one's car? Monday, February 25, 2008 Do you think winter is over? Sunday, February 24, 2008 What movie do you think will win Best Picture at this evening's Academy Awards? Saturday, February 23, 2008 Protests continue in Canada and abroad today against Kosovo's declaration of independence last week. Should Canada join the United States in recognizing Kosovo as a sovereign state? Friday, February 22, 2008 What do you think of ICBC's 470 thousand dollar investment in local traffic improvements? Thursday, February 21, 2008 What annoys you more at the gas pump: A 3 1/2 cent tax increase or a six cent price increase? Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Will you use your 100 dollar "climate action dividend" cheque to reduce your carbon footprint? Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Will the retirement of Fidel Castro mean dramatic changes in Cuba? Monday, February 18, 2008 If B-C was to declare the third Monday in February (today) a stat holiday, what would it be called? Sunday, February 17, 2008 Do you agree with a move by a number of Danish newspapers earlier this week to reprint the controversial cartoons of the Muslim prophet Mohammed in the name of free speech? Saturday, February 16, 2008 After news a Moroccan man is on trial for assuming the identity of that country’s prince, using information from Facebook, we’d like to know if you’re confident your information is safe with social networking websites? Friday, February 15, 2008 What do you think of employers' paying employees for time spent volunteering at the Olympics? Thursday, February 14, 2008 Do you think the RCMP were excessively heavy-handed in their break-up of a protest camp in Langford yesterday? Wednesday, February 13, 2008 How do you score this week's Throne Speech (on a scale where "one" is nirvana; and "five" is a complete disaster)? Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Is it appropriate to remove portraits of the Queen from ships of the B-C ferry fleet, on the basis that it is now a private corporation? Monday, February 11, 2008 Should the provincial government make a point of locating new office space outside of downtown Victoria, to try to reduce rush hour traffic congestion? Sunday, February 10, 2008 Yesterday we asked who you felt should win the US Democratic presidential nomination. In the interest of balance, today we'd like to know: who do you feel should win the Republican nomination? Saturday, February 09, 2008 Who do you feel should win the Democratic presidential campaign race south of the border? Friday, February 08, 2008 Do you support the proposed two year extension of Canada's mission in Afghanistan? Thursday, February 07, 2008 We wonder if reading is alive and well in the age of the internet. How many books do you read in a year? Wednesday, February 06, 2008 What do you think of the trend toward revitalizing (or totally rebuilding) certain landmark shopping centres? Tuesday, February 05, 2008 Do you agree that Victoria International Airport should expand to accomodate overseas flights? Monday, February 04, 2008 Experts say many Americans who tuned in yesterday's Superbowl were more interested in the commercials than the game, and yet we aren't permitted to see the U-S commercials in Canada. What do you thinik of that rule? Sunday, February 03, 2008 The grandmother of two young girls found frozen to death on a Saskatchewan reserve is calling for a ban on alcohol to prevent similar tragedies from happening again. Is this a realistic solution? Saturday, February 02, 2008 How often do you donate blood? Friday, February 01, 2008 What do you think of having to pay for gas before you pump it? Thursday, January 31, 2008 What do you think of the B-C Ferry Corp's plan to dispose of four aging ships? Wednesday, January 30, 2008 What's your thought on the Royal B-C Museum's plan for a special B-C 150th exhibit this year? Tuesday, January 29, 2008 What's the fairest way of raising funds to improve transit service? Monday, January 28, 2008 Are you concerned about the treatment of suspected Taliban insurgents captured in Afghanistan? Sunday, January 27, 2008 The majority of the NHL is idle this weekend with All Star game activities. Do you think the schedule would be better off without an All Star game? Saturday, January 26, 2008 Rallies are being held in several cities across the country today by a group appealing to the government to allow US war resisters to stay here in Canada. Should US soldiers who refuse to serve in the Iraq war be allowed to take refuge in Canada? Friday, January 25, 2008 Australia's government advises Aussies to be careful about visiting Canada (apparently we have some safety issues). We wonder if you would feel safe visiting Australia? Thursday, January 24, 2008 Does British Columbia need an independent civilian agency to investigate allegations of police impropriety? Wednesday, January 23, 2008 Do you agree with Esquimalt's decision not to hold a by-election to fill a vacancy on Council? Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Have you ever felt threatened while riding a Victoria transit bus? Monday, January 21, 2008 Who's going to win the Superbowl? Sunday, January 20, 2008 A question for motorists -- do you come to a complete stop before crossing uncontrolled intersections with train tracks? Saturday, January 19, 2008 Would you be OK paying more money into the C.R.D.'s park acquisition fund? Friday, January 18, 2008 Should the B-C medical plan be paying for prostate screening tests for men? Thursday, January 17, 2008 What's your thought on Japan's whale hunt, in Antarctic waters? Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Was the government right to fire the head of the nuclear safety commission? Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Should OPEC increase production in order to minimize the hardship in oil consuming nations like the USA? Monday, January 14, 2008 Do you think we are getting good value from Statistics Canada? Sunday, January 13, 2008 BC Ferries has changed their policy so customers with a reservation can change it up to one hour before sailing time, for a 9-dollar fee. What do you think of this? Saturday, January 12, 2008 Do you support the construction of the Bear Mountain interchange? Friday, January 11, 2008 Have you ever been frightened by turbulence while on a commercial flight? Thursday, January 10, 2008 What do you think of the notion of investing 600 million dollars upgrading the Chalk River nuclear facilities? Wednesday, January 09, 2008 Are you following the U-S presidential election campaign? Tuesday, January 08, 2008 Would you recommend that your children consider a mobile home as an affordable housing option? Monday, January 07, 2008 Do you think a carbon tax, as recommended by the National Roundtable on the Environment, is a good way to lower emissions? Sunday, January 06, 2008 Should people be billed if they are rescued while skiing or snowboarding outside the designated boundaries of a ski resort? Saturday, January 05, 2008 Do you agree with the provision in the Youth Criminal Justice act which prohibits underage suspects from being publicly named? Friday, January 04, 2008 The law states minimum force should be used by any citizen against anyone breaking into their residence. Do you worry about such a thing if someone were to break into your home? Thursday, January 03, 2008 B.C. homeowners are receiving their assessment notices. How do You react? Wednesday, January 02, 2008 The City of Victoria has closed its Centennial Parkade for 6 weeks of refurbishment. Do you feel that will make it more attractive to park there? Monday, December 31, 2007 What was the most important local news story of 2007? Sunday, December 30, 2007 Do you agree with some Canadian politicians saying an international body is needed to investigate the death of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto? Saturday, December 29, 2007 Do you think the NHL needs to commission a report on the use of performance enhancing drugs in professional hockey? Friday, December 28, 2007 Do you think 20 years of free trade between Canada and the United States has been good news or bad news, for you personally? Thursday, December 27, 2007 What are Canada's prospects at the world junior hockey championship? Wednesday, December 26, 2007 Do you plan to return or exchange any of the Christmas gifts that you received this year? Monday, December 24, 2007 Will you be attending church as part of your Christmas ritual? Sunday, December 23, 2007 The Canadian military has agreed to donate 2,500 surplus C-7 rifles to the Afghan National Army along with ammunition and training. Is this a good idea? Saturday, December 22, 2007 Has the threat of severe weather made you cancel any travel plans this holiday season? Friday, December 21, 2007 The Prime Minister has warned that 2008 could be a turbulent year for the Canadian economy. We wonder about your personal expectations. 2008 will be: Thursday, December 20, 2007 Is it time for Queen Elizabeth II to retire? Wednesday, December 19, 2007 What makes the most sense for mass transit in the Greater Victoria area? Tuesday, December 18, 2007 Who do you support in the Hollywood writers' strike? Monday, December 17, 2007 Do you agree with the provision (at no charge) of crack pipes to users, in the name of 'harm reduction'? Sunday, December 16, 2007 Do you agree with a move by Police in Winnipeg to publicly name people who are charged, but have not yet been (or may never be) convicted, of drunk driving? Saturday, December 15, 2007 Do you think the Harper Government is doing enough to combat climate change? Friday, December 14, 2007 Have you been victimized by a fraud in the past 12 months? Thursday, December 13, 2007 Should the government of Canada forgive millions of dollars in import taxes on the new B-C Ferry ships being built in Germany? Wednesday, December 12, 2007 Do you agree that Canada needs its own foreign spy service? Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Do you like the idea of party politics at (your) city hall? Monday, December 10, 2007 Is it necessary to hold a second murder trial, on 20 new charges against Robert Pickton? Sunday, December 09, 2007 Some Ontario cities are considering banning the construction of new drive-thrus to reduce the number of vehicles idling in lineups. Would you support such a ban? Saturday, December 08, 2007 A major Canadian retailer has become to first to pull all products containing Bisphenol-A off its shelves due to possible health risks. Your thoughts? Friday, December 07, 2007 Will the prospect of paying five (5) dollars more in street parking fines deter you from visiting or shopping in downtown Victoria? Thursday, December 06, 2007 Do you think Robert Latimer should have been denied day parole? Wednesday, December 05, 2007 Alan Lowe announced yesterday he will not seek re-election as Victoria's mayor in 2008. With that in mind, how do you rate the job he's done during his terms in office? Tuesday, December 04, 2007 Now that the Canadian dollar is back hovering around the $1 US mark, we're wondering if you've taken advantage of the higher loonie in any way. Monday, December 03, 2007 After a bomb scare was quickly dealt with at the B.C. Ferries Tsawwassen terminal, do you feel safe travelling on the ferries? Sunday, December 02, 2007 Now that we've survived the season's first significant snowfall, do you consider the region as a whole more or less prepared to deal with surprise winter weather? Saturday, December 01, 2007 Today is World AIDS Day and 6,000 people will die from the disease in the next 24 hours. Are we doing enough at home and abroad to stop the spread of this devastating illness? Friday, November 30, 2007 Here it is the end of November: are your Christmas decorations up yet? Thursday, November 29, 2007 How would you resolve the impasse over Karlheinz Schreiber's reluctance to talk to the Commons Ethics Committee? Wednesday, November 28, 2007 What do you think of the Olympic mascots unveiled yesterday? Tuesday, November 27, 2007 Should there be an official national recognition of the 50th anniversary of Canada's only Nobel Peace Prize? Monday, November 26, 2007 Do you agree with Canada's new commitment of 100 million dollars to fight disease in Africa? Sunday, November 25, 2007 Former British leader Tony Blair has gone on the record saying he was reluctant to talk about his religious faith while he was in office. Be honest. Do the religious beliefs of a politician influence the way you vote? Saturday, November 24, 2007 Should Canada wait until big polluters like China and India agree to a hard target CO2 reduction plan before we do the same? Friday, November 23, 2007 What is your preferred method of payment for routine purchases (such as groceries; gasoline; or coffee or lunches) Thursday, November 22, 2007 What do you think of Tourism Victoria's much tamer advertising slogan for the coming year? Wednesday, November 21, 2007 How would you feel about a law in B-C prohibiting smoking in any automobile where a child is present? Tuesday, November 20, 2007 What's your knee-jerk reaction to the idea of closing the downtown lawn bowling greens? Monday, November 19, 2007 What's your knee-jerk reaction to news that Canadian Olympic medal winners will get cash prizes, courtesy the taxpayer? Sunday, November 18, 2007 In what it's calling a "scientific expedition," Japan has embarked on a hunt to kill more than a thousand whales including as many as 50 humpbacks. Should the hunting of whales be totally banned? Saturday, November 17, 2007 Are you worried about having enough safe, clean drinking water in the future? Friday, November 16, 2007 Does the NDP need a policy requiring that new MLA nominees be female or visible minority? Thursday, November 15, 2007 Do you agree with bans on backyard burning? Wednesday, November 14, 2007 What should be the minimum sentence for use of a gun in the commission of a crime? Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Given a choice (hypothetically) how would you rather the Capital Region spend a billion dollars? Monday, November 12, 2007 How would you characterize plans to beef up security on Parliament Hill? Sunday, November 11, 2007 Do you think our Remembrance Day poppies need a technical upgrade? Sunday, November 11, 2007 Do you think our Remembrance Day poppies need a technical upgrade? Saturday, November 10, 2007 Tomorrow is Remembrance Day. We want to know what you will be doing to mark the occasion. Friday, November 09, 2007 What do you think of the elimination of plastic shopping bags at the Langford Superstore? Thursday, November 08, 2007 What should Canada do about submarines? Wednesday, November 07, 2007 Should there be a rule prohibiting anyone from winning more than one (major) lottery jackpot in his or her lifetime? Tuesday, November 06, 2007 Should the CFL adjust its football play-off schedule this Sunday to avoid conflict with Cenotaph services for Remembrance Day? Monday, November 05, 2007 What do you think of the notion of a five dollar coin to replace paper money? Sunday, November 04, 2007 As the development boom continues, do you think we as a society are doing enough the protect and preserve trees? Saturday, November 03, 2007 Do you support the Police use of Tasers? Friday, November 02, 2007 Have you ever observed a police car being driven in an unnecessarily unsafe manner? Thursday, November 01, 2007 Given China's expressed displeasure, has Canada made a mistake by welcoming the Dalai Lama? Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Have you, or are you planning to shop in the U.S. this fall? Tuesday, October 30, 2007 Should ultra-violent video games be banned? Monday, October 29, 2007 What do you think of Japan's plan to photograph and fingerprint all foreign visitors? Sunday, October 28, 2007 Now that the final Saturday night before Halloween has come and gone, have you noticed a reduction in the amount of noise normally created by fireworks? Saturday, October 27, 2007 If you could only choose one, would you prefer a reduction to income tax or GST? Friday, October 26, 2007 Is Alberta doing the right thing by raising oil and gas resource royalties? Thursday, October 25, 2007 How much carbon tax are you prepared to pay? on a litre of gasoline for instance? Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Do you agree with the federal government's plan to sell office buildings, and then lease back the space? Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Do you support the Canadians forces' participation in large international military exercises? Monday, October 22, 2007 Who is going to win the World Series this year? Sunday, October 21, 2007 Should there be an upper age limit for being able to hold a pilot's licence? Saturday, October 20, 2007 A home in Ontario has had a massive television installed, said to be the biggest in Canada at 103 inches, costing nearly $100 thousand. Are you on board with the big-screen, hi-def craze? Friday, October 19, 2007 Should Provincial Court judges get a raise of 14 per cent (over three years)? Thursday, October 18, 2007 Should there be mandatory workplace testing for drug use? Wednesday, October 17, 2007 How do you score yesterday's Throne Speech ? (on a scale where "one" is abysmal; and "five" is nirvana) Tuesday, October 16, 2007 What would you do with the downtown Victoria needle exchange? Monday, October 15, 2007 Do you favour the Tsawwassen treaty that the provincial government intends to ratify this fall? Sunday, October 14, 2007 In the wake of a study exploring a link between certain professions and depression, we are wondering: do you like your job? Saturday, October 13, 2007 Have you been directly effected by the job action staged by library workers of CUPE local 410 on the south island? Friday, October 12, 2007 Should there be a total ban on pesticide use throughout the Capital Regional District? Thursday, October 11, 2007 Did you conduct a family fire drill last night? Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Do you think there needs to be a federal election this fall? Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Are you satisfied with the level of security at events at Save-on Foods Memorial Arena? Monday, October 08, 2007 Do Canadians get good value from their Foreign Service? Sunday, October 07, 2007 New regulations will soon force all B.C. drivers to pay before they pump gas. How do you feel about this? Saturday, October 06, 2007 Should Government Liquor Stores regulate the quantities in which they sell beer? Friday, October 05, 2007 What's your prediction for the Vancouver Canucks this season? Thursday, October 04, 2007 Mankind's 50 years of exploring outer space have been: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 What do you think of the Abraham Lincoln's visit to Victoria? Tuesday, October 02, 2007 Should the possession and consumption of alcohol be prohibited? Monday, October 01, 2007 Do you think the qualifications to become a police officer are too stringent? Sunday, September 30, 2007 The Federal Government is set to unveil its 64-million dollar anti-drug strategy. Is this: Saturday, September 29, 2007 Al Gore is in Victoria today to speak about climate change at the Victoria Conference Centre. Do you have an interest in hearing Gore speak? Friday, September 28, 2007 What should the federal government do with a 14 billion dollar surplus? Thursday, September 27, 2007 Should there be more stringent security screening of passengers on regional float plane services? Wednesday, September 26, 2007 Should "mosh pits" and "crowd surfing" be banned at rock concerts? Tuesday, September 25, 2007 Would you encourage your children to pursue a military career? Monday, September 24, 2007 Do you think you should be able to receive your property tax notice (and other notices from city hall) via e-mail? Sunday, September 23, 2007 Would you undergo a cosmetic medical procedure if you knew there was a chance you could die? Saturday, September 22, 2007 With the Dollar more or less at par, are you planning on doing any cross border shopping? Friday, September 21, 2007 What do you think of the prospect of a massive housing development west of Sooke? Thursday, September 20, 2007 The high value of the Canadian dollar is (on balance) good news or bad news? Wednesday, September 19, 2007 What's your reaction to planned B-C Ferry fare increases? Tuesday, September 18, 2007 Now that almost all local jurisdictions have adopted tough fireworks by-laws, do you expect Hallowe'en to be quieter and safer than in the past? Monday, September 17, 2007 Should automobile manufacturers be allowed to sell automobile insurance? Sunday, September 16, 2007 With news a Canadian is among the survivors of a fiery plane crash in Thailand, we'd like to know: Do you feel safe traveling by air? Saturday, September 15, 2007 Have you already, or do you plan to, see the Canucks at their Colwood training camp? Friday, September 14, 2007 Should Canada accept spent nuclear fuel for disposal, based on the fact that we export more uranium than anybody else? Thursday, September 13, 2007 Is our society too consumed with observing anniversaries of tragic events? Wednesday, September 12, 2007 Do you think it is necessary to know precisely how the mass murder in Oak Bay last week was carried out? Tuesday, September 11, 2007 What do you think, a generation after the fact, of the metrification of Canada? Monday, September 10, 2007 Prime Minister Harper confirms he is reluctant to declare his birthplace unnecessarily, for "political reasons". Is it important to you to know where the PM was born? Sunday, September 09, 2007 Do you think Elections Canada should allow some women to wear face veils while voting? Saturday, September 08, 2007 Do you have a problem with NATO? Friday, September 07, 2007 Should the Attorney General order a special inquiry into the issues raised by the Oak Bay murder-suicide case? Thursday, September 06, 2007 Do you agree with the plan to add 74 dollars a year to the average residential tax bill, to help pay for a new Royal Jubilee Hospital? Wednesday, September 05, 2007 Should Mother Teresa be declared a Saint? Tuesday, September 04, 2007 The B.C. Teacher's Federation thinks the public education system should cover the cost of all school supplies, including pencils, pens and paper. Do you agree? Monday, September 03, 2007 Should B-C's minimum wage be raised to ten dollars an hour? Sunday, September 02, 2007 What events do you plan on attending this Labour Day long weekend? Saturday, September 01, 2007 What do you think about the city of Victoria's move to take an additional 30 days to decide on whether to spend millions of dollars to fix the "CREST" emergency radio system? Friday, August 31, 2007 Would you pay 200 bucks to hear Al Gore speak about climate change? Thursday, August 30, 2007 What do you think of the new Vancouver Canuck jerseys? Wednesday, August 29, 2007 Would a strike against the Greater Victoria Public Library system affect you? Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Have you ever considered going on a hot air balloon ride? Monday, August 27, 2007 On this, the day of Game One of the 2007 Canada-Russia 'Super Series', we're wondering if you're interested in this hockey event at this point of the summer. Monday, August 27, 2007 On this, the day of Game One of the 2007 Canada-Russia Summit Series, we're wondering if you're interested in this hockey event at this point of the summer. Sunday, August 26, 2007 What would be your priority for the federal government’s estimated $6.4 billion dollar surplus? Saturday, August 25, 2007 How do you characterize the dumping of garbage in front of Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan's home? Friday, August 24, 2007 Should Victoria roll out the welcome mat for a NATO Generals' meeting? Thursday, August 23, 2007 Should smoking be banned in vehicles in which children are riding? Wednesday, August 22, 2007 Should pharmacists be allowed to write prescriptions? Tuesday, August 21, 2007 Should Victoria have a not-for-profit brothel, to improve working conditions in the sex trade and raise money to assist marginalized citizens? Monday, August 20, 2007 What do you think of the "North American Security and Prosperity Partnership"? Sunday, August 19, 2007 The Western Canada Wilderness Committee is holding a day of action to draw public attention to the state of our provincial parks. Do you think the provincial government is doing enough for BC parks? Saturday, August 18, 2007 The Canadian human rights tribunal has ruled it is not discriminatory for Air Canada to force its pilots to retire at age 60. Is this discrimination? Friday, August 17, 2007 What format do you use most often as your source for recorded music? Thursday, August 16, 2007 What do you think of the recommended changes to B-C electoral boundaries? Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Do you think there is a drug abuse problem in the Canadian forces? Tuesday, August 14, 2007 What do you think of a "vision" for the inner harbour that does not include a car ferry terminal? Monday, August 13, 2007 Do you like Ontario's idea of cutting the sales tax on smoking cessation aids? Sunday, August 12, 2007 The annual Perseids meteor shower peaks overnight. Do you plan to go out and watch? Saturday, August 11, 2007 How do you feel about Prime Minister Harper announcing two new military installations in Canada's far north? Friday, August 10, 2007 Should Tibet be independent from China? Thursday, August 09, 2007 What do you think of the 3.3 per cent increase in ICBC premiums this year? Wednesday, August 08, 2007 Will hosting the summer Olympics in 2008 lead to improvements in the human rights conditions in China? Tuesday, August 07, 2007 Former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore says oil companies are funding a misinformation campaign to convince the public that scientists disagree on climate change. Do 'you' think there's room for disagreement on climate change? Monday, August 06, 2007 Should B.C. Ferries institute a reservations-only system? Sunday, August 05, 2007 The Brewers Association of Canada says beer sales by the can are up, while bottled beer sales are down -- thanks to a plastic lining now being used inside aluminum cans. Beer or otherwise, what is your preferred beverage container? Saturday, August 04, 2007 News of a cougar attack in BC has us wondering: Have you ever encountered a cougar in the wild? Friday, August 03, 2007 Do you agree with the finance minister that Canada needs a national Securities Regulator in order to avoid "international embarrassment"? Thursday, August 02, 2007 Are you satisfied with a consultant's conclusion that the Malahat highway does not need dramatic improvements? Wednesday, August 01, 2007 What do you think of the notion of tankers full of liquefied natural gas plying the B-C coast? Tuesday, July 31, 2007 Do you get enough vacation time? Monday, July 30, 2007 Are you a Simpsons fan? Sunday, July 29, 2007 Does news that BC ferries cancelled 21 sailings yesterday after a bomb threat make you feel more or less safe traveling by ferry? Saturday, July 28, 2007 Should the suspect fleeing police in Phoenix yesterday be held responsible for the deaths of four people after the collision of two news helicopters that were filming the pursuit? Friday, July 27, 2007 Do you believe marijuana is medically harmful? Thursday, July 26, 2007 Should people be allowed to keep large snakes as pets? Wednesday, July 25, 2007 ICBC has released statistics indicating what are the worst (most accidents) intersections in Greater Victoria. What do you say is the scariest intersection? Tuesday, July 24, 2007 What do you think of Vancouver's declaration that maintaining parking metre enforcement will be the priority for managers, who will keep working during a city workers' strike? Monday, July 23, 2007 Do you think there'll be another Harry Potter book? Sunday, July 22, 2007 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has unveiled a label that will only be displayed on organic products that meet its strict standards. Do you buy so called "organic" products? Saturday, July 21, 2007 Did you have your home professionally inspected before you bought it? Friday, July 20, 2007 Which nominee should win the Emmy for best television drama? Thursday, July 19, 2007 What should be the upshot of all the labour unrest that seems to be occurring in B-C? Wednesday, July 18, 2007 We wonder if you've been caught up in the poker craze? Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Hypothetically: your company expands its business interests in Colombia, and offers you a promotion and transfer there. Do you go? Monday, July 16, 2007 Should gamblers be able to consume liquor on the gaming floor at the View Royal casino? Sunday, July 15, 2007 Statistics Canada says Canadians are recycling and composting more than ever before. However, environmental advocates say there is still much to be done. What are you doing? Saturday, July 14, 2007 Do you think "class discrimination" played a roll in the conviction of Conrad Black? Friday, July 13, 2007 Should the RCMP be acting as the local police force in small town B-C? Thursday, July 12, 2007 What do you think of the federal government's icebreaker announcement this week? Wednesday, July 11, 2007 Which of these newly acceptable (according to Merriam-Webster) words are you most likely to use? Tuesday, July 10, 2007 What do you think of the heat this week? Monday, July 09, 2007 How will the B-C Lions make out this year? Sunday, July 08, 2007 In your opinion, is the process of "investing in clean energy companies" a valid excuse to pollute? Saturday, July 07, 2007 Will changing commercial loading zones into taxi zones (after hours) make a difference in the late night problems facing the downtown core? Friday, July 06, 2007 (Based on a true story): You happen to be at work when you learn you've won a multi-million dollar lottery. Do you finish your shift? Thursday, July 05, 2007 Are you tired of bickering over money, between the federal and provincial governments? Wednesday, July 04, 2007 What do you think of Coquitlam City Council's ban on door to door solicitors? Tuesday, July 03, 2007 What should be the penalty for "streaking" at a large family-oriented public event? Monday, July 02, 2007 What's the best long-term solution for reducing aggressive driving on the Malahat? Sunday, July 01, 2007 The Capital Region's outdoor smoking ban on restaurant and pub patios goes into effect today. We want to know how it will affect you? Saturday, June 30, 2007 Are you planning to attend at least one game of the FIFA U-20 World Cup here in Victoria? Friday, June 29, 2007 Who's fault is it that Canadians know less about their own country now than we did ten years ago? Thursday, June 28, 2007 How should Tony Blair be remembered? Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Do you agree that Victoria should have three so-called "safe injection sites" for intravenous drug users? Tuesday, June 26, 2007 (Your chance to comment on media coverage): Do you care what Paris Hilton was wearing when she left a California jail this morning? Monday, June 25, 2007 Should there be a formal moratorium on oil tanker traffic in B-C coastal waters? Sunday, June 24, 2007 Do you think freak weather events, like the F-4 Tornadoes that hit Manitoba yesterday, are being caused by man made climate change? Saturday, June 23, 2007 Afghan President Hamid Karzai is accusing NATO of "careless operations" in Afghanistan after an air strike reportedly killed more civilians than it did militants. Should NATO be using air strikes? Friday, June 22, 2007 What do you think of a new Victoria city by-law that bans engine idling? Thursday, June 21, 2007 Should the price of water be raised in order to encourage conservation? Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Is the higher value of the Canadian dollar good news or bad news? Tuesday, June 19, 2007 Are you surprised to hear a lower mainland school district's claim that an 18 year old elementary school is leaking? Monday, June 18, 2007 Will a Canadian "no-fly list" make you feel any safer on a domestic airline flight? Sunday, June 17, 2007 Be honest. Do you speed when driving on the Malahat? Saturday, June 16, 2007 Quebec has introduced legislation requiring someone to appear in person to apply for a firearms permit as opposed to doing it online. Will this make a difference in gun crime? Friday, June 15, 2007 Do you donate blood? Thursday, June 14, 2007 How will you remember Kurt Waldheim? Wednesday, June 13, 2007 Do you agree with the Victoria police Chief's decision to curtail high speed car chases? Tuesday, June 12, 2007 What do you think of the scheme to use new B-C Ferry ships as floating Olympics billboards, during their transit here from Germany? Monday, June 11, 2007 What should the B-C government do in light of the Supreme Court of Canada ruling concerning Bill 29 last week? Sunday, June 10, 2007 A hiker on the Juan de Fuca Trail with a broken leg was saved far more quickly this weekend because he had a cell phone. Have you every had to use your cell phone in an emergency? Saturday, June 09, 2007 Should individuals who brandish replica weapons in public face criminal charges? Friday, June 08, 2007 What do you think of Victoria's new downtown parking strategy? Thursday, June 07, 2007 What do you think of our society's attitudes about nudism? Wednesday, June 06, 2007 Are you concerned about Russian president Vladimir Putin’s sabre-rattling over a U-S plan to set up missiles in the Czech Republic? Tuesday, June 05, 2007 With a lawsuit pending against one of Canada's big banks on the subject, we wonder about your workplace: are you expected to work overtime hours for which you know you will never be paid? Monday, June 04, 2007 Have you done or are you doing a home renovation project this year? Sunday, June 03, 2007 Is the Canadian military doing enough to support so called "Military Families?" Saturday, June 02, 2007 Should Solicitor General John Les be forced to resign over the latest report on vulnerabilities at BC Lotteries regarding fraud? Friday, June 01, 2007 What do you think of Molsons' 20 thousand dollar donation this week to the Braefoot Community Association? Thursday, May 31, 2007 What do you think of Spain's claim of ownership of hundreds of millions of dollars in treasure apparently found in an Atlantic shipwreck? Wednesday, May 30, 2007 Is the integrity of B-C lotteries salvageable? Tuesday, May 29, 2007 Should the mayor of Port Coquitlam be drummed out of office? Monday, May 28, 2007 What do you think of a proposal to bring in hundreds of workers from China to build a new coal mine in B-C? Sunday, May 27, 2007 Canada has now lost 55 soldiers in Afghanistan and NDP leader Jack Layton is calling for parliamentary debate on our military's role in the region. Should parliament re-examine the mission? Saturday, May 26, 2007 Are you willing to pay $2.00 a litre for gasoline if it means meeting Canada's Kyoto Targets? Friday, May 25, 2007 What do you think of the mayor's new task force on downtown drug use and homelessness? Thursday, May 24, 2007 Should steps be taken to remove the eagle that has terrorized herons in Beacon Hill Park? Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Who's going to win the Stanley Cup this year? Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Should rodeos be allowed to continue? Monday, May 21, 2007 Are you willing to pay a toll to help fund improvements to the Malahat Highway? Sunday, May 20, 2007 What are you thoughts on allegations the federal Tories have a 200 page handbook detailing ways to cripple parliamentary committees? Saturday, May 19, 2007 The NDP has announced they plan to vote against the MLA pay increase and pension package while choosing NOT to opt out after it passes. Is this hypocritical? Friday, May 18, 2007 Do you agree with Victoria's decision not to entertain the idea of allowing bars to stay open until 4 oclock in the morning? Thursday, May 17, 2007 Do you favour expanding British Columbia's coastal fish farming (acquculture) industry? Wednesday, May 16, 2007 Are you participating in Hydro's "Turn it Off" day today? Tuesday, May 15, 2007 Should Colwood Council approve the multi-high-rise development proposed for Colwood Corners? Monday, May 14, 2007 Do you care who owns Chrysler? Sunday, May 13, 2007 Do you agree with the decision to put down the tiger responsible for the recent mauling death near 100 mile house? Saturday, May 12, 2007 Does BC need laws prohibiting the private ownership of so called “exotic species” such as the Tiger involved in the fatal mauling at 100 mile house? Friday, May 11, 2007 Should governments regulate gasoline prices in Canada? Thursday, May 10, 2007 Are you confident the Vancouver Olympic Games will stay on budget? Wednesday, May 09, 2007 What do you think of the argument that new Canadians should not be required to swear an oath of allegiance to the Queen? Tuesday, May 08, 2007 What do you think of the decision to use the decommissioned destroyer Huron for military target practice? Monday, May 07, 2007 Have you lost interest in the Stanley Cup play-offs now that the Canucks are out? Sunday, May 06, 2007 This is Emergency Preparedness Week. Are you prepared for a possible natural (or man made) disaster? Saturday, May 05, 2007 A Calgary company has revealed a proposal to build Alberta's first nuclear reactor. Should BC consider nuclear power? Friday, May 04, 2007 Should the Student Union pubs at U-Vic be allowed to re-open? Thursday, May 03, 2007 What's your take on Hockey Canada's being summoned to explain itself to a Parliamentary committee, over the selection of the captain of Canada's team at the world hockey championships? Wednesday, May 02, 2007 What should the B-C Legislature do with the recommendation to raise members' salaries and pensions? Tuesday, May 01, 2007 We wonder how many people will notice a doubling of pay phone prices. When was the last time you used a pay phone? Monday, April 30, 2007 Should taxi drivers be allowed to refuse certain customers arbitrarily? Sunday, April 29, 2007 A Japanese company says it has developed a product to measure stress in cats and dogs. Would you spend your money on something like this? Saturday, April 28, 2007 Former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore is blasting the Conservative’s new environmental plan. Does Gore's lack of endorsement matter to you? Friday, April 27, 2007 Should the capital region spend up to ten million dollars upgrading its emergency services telecommunications system? Thursday, April 26, 2007 What do you think of Ottawa's plan to require us to use fluorescent light bulbs by the year 2012? Wednesday, April 25, 2007 Do you agree with the plan to erase the historic murals at the B-C Legislature? Tuesday, April 24, 2007 What do you think of the plan to spray 'glyphosate' to control weeds on the E&N right of way? Monday, April 23, 2007 Will the next vehicle you purchase be larger or smaller than your last one? Sunday, April 22, 2007 A bullying expert says TV and movies are adding to an escalation of school violence like last week's attack at Virginia tech. Do you agree? Saturday, April 21, 2007 Amid a flurry of copycat threats related to Monday’s tragic Virginia Tech shooting, what do you think of the decision by some media outlets to air recorded comments made by the killer? Friday, April 20, 2007 How do you feel about a proposal to expand the C.R.D.'s public smoking ban to cover beaches, parks and playgrounds? Thursday, April 19, 2007 What do you think about a Russian plan to build a tunnel under the Bering Sea, connecting Siberia with B.C.? Wednesday, April 18, 2007 The Blackberry network crashed overnight, leaving millions of people without their portable e-mail connection. Do you, or would you make use of a Blackberry? Tuesday, April 17, 2007 New research says toothbrushes can spread germs and disease, which can linger on your brush for up to a week. We're advised to replace our brushes every three months, or after recovering from sickness. How often do you replace your toothbrush? Monday, April 16, 2007 Federal Liberal leader Stephane Dion says his English needs work, but says he would win debates in both English and French during a federal election campaign. Do you have trouble understanding Dion's English? Sunday, April 15, 2007 What do you think of Stephane Dion's decision to remove any potential Liberal competition for Green Party leader Elizabeth May in the next federal election. Saturday, April 14, 2007 The Titanic exhibit is now open at the Royal BC Museum. Do you plan on going? Friday, April 13, 2007 Do you think government regulations aimed at cutting down wait times for certain medical procedures will work? Thursday, April 12, 2007 Local police made arrests as a result of another drug sweep. Do you feel these operations are worth while? Wednesday, April 11, 2007 The NHL playoffs start today. Which Canadian team do you think will last the longest? Wednesday, April 11, 2007 The NHL playoffs start today. Which Canadian teams do you think will last the longest? Tuesday, April 10, 2007 Do you think doctors should be measuring peoples' waistlines during routine checkups? Monday, April 09, 2007 Which event do you think was most significant in putting Canada on the world stage as a nation? Sunday, April 08, 2007 Should the 15 British sailors and marines held by Iran for two weeks be allowed to sell their stories to the media? Saturday, April 07, 2007 Should the Canadian Food Inspection Agency expand its mandate to cover pet food? Friday, April 06, 2007 What do you think of the plan to move Victoria's inter-city bus depot to the north end of downtown? Thursday, April 05, 2007 Should plastic shopping bags be banned? Wednesday, April 04, 2007 What do you think of the government's decision to cut parking fees in provincial parks? Tuesday, April 03, 2007 Should motorcycles be banned in British Columbia? Monday, April 02, 2007 How will the Blue Jays make out this year? Sunday, April 01, 2007 Victoria Police are considering a shift in policy so high speed chases would only be used to pursue serious offenders. What do you think of this? Saturday, March 31, 2007 A draft version of a Canadian Military manual puts radical Native American groups "such as the Mohawk Warrior Society'' in the same category as Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad. What do you think of this? Friday, March 30, 2007 Should pornographic websites be identified by their own internet domain codes (presumably "dot-xxx")? Thursday, March 29, 2007 Which option do you favour for improving traffic flow over the Malahat? Wednesday, March 28, 2007 Would you advise your children to go into a civil service career? Tuesday, March 27, 2007 Do you think all three officers and crew responsible for navigating the Queen of the North at the time it went aground should be fired? Monday, March 26, 2007 Should the minimum wage be higher and indexed to inflation? Sunday, March 25, 2007 Australia’s biggest city is planning to turn off all non-emergency lights for one hour this week to show concern over global warming. Would you take part in a similar event here? Saturday, March 24, 2007 With news that Victoria’s sewage treatment plant could cost as much as 1.2 billion dollars, do you think that money could be better spent elsewhere? Friday, March 23, 2007 Are you planning to attend the Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler? Thursday, March 22, 2007 Are you confident that we will ever know what actually happenned on the bridge of the Queen of the North just before she ran aground a year ago? Wednesday, March 21, 2007 Has news of dogs and cats being killed by tainted food in the U.S. and Canada caused you any concern? Tuesday, March 20, 2007 How do you score the new federal budget? (on a scale where "one" is a disaster and "five" is as good as it gets)? Tuesday, March 20, 2007 How do you score the new federal budget? (on a scale where "one" is a disaster and "five" is as good as it gets)? Monday, March 19, 2007 Do you think hackers have tapped into your computer to distribute spam and spyware? Sunday, March 18, 2007 Green Party leader Elizabeth May has announced she will be running in the same riding as Conservative Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay in the next election. Do you think the greens have any chance of winning a seat in the next election? Saturday, March 17, 2007 A leaked Conservative memo is telling party members to be ready for an election call within the week. Prime Minister Harper has been quoted as saying he doesn’t think Canadians want another election. Do you want another election? Friday, March 16, 2007 With the federal government expected to announce tax relief in a new budget on Monday, we wonder what form you think it should take? Thursday, March 15, 2007 Are you distressed by the growing list of cancelled arts and cultural festivals in Victoria? Wednesday, March 14, 2007 Do you believe that all ticket purchasers have an equal chance of winning a lottery in Canada? Tuesday, March 13, 2007 What do you think of the province's move to regulate and licence "bouncers"? Monday, March 12, 2007 Did you participate in the 2006 census? Sunday, March 11, 2007 Defence Minister Gordon O'Connor is in Afghanistan today meeting with the Afghan Human Rights Commission. How much responsibility should Canada take for the treatment of detainees we hand over to foreign governments? Saturday, March 10, 2007 The switch to daylight saving time is tonight. What do you think of the practice of shifting clocks by one hour twice a year to save energy? Friday, March 09, 2007 Should there be licencing required for the electric scooters, used by some people who have trouble walking? Thursday, March 08, 2007 What do you think of the province's new tobacco smoking restrictions? Wednesday, March 07, 2007 Should the Prime Minister act on the demands of a pair of U-S Senators, to enact video piracy legislation in Canada? Tuesday, March 06, 2007 Are you taking extraordinary measures to protect yourself from computer errors caused by the early time change this week-end? Monday, March 05, 2007 Should the Prime Minister order C-SIS and the RCMP to release ALL relevant documents to the Air India Inquiry? Sunday, March 04, 2007 What do you think of Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan’s plan to fight drug related crime by replacing junkies' street drugs with prescription alternatives? Saturday, March 03, 2007 The International Football Association has decided not to allow the wearing of headscarves (religious or otherwise) after an 11 year old girl was ejected from a game in Montreal. What do you think of this ruling? Friday, March 02, 2007 How much property tax increase are you willing to pay this year? Thursday, March 01, 2007 The number of cruise ship visits to Victoria will drop by about 11 percent this year. Do you see this as good or bad news? Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Nova Scotia is talking about banning incandescent light bulbs in a few years, forcing a switch to more energy-saving models. Have you made that switch? Tuesday, February 27, 2007 How important is it to you that British Columbia be self-sufficient in electricity? Monday, February 26, 2007 What do you think of the Hudson's Bay site redevelopment approved at City Hall last week? Sunday, February 25, 2007 Of the nominees for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, which is your pick? Saturday, February 24, 2007 It was one year ago today that Canadian soldiers took over as NATO's authority in the Kandahar region of Afghanistan. After the year's events, we're wondering if you support the work they're doing. Friday, February 23, 2007 What do you think of an experiment in the U-S...retrofitting some candy vending machines to take credit cards? Thursday, February 22, 2007 What do you think of the deployment of 2nd Lieutenant Prince Harry to Iraq? Wednesday, February 21, 2007 How do you score the provincial budget, on a scale where "one" is a disaster; "five" is nirvana? Tuesday, February 20, 2007 Which science fiction notion would you most like to see become a reality? Monday, February 19, 2007 Are you starting or adding to an RRSP this year? Sunday, February 18, 2007 In the wake of a lawsuit against IBM for firing an employee for visiting chat rooms while working, we'd like to know: Do you use your computer for entertainment while on the clock at work? Saturday, February 17, 2007 A NEW REPORT SAYS ELIMINATING THE ONE-CENT COIN WOULD CREATE LITTLE OR NO UPWARD PRESSURE ON INFLATION, AND MIGHT ACTUALLY CAUSE SOME PRICES TO FALL. WHAT SHOULD THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT DO WITH THE PENNY? Friday, February 16, 2007 What do you think of Victoria's new tourism marketting slogans? Thursday, February 15, 2007 Do you agree there needs to be an interchange instead of an intersection at Pat Bay and McTavish? Wednesday, February 14, 2007 How do you score yesterday's Throne Speech? (on a scale where "5" is exactly what you wanted to hear, and "1" is a complete waste of time)? Tuesday, February 13, 2007 What do you think of Oak Bay's task force on climate change? Monday, February 12, 2007 Now that we're into the three year countdown to the Olympics, we wonder if you're feeling any more or less upbeat about hosting the games in B-C? Sunday, February 11, 2007 What do you think of Telus offering pornography on cell phones? Saturday, February 10, 2007 If you had a choice, would you send your kids to a traditional school? Friday, February 09, 2007 What's your thought on the Liberal leader's pledge to intervene in candidate selections to make sure that the party nominates more women for the next federal election? Thursday, February 08, 2007 Is New York State on the right track, banning pedestrians from using I-pods; cell phones; blackberries and the like, while crossing the street? Wednesday, February 07, 2007 What should be done with the fallen giant cedar "Big Mother"? Tuesday, February 06, 2007 We wonder if the newly updated Canada Food Guide is of any use to you? Monday, February 05, 2007 Do you agree that sky-high insurance premiums are the best way to change the behaviour of chronically bad drivers? Sunday, February 04, 2007 How prepared are you for the event of a large earthquake in our area? Saturday, February 03, 2007 Who’s your pick to win tomorrow’s Super Bowl? Friday, February 02, 2007 Should the government overrule the CRTC and allow Canadian cable companies to carry the full U-S broadcast of the Superbowl this week-end, so that we can see those high-priced American commercials? Thursday, February 01, 2007 Do you agree with Air Canada's further restriction concerning children travelling without an adult companion? Wednesday, January 31, 2007 How much should a British Columbia MLA be paid? Tuesday, January 30, 2007 How do you rate Victoria's handling of homeless and vagrancy issues? Monday, January 29, 2007 What's your knee-jerk reaction to the thought of adding recycled sewage water to the drinking water supply? Sunday, January 28, 2007 What do you think about the Conservative government’s idea that they need to produce television attack ads targeting the Liberal Party leader because the media are giving him a free ride? Saturday, January 27, 2007 What’s your opinion on all this talk about the benefits of legalizing and regulating prostitution in Canada? Friday, January 26, 2007 What's the first thing you plan to do, now that we're finally in for some extended dry weather? Thursday, January 25, 2007 What happens at your office when the computers crash? Wednesday, January 24, 2007 With the federal government urging Canadians to work past 65 because of a general labour shortage, we wonder if you will entertain the idea? Tuesday, January 23, 2007 One year into the Conservative government's mandate we wonder if they're doing a good job. Are you more or less likely to support the Conservatives now than you were a year ago? Monday, January 22, 2007 Will you be following the Robert Pickton murder trial? Sunday, January 21, 2007 Now that former First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton has officially announced her plan to run for the U.S. presidency, how do you rate her chances of winning? Saturday, January 20, 2007 Are you convinced that the Conservative Government is serious about the environment following a series of spending announcements? Friday, January 19, 2007 What do you think of the nuclear power option? Thursday, January 18, 2007 Should Victoria allow greater density of downtown office buildings, by allowing them to be built taller? Wednesday, January 17, 2007 Do you agree that we need a law to limit violence in the media in order to protect children from exposure to it? Tuesday, January 16, 2007 What should we do about B-C Place stadium? Monday, January 15, 2007 What's the best use for the Crystal Garden? Sunday, January 14, 2007 Are you still trying to make your new years resolution a reality two weeks since the start of 2007? Saturday, January 13, 2007 What are your thoughts on the nearly $1.5 billion dollar contract awarded to Victoria Shipyards for the maintenance of Canada’s submarine fleet? Friday, January 12, 2007 Should the city of Victoria spend 2 1/2 million dollars expanding its conference centre into the Crystal Garden? Thursday, January 11, 2007 Will a further (20 thousand troops) American build-up in Iraq serve to stabilize that part of the world? Wednesday, January 10, 2007 Do you think animal rights activists ought to be under tight restriction from viewing seal hunt activity? Tuesday, January 09, 2007 Given the seemingly endless expense of police resources responding to incidents that involves what turn out to be toy guns: should there be a law that simply bans these replicas? Monday, January 08, 2007 How important is it to you to be one of the first to own the latest gadgets being unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show this week? Sunday, January 07, 2007 What do you make of the Northwest Division leading Vancouver Canuck’s six game wining streak? Saturday, January 06, 2007 In light of passport office line-ups stretching out onto the street again this past week, how would you feel about Canada switching from five year to ten-year passports? Friday, January 05, 2007 Do you agree that British Columbia needs to build more jails? Thursday, January 04, 2007 What is the one chief thing you look for when shopping for a car? Wednesday, January 03, 2007 Should automobile manufacturers be required to install the best technology available to detect whether the person in the driver's seat has been drinking? Tuesday, January 02, 2007 How would you grade your interest in the crush of U-S college football bowl games? Monday, January 01, 2007 Which of these most closely describes your New Year's resolution? Sunday, December 31, 2006 As 2006 draws to a close, we’d like to ask if you feel optimistic about what 2007 will bring for you and the world? Saturday, December 30, 2006 What’s your reaction to Saddam Hussein’s execution by hanging? Friday, December 29, 2006 Should the B-C government spend taxpayers' money to purchase a pair of Martin Mars waterbombers that will otherwise be sold out of the country? Thursday, December 28, 2006 Did President Ford make the right decision when he pardoned Richard Nixon for any and all crimes associated with the Watergate cover-up? Wednesday, December 27, 2006 With yet another accolade for hometown hero Steve Nash, we wonder if the time has come for Victoria to recognize him by putting his name on a major street, or some other landmark? Tuesday, December 26, 2006 The C-FAX 1070 Newspoll is on hiatus through the Holidays. Thanks for participating, and we'll hear from you on December 27. Friday, December 22, 2006 Should the two crew members on the bridge at the time of the sinking of the Queen of the North come forward to explain what happened? Thursday, December 21, 2006 Have you donated money to a charity this Christmas season? Wednesday, December 20, 2006 It's been a horrendous few months for power outages on Southern Vancouver Island, but in reference to this latest outage, how long did it take to get your power back? Tuesday, December 19, 2006 With the death of Joe Barbera from the Hanna-Barbera cartoon dynasty, we're wondering: what's your favorite Hanna-Barbera show? Monday, December 18, 2006 Is it fair to point the finger at BC Hydro for ongoing power outages? Sunday, December 17, 2006 What do you think about the names “Northern Adventure” and “Northern Expedition” for two new B-C ferries? Saturday, December 16, 2006 Should property value and provincial revenue from non-renewable resources be excluded from the equalization payment formula? Friday, December 15, 2006 With our recent power outages, do you think hydro lines should be placed underground? Thursday, December 14, 2006 Do we need tax incentives to encourage developers to build more rental housing? Wednesday, December 13, 2006 Do you foresee doing any of your Christmas shopping at (or about) 3 o'clock in the morning? Tuesday, December 12, 2006 Should B.C. men have to pay for prostate blood screens? Monday, December 11, 2006 Should drivers be required to pay in advance for their gasoline at all service stations at all times of day, in order to deter theft? Sunday, December 10, 2006 If you were called upon to be a jury member for the Robert Pickton trial, would you want to do it? Saturday, December 09, 2006 With only a couple of weeks left before Christmas, we’d like to ask how the Christmas shopping is coming? Friday, December 08, 2006 What do the Vancouver Canucks need to do to lift themselves out of the basement of their division? Thursday, December 07, 2006 Should B-C Ferries have to pay an import tax when it imports the car ferry "Sonya"? Wednesday, December 06, 2006 Do you think there ought to be uniform dress codes (for students) in public schools? Tuesday, December 05, 2006 Forgetting political parties and policies for a moment: who's the most charismatic of Canada's major political party leaders? Monday, December 04, 2006 What do you think of the idea of giving the increasingly popular "gift card" for Christmas? Sunday, December 03, 2006 Placing your own political leanings aside, do you think the federal Liberal Party chose the right leader in Stephane Dion? Saturday, December 02, 2006 Do you think events like the federal Liberal leadership convention or Alberta Conservative Party leadership race deserve the kind of national media attention that they’ve received? Friday, December 01, 2006 On this World AIDS Day -- UN Secretary General Koffi Annan says the AIDS virus presents "the greatest challenge of our generation." Would you agree? Thursday, November 30, 2006 The Royal Bank is recording the highest ever annual profit by a Canadian company, at $4.73 billion. How does that sit with you? Wednesday, November 29, 2006 The federal Conservative government is about to re-open the debate on same sex marriage. Is this a debate that needs to happen? Tuesday, November 28, 2006 Which of the four front-runners would make the best leader of the federal Liberal party? Monday, November 27, 2006 What do you think of the snow? Sunday, November 26, 2006 Should there be a 24-hour phone line where people can get information about Malahat road conditions? Saturday, November 25, 2006 With police warning the public after a container of explosive pure sodium was stolen from a local high school, do you think such substances should be allowed in schools? Friday, November 24, 2006 If regional taxpayers could only afford one and not the other, which do we need more badly? Thursday, November 23, 2006 Should Quebec be recognized as a "nation within Canada"? Wednesday, November 22, 2006 Should there be private participation in Greater Victoria's sewage treatment project? Tuesday, November 21, 2006 Should lottery tickets be hidden from view in the stores and sold with an addiction warning, like tobacco? Monday, November 20, 2006 Do Victoria's parkades need a million dollars' worth of upgrades? Sunday, November 19, 2006 Do windy days that cancel BC Ferry sailings ever make you believe we need a bridge between Vancouver Island and the Mainland? Saturday, November 18, 2006 What do you think about calls for certain NATO countries to remove restrictions from their troops serving in Afghanistan, to allow them to share more of the combat burden? Friday, November 17, 2006 Will you miss horse racing at Sandown Park? Thursday, November 16, 2006 Will you miss Folkfest next summer? Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Are you willing to pay more for on street parking to make up for the city's loss of revenue, if they ease up on issuing parking tickets? Tuesday, November 14, 2006 Should the police play any role in the selection of judges? Monday, November 13, 2006 Who's going to win the Grey Cup? Sunday, November 12, 2006 After a new bout of police amalgamation talk, we’d like to ask your opinion on the matter. Do you think that: Saturday, November 11, 2006 A poll out last week reports that only 41 percent of Canadians questioned planned to take part in Remembrance Day ceremonies, a drop from last year. We’re wondering where our listeners stand. Friday, November 10, 2006 Arising from a Stats-Can report today: is your office using more or less paper since the advent of computers and e-mails? Thursday, November 09, 2006 The re-patriation of ownership of the Vancouver Canucks is: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 Should police be allowed to install video surveillance to monitor high-crime neighbourhoods? Tuesday, November 07, 2006 Do you make a point of getting a flu shot? Monday, November 06, 2006 Do you agree with the death sentence given Saddam Hussein on the week-end? Sunday, November 05, 2006 What do you think about the Premier's announcement of a province wide ban on smoking in indoor public places by 2008? Saturday, November 04, 2006 LET'S PRETEND WE ALL LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES FOR MOMENT. HOW WOULD YOU BE VOTING IN THIS WEEKS U.S. MIDTERM ELECTION? Friday, November 03, 2006 AFTER ONE OF THE DRIEST SUMMERS ON RECORD IN OUR REGION, ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO A RAINY WEEKEND? Thursday, November 02, 2006 Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Wednesday, November 01, 2006 Should the federal government be brought down and an election called over the "Clean Air Act" Tuesday, October 31, 2006 What should be the first priority of the space program? Monday, October 30, 2006 Have you driven the new circle route? (from Victoria through Sooke up the west coast and behind Lake Cowichan back to the main highway) Sunday, October 29, 2006 With Halloween approaching, some costume store operators are noticing a shift from scary to sexy in people’s costume choices. What are you being for Halloween? Saturday, October 28, 2006 What do you think of the semi-annual time change? Friday, October 27, 2006 Do you believe the greenhouse effect and resulting climate change are a reality? Thursday, October 26, 2006 What do you think of the Salmon Kings' new marmot mascot? Wednesday, October 25, 2006 Is it necessary to improve security to prevent voter fraud in Canada? Tuesday, October 24, 2006 Did the police over-react yesterday by using tear gas to flush a single individual out of a derelict building? Monday, October 23, 2006 How good is your cell phone coverage? Sunday, October 22, 2006 The BC Federation of Labour believes more needs to be done to protect late night workers, such as convenience store clerks. What do you think? Saturday, October 21, 2006 Will you make use of a new milk carton-recycling program once it comes into effect? Friday, October 20, 2006 Who is going to win the World Series? Thursday, October 19, 2006 Do you think the government's new Clean Air Act will be effective? Wednesday, October 18, 2006 Do you agree with the latest real estate forecast, that (Victoria) prices will rise another five per cent next year? Tuesday, October 17, 2006 Do you think it's necessary for municipalities to purchase farmland in order to protect it from development? Monday, October 16, 2006 Yes or no? Do you avoid downtown because of the number of homeless; panhandlers; and drug users that you're likely to encounter? Sunday, October 15, 2006 Do you think that UN sanctions, laid on North Korea after its reported nuclear test, go far enough? Saturday, October 14, 2006 Some Victoria city councilors believe neighbouring municipalities should be helping to pick up the cost of regional social services. Do you think it's a good idea? Friday, October 13, 2006 Which is the goofier idea? Urinals that pop out of the pavement downtown? Or a sewage treatment plant floating on a barge? Thursday, October 12, 2006 What's your thought on the new lumber trade agreement, now that it's been implemented? Wednesday, October 11, 2006 Are you genuinely concerned about North Korea's apparent new-found nuclear capability? Tuesday, October 10, 2006 What is the most annoying junk mail that you receive regularly? Monday, October 09, 2006 What is your favourite part of Thanksgiving dinner? Sunday, October 08, 2006 In you opinion, how serious of an issue is North Korea’s possible nuclear weapons test? Saturday, October 07, 2006 BC Transit’s new Victoria bus schedule has been in effect for a month now; we’re wondering how your commute has been? Friday, October 06, 2006 What do you think of Alberta's move to intercept income tax refunds payable to people who owe the province money for traffic fines? Thursday, October 05, 2006 Do you, or some member of your immediate family, have to work on some or most Stat holidays; and if so, does it interfere with plans for special dinners or other family events? Wednesday, October 04, 2006 What's your thought on Hallowe'en fireworks? Tuesday, October 03, 2006 We wonder how many of us would be acceptable dinner company for the former Governor General? Have you ever (ladies) touched up your make-up or (gentlemen) combed your hair at a formal dinner table? Monday, October 02, 2006 What's your prediction for the Vancouver Canucks this season? Sunday, October 01, 2006 What do you think should happen to the Crystal Garden building now that the BC Experience has gone under? Should it: Saturday, September 30, 2006 Do you think a ‘time of use’ hydro rate, where electricity is more expensive at certain times of the day, is a good idea? Friday, September 29, 2006 What animal should be the mascot of the 2010 Olympic games? Thursday, September 28, 2006 The Treasury Board President makes it clear the (federal) government would rather focus resources on teaching children to read, than helping adults improve their literacy. What do you think? Wednesday, September 27, 2006 Should restaurants be barred from offering meals or snacks that contain transfats? Tuesday, September 26, 2006 Are unarmed border guards "wimps" because they left their posts rather than face the possibility that an American fugitive might be headed for the border? Monday, September 25, 2006 What do you think of the Air India inquiry, finally underway today in Ottawa? Sunday, September 24, 2006 As Aids Walks are being held across the country today, including here in Victoria, we'd like to ask if you have been in someway touched by HIV-AIDS? Saturday, September 23, 2006 Has the Vancouver Canucks’ inability to get a win so far in exhibition play made you worried about the regular season? Friday, September 22, 2006 Would you use a special late-night "hockey ferry"? Thursday, September 21, 2006 Does the Westshore need a ten thousand seat outdoor stadium? Wednesday, September 20, 2006 Have you been to the B.C. Experience? Tuesday, September 19, 2006 What's your prediction for the future of Sandown Raceway? Monday, September 18, 2006 If you had the cash, would you pay 20 million dollars to fly as a 'space tourist' to the international space station? Sunday, September 17, 2006 Do you think the Muslim world is overreacting to a speech made by the Pope, in which he quoted a medieval text saying some teachings of their prophet are “Evil and inhuman?” Saturday, September 16, 2006 Will you stop buying fresh-bagged spinach, after the product has been linked to an E.coli outbreak in the U.S.? Friday, September 15, 2006 What do you think of the persistent arguments over plans to run a Vancouver Island power line through Tsawassen? Thursday, September 14, 2006 What do you think of security at public institutions in Canada? Wednesday, September 13, 2006 What do you think of Vancouver's by-law that forbids noisy construction work on Sundays? Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Is "bio-diesel" going to be the solution to the shortage of conventional oil? Monday, September 11, 2006 Who's winning the "war on terror"? Sunday, September 10, 2006 This summer's "Pirates of the Caribbean" sequel has now pulled in more than $1 billion (U.S.). We're wondering -- how many times have you gone out to a movie theatre this summer? Saturday, September 09, 2006 A back-to-school party got out of hand Friday night, attracting more than 200 people. The house tenants called on Saanich police to help disperse the crowd. Should the renters be held responsible? Friday, September 08, 2006 Is NASA being too careful by scrubbing space shuttle launches because of minor problems? Thursday, September 07, 2006 Do you think the B.C. government owes it to taxpayers to call an autumn sitting of the Legislature? Wednesday, September 06, 2006 Are you willing to pay 175 dollars for a seat to hear Bill Clinton give an address? Tuesday, September 05, 2006 Do you have any sympathy for the late "Crocodile Hunter", Steve Irwin, who died at the barb of a stingray over the weekend? Monday, September 04, 2006 A Labour Day theme today: should British Columbia's minimum wage rise by two dollars an hour? Sunday, September 03, 2006 Which is your favorite of the festive long weekends? Saturday, September 02, 2006 Victoria mayor Alan Lowe says there's still a "glimmer of hope" for a supervised drug injection site in Victoria -- given that Vancouver's site has won a reprieve through 2007. Do you think the mayor is right to lobby so hard for an injection site here? Friday, September 01, 2006 With news of price wars that have pushed southern Ontario gasoline prices down to the mid-70's, we wonder again if there should be a uniform national gasoline price in Canada? Thursday, August 31, 2006 Which Victoria suburb will become the first to install parking metres on the streets of its downtown business core? Wednesday, August 30, 2006 Should a mayor and council have the authority to order hotels and other businesses to stop using water, as is happenning in Tofino this week? Tuesday, August 29, 2006 How would you deal with the rabbit problem on the University of Victoria campus? Monday, August 28, 2006 The cycling velodrome at the Juan de Fuca Rec Centre may soon be torn down to make way for a new all-weather playing field. What do you think of this idea? Monday, August 28, 2006 The cycling velodrome at the Juan de Fuca rec centre may soon be torn down to make way for a new all-weather playing field. What do you think of this idea? Sunday, August 27, 2006 Have you ever voted for the Green Party, in a federal or provincial election? Saturday, August 26, 2006 Are you at all interested in NASA's space shuttle Atlantis mission, set to launch this Sunday? Friday, August 25, 2006 B.C. police agencies say 'beanie' style motorcycle helmets should be banned, as they don't offer near enough protection. Do you feel they should be made illegal? Thursday, August 24, 2006 How many more years do you figure it will take for women to gain equal status as breadwinners in Canada? Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Do you feel school trustee John Young has a valid fight in claiming school districts are illegally charging fees for various school programs? Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Do you think the election of a Canadian Medical Association President who supports private health care initiatives could eventually influence the distribution of health care in this country? Monday, August 21, 2006 Should Canada allow people who are landed immigrants, but not Canadian citizens, to join the armed forces? Sunday, August 20, 2006 A deadline, set by the Federal government, is tomorrow -- for the Canadian lumber industry to accept or reject the proposed softwood lumber deal with the U.S. The deal would see $4 billion in duties returned to Canada, and would save the U.S. from any legal challenge for keeping $1 billion. What do you think should happen? Saturday, August 19, 2006 A handful of big-name artists are refusing to make their music available through the popular I-Tunes network -- including the Beatles, Garth Brooks, Led Zepplin and Radiohead. They say they don't make enough money on the deal, and don't want their albums chopped into 99-cent single songs. Do you think they ought to give in? Friday, August 18, 2006 Should panhandlers be moved out of the city's downtown tourist district? Thursday, August 17, 2006 We'll make this one simple: should Prime Minister Stephen Harper be at the International AIDS Conference in Toronto? Wednesday, August 16, 2006 Should there be a provision for execution of deserters in the modern military? Tuesday, August 15, 2006 With the first two human cases of West Nile virus confirmed in Alberta, are you worrying about the disease coming to B.C.? Monday, August 14, 2006 Should pet grooming businesses be allowed to serve coffee to their customers while they wait? Sunday, August 13, 2006 The Capital Regional District is considering banning smoking from all outdoor pub and restaurant patios in the region, and they've decided to go to the public for some feedback. How do you feel about the proposed bylaw? Saturday, August 12, 2006 Nobody won Wednesday's Lotto 6-49 jackpot. It's now up to more than 42 Million dollars, and there could be a winner tonight. We want to know, what is the first thing you would do with the money, if you win? Friday, August 11, 2006 Do you think regional flights should be subjected to the same heightened security standards as national and international flights? Thursday, August 10, 2006 Are security forces around the world doing a good job in protecting us against terror attacks? Wednesday, August 09, 2006 Do you support jailed homeless activist David Johnston's attempts to reverse laws preventing people from sleeping on public property? Tuesday, August 08, 2006 What's your knee-jerk reaction to the idea of a military theme park, where youngsters would enjoy a life-like hands-on experience with military hardware? Monday, August 07, 2006 Is it necessary for Canada to acknowledge, in some formal way, its culpability in the Komagata Maru incident? Sunday, August 06, 2006 There was no winner in Saturday's Lotto 6/49 draw. That will push the next jackpot to more than $30 million. Do you buy lotto tickets? Saturday, August 05, 2006 The American aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis will arrive for a three day Victoria shore leave on Monday. Are you OK with this? Friday, August 04, 2006 Do you work as hard as usual on the day before your vacation begins? Thursday, August 03, 2006 Which local live art form are you more likely to attend or support? Wednesday, August 02, 2006 Is Fidel Castro a hero or a villain? Tuesday, August 01, 2006 With the threat of Global climate change, do you support the concept of putting up windmill farms on Vancouver Island to harness wind power? Monday, July 31, 2006 Do you agree with a recommendation that the RCMP should be less forthcoming with answers to reporters' questions? Sunday, July 30, 2006 Ladysmith native Pamela Anderson married Kid Rock in France this weekend. That got us to wondering, do you still consider Pam a Canadian celebrity? Saturday, July 29, 2006 An American judge has ruled that "pat-down" searches of sports fans are unconstitutional, after an NFL fan in Florida sued over searches at the gate. Our question: Do you think pat-down checks at sporting events are necessary? Friday, July 28, 2006 What's your knee-jerk reaction to news the province is thinking of putting elaborate tourist facilities in some provincial parks? Thursday, July 27, 2006 Who should oversee the building of Victoria's sewage treatment plant(s)? Wednesday, July 26, 2006 Should police be able to demand a blood sample from a person suspected of driving while under the influence of marijuana? Tuesday, July 25, 2006 Are you excited about news the Rolling Stones have added a Vancouver stop to their latest concert tour? Monday, July 24, 2006 What did you think of the Miss Universe pageant on the week-end? Sunday, July 23, 2006 The annual Luminara lantern festival took over Beacon Hill Park Saturday night, to the delight of many -- but not everyone. What's your take on Luminara? Saturday, July 22, 2006 The Russian Space Agency wants to escort a paying customer on a spacewalk for $35 million (US). If you had that kind of money, would you spend it on such an adventure? Friday, July 21, 2006 Have you been obeying the outdoor watering restrictions this summer? Thursday, July 20, 2006 Should the government of Canada throw open the floodgates to bring in immigrants to fill construction industry jobs? Wednesday, July 19, 2006 Has the government of Canada done enough quickly enough to evacuate Canadians from Lebanon? Tuesday, July 18, 2006 What's your knee-jerk reaction to news the United States has arrested an alleged internet gambling mogul? Monday, July 17, 2006 What do you think of the proposal to put 150 condos in the former Hudson's Bay building downtown? Sunday, July 16, 2006 On Friday, Saanich police said a 17 year old girl on board a BC Transit bus on Douglas street was touched inappropriately by an elderly man. Does that change how safe you feel on BC Transit? Saturday, July 15, 2006 Several Windows at two Saanich schools and one home were smashed over night, causing thousands of dollars in damage. We want to know, who should pay to fix the windows? Friday, July 14, 2006 Switching the venue for next summer's international soccer event in Victoria got us to wondering: what is the Crown Jewel of this region's sporting facilities? Is it ... Thursday, July 13, 2006 How much time do you spend commuting to and from (combined) work on an average day? Wednesday, July 12, 2006 Should British Columbia join the other Canadian provinces that are attempting to regulate gasoline prices? Tuesday, July 11, 2006 What do you think of the Defense Minister's assertion that Canadian soldiers who do not want to go to a war zone will not be sent there? Monday, July 10, 2006 What's your knee-jerk reaction to news that Clifford Olson has a parole hearing next week? Sunday, July 09, 2006 What’s your opinion on word that Canada’s precision flying team, the Snowbirds, could possibly continue using their 43-year-old Tutor jets for another 14 years – a decade past their expected lifespan? Saturday, July 08, 2006 New figures show that C-D sales are down this year, but online music sales are soaring. We’d like to ask how you fit into the picture? Friday, July 07, 2006 Do you think governments in Canada should create Ministries, or some other agencies specifically to monitor and regulate the treatment of animals in zoos? Thursday, July 06, 2006 What do you think of parents who help to organize high school graduation parties, complete with alcohol? Wednesday, July 05, 2006 Should the Prime Minister sign the softwood lumber agreement with the United States tomorrow or not? Tuesday, July 04, 2006 What do you think of the price of admission to Folkfest? Monday, July 03, 2006 What do you think of the Sunday shopping controversy in Nova Scotia? Sunday, July 02, 2006 Now that this years Canada Day fireworks have been held in Victoria, do you think it’s still worth all of the policing costs? Saturday, July 01, 2006 B.C. teachers have signed a deal with the province, netting a 16 per-cent pay hike over five years and a four thousand dollar signing bonus. How do you feel about the deal? Friday, June 30, 2006 Do you think the new ICBC/police crackdown and publicity campaign on "aggressive driving" will be effective? Thursday, June 29, 2006 What do you think of the 15 year prison sentence given three looters who stole booze from a Louisiana grocery store after hurricane Katrina? Wednesday, June 28, 2006 Southern Rail is seeking some 30 million dollars in taxpayers money to revive the E&N rail line. Is this something you feel is worth it? Tuesday, June 27, 2006 Do you favour the 15 billion dollars in spending on military hardware being re-announced by the government of Canada this week? Monday, June 26, 2006 What do you think of the current heat wave? Sunday, June 25, 2006 Quebec’s Fete Nationale holiday has been fueling a political debate regarding whether or not Quecercers form their own nation. Where do you stand? Saturday, June 24, 2006 In a five player deal, the Vancouver Canucks have traded power forward Todd Bertuzzi to Florida in exchange for star goalie Roberto Luongo. How do you feel about the trade? Friday, June 23, 2006 Simple question. What are your plans for Canada Day this year? Thursday, June 22, 2006 There are proposals for several high-rise developments in the West Shore, including Langford, Bear Mountain and Esquimalt Lagoon. Does that alarm you? Wednesday, June 21, 2006 Today is the first official day of Summer? Does that affect you in any way at all? Tuesday, June 20, 2006 Now that the Stanley Cup has been won, what sport, if any, do you plan to now focus your attentions on? Monday, June 19, 2006 Are you happy to hear the BC Teachers Federation is softening its wage demand from 24-per cent over 3-years? Sunday, June 18, 2006 A new movie about street racing is prompting some politicians and police to call the movie producers “irresponsible” for promoting a dangerous activity. Do you think it's irresponsible? Saturday, June 17, 2006 After the initial fanfare for the tentative softwood lumber deal back in April, negotiations between Canada and the United States are now dragging. In light of the current situation, are you still optimistic the dispute will be settled with this latest deal? Friday, June 16, 2006 This is Tax Freedom day in B.C., the day you start making money for yourself. Simple question. Do you feel more tax free today? Thursday, June 15, 2006 Do you agree with the federal government's plans to bring in tough legislation to slap stiffer penalties on street racers? Wednesday, June 14, 2006 BC transportation critic John Horgan figures it would cost half-a-billion dollars to fix problems involving the Malahat. Is that a good use of money? Tuesday, June 13, 2006 With BC Ferries reporting a profit for the year ending in March, do you feel they're justified in continuing to add fuel surcharges? Monday, June 12, 2006 Even though it's been slightly damper recently, do you agree with the CRD's continued policy of watering restrictions? Sunday, June 11, 2006 It’s time, once again, to ask for your Stanley Cup prediction. Now that we’re three games in to the final round with Carolina leading Edmonton 2-1, which team do you think will come out as the champion? Saturday, June 10, 2006 The Harper government is further limiting whom it will lower Parliament Hill’s Peace Tower flag for. Is this good or bad in your opinion? Friday, June 09, 2006 Would you go on strike if your employer offered you a pay increase of only 8 per cent over 4 years, plus a signing bonus? Thursday, June 08, 2006 What do you think about the decision by the International Olympic Committee to allow the 2010 Vancouver Games to use NHL-sised ice surfaces? Wednesday, June 07, 2006 Should there be a tighter security net around Parliament Hill? Tuesday, June 06, 2006 Do you think property value should be a factor in calculating "equalization" payments among Canadian provinces? Monday, June 05, 2006 Do you plan to visit the B.C. Experience when it opens this summer? Sunday, June 04, 2006 Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative government will hold a vote on same-sex marriage in the Commons this fall. What do you think about reopening this debate? Saturday, June 03, 2006 Do the terrorism related arrests of 17 people in the Toronto area make you feel more, or less afraid of a terrorist attack in Canada? Friday, June 02, 2006 What do you think of the six-figure golden handshakes being given two former Victoria city executives? Thursday, June 01, 2006 Do you agree with the province's commitment to ensure that gender identity and sexual orientation issues will be included in classroom discussions about social justice? Wednesday, May 31, 2006 What do you think of news that Colwood will have the highest high-rise in greater Victoria? Tuesday, May 30, 2006 Who should pay for Victoria's traditional Canada Day fireworks? Monday, May 29, 2006 (On the premise that something is better than nothing) we wonder how often you bicycled to work in the past year? Sunday, May 28, 2006 What you think of Ottawa’s pledge of two million dollars to help victims of the Indonesian earthquake? Saturday, May 27, 2006 The Conservative government plans to introduce a bill calling for fixed election dates every four years. What do you think about fixed election dates? Friday, May 26, 2006 Should alcohol be available at the View Royal casino? Thursday, May 25, 2006 Do you think the B.C. government is doing enough to prevent the export of raw logs? Wednesday, May 24, 2006 What do you think of the seven consecutive increases in Canadian interest rates in recent months? Tuesday, May 23, 2006 Have you seen "The Da Vinci Code" yet? Monday, May 22, 2006 Don't be modest. Are you happy with the condition of your garden this spring? Sunday, May 21, 2006 We’re in the midst of the Victoria Day long weekend, and we’d like to ask if high fuel and ferry costs have changed your plans this holiday? Saturday, May 20, 2006 According to an Ipsos Reid survey, support for the Canadian mission in Afghanistan is strong, but support is not as strong for plans to extend the mission to February 2009. Where do you stand? Friday, May 19, 2006 Should the Canadian forces re-think the issue of women in the forces, following the death of a female officer in Afghanistan? Thursday, May 18, 2006 Who's going to win the Stanley Cup? Wednesday, May 17, 2006 As we hear news of another algae bloom that might affect the taste of your tap water, we wonder: do you still drink tap water? Tuesday, May 16, 2006 Do you agree that a national census is necessary every five years? Monday, May 15, 2006 What do you think of the Ottawa media's complaints about information control by the Prime Minister's Office? Sunday, May 14, 2006 Today is Mother's Day...and we want to know what is the best way to make your Mom feel extra special Saturday, May 13, 2006 Stephen Harper is marking his first one hundred days as Prime minister, and is reflecting back on the progress he’s made on his “Five Priorities.” On a scale of one to five, where one is bad and 5 is great, how would you rate his performance so far as P.M? Friday, May 12, 2006 Would you object to government agents' snooping through your telephone records, as part of a continuing search to root out terrorists? Thursday, May 11, 2006 What do you think of the names chosen for the new generation of BC Ferry ships? Wednesday, May 10, 2006 Would you pay money to hear Bill Bennett give a speech? Tuesday, May 09, 2006 Should the province spend some serious money upgrading Sooke Road, including twinning the bridge over Sooke River? Monday, May 08, 2006 Since it is Emergency Preparedness Week: we wonder (again) if you consider yourself prepared to survive on your own for three days in the aftermath of some natural disaster? Sunday, May 07, 2006 Officials say anyone working for the 2010 Winter Olympics will be subject to criminal record checks, including those working for other firms hired by the organizing committee. What do you think of this measure? Saturday, May 06, 2006 With the Vancouver Canucks out of the playoffs….what NHL team are you cheering for? Friday, May 05, 2006 May is motorcycle awareness month in Canada. Is that proclamation necessary? Thursday, May 04, 2006 What's your take on what's been happenning to the Agricultural Land Reserve in recent years? Wednesday, May 03, 2006 Score the federal budget, on a scale where "one" is terrible; "five" is nirvana Tuesday, May 02, 2006 Would you miss horse racing if Sandown Park was to close for good? Monday, May 01, 2006 What do you think of the government's injection of seven million dollars into hospital emergency rooms, announced on the week-end? Sunday, April 30, 2006 Income tax returns are due tomorrow (Monday) at midnight; we’d like to see how many people are leaving it until the last minute. What best describes you? Saturday, April 29, 2006 British Columbia and Alberta have signed a deal making it so professionals, such as teachers or health care workers, can move freely between the two provinces without different certifications and licenses. What do you think about this deal? Friday, April 28, 2006 Should Canada accept the terms of the tentative agreement on softwood lumber? Thursday, April 27, 2006 Should British Columbia "harmonize" its sales tax with the federal GST? Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Should parents be able to place drug-abusing children in compulsory detox programs? Tuesday, April 25, 2006 We're curious as to how common con games actually are. Have you been contacted by telephone; e-mail; or at your front door, in the past month, by someone making a transparently phoney pitch for your money? Monday, April 24, 2006 What do you think of the media's treatment of Canadian casualties in Afghanistan? Sunday, April 23, 2006 Does the death of a local soldier in Afghanistan change your view on Canada’s role in rebuilding that country? Saturday, April 22, 2006 What do you think is the reason American tourists are expected to shun Canada this season? Friday, April 21, 2006 With yet another incident on the Malahat tying up traffic, we want to know, what would be YOUR solution to this ongoing problem? Thursday, April 20, 2006 With today's firing of Toronto Maple Leafs' coach Pat Quinn, we ask...do you think professional coaches should shoulder all the blame, and be fired, if their team doesn't do well? Wednesday, April 19, 2006 Will the latest increase in gas prices prompt you to consider other means of transportation? Tuesday, April 18, 2006 How do you feel about the rumours of an American Hockey League franchise possibly coming to Victoria? Monday, April 17, 2006 Are you confident, in the wake of more cases of BSE being reported, that the CFIA is keeping a lid on the mad cow situation? Sunday, April 16, 2006 What does Easter mean to you? Saturday, April 15, 2006 What do you think of the penalties laid out by Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Ministers guilty of “loose-lipped indiscretions?” Friday, April 14, 2006 What caused the Canucks' meltdown this year? Thursday, April 13, 2006 How high should new buildings be allowed to go in Songhees? Wednesday, April 12, 2006 What's your initial reaction to the Harper government's Accountability Act? Tuesday, April 11, 2006 How much higher property tax are you willing to pay this year? Monday, April 10, 2006 Who should make the ultimate decision to commit Canadian troops to an overseas mission? Sunday, April 09, 2006 The Prime Minister pledged last night to apologize to Chinese Canadians for the head tax, but so far there has been no word on monetary compensation. Do you think there should be money attached to the apology? Saturday, April 08, 2006 Prince Harry, the third in line to the British throne, is said to have celebrated the end of his military training with a visit to a strip club. What do you think of his behaviour? Friday, April 07, 2006 Have you given up on the Canucks' play-off chances? Thursday, April 06, 2006 With yet another possible contender choosing not to run, we wonder who is most likely to win the leadership of the federal Liberal Party? Wednesday, April 05, 2006 Should the Prime Minister accept an American millionaire's offer of cash to buy back licences, in order to stop the seal hunt? Tuesday, April 04, 2006 What's your take on the "problem" of young adults' apparently being reluctant to leave home? Monday, April 03, 2006 Should the Queen of the North be raised from the bottom of the ocean? Sunday, April 02, 2006 Will the 9-2 thumping by the Burnaby Express last night foreshadow the rest of the Victoria Salsa’s Coastal Conference playoff match up? Saturday, April 01, 2006 The clocks spring forward an hour overnight for daylight time. On this occasion we ask, how do you feel about the switch next year when daylight time will begin earlier and end later? Friday, March 31, 2006 Who or what is at fault for the ever rising gasoline prices? Thursday, March 30, 2006 Do you think British Columbia should proceed with the Site "C" hydroelectric dam project? Wednesday, March 29, 2006 What do you think of British Columbia's new "Apology Act" introduced by the Attorney General? Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Do you agree with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives that it's too hard to qualify for welfare in British Columbia? Monday, March 27, 2006 Should we be allowing the movement of houses on public streets and highways? Sunday, March 26, 2006 There's been another armed robbery in Victoria. Do you think violence is on the rise in our community? Saturday, March 25, 2006 The Prime Minister has pledged over two million dollars to help Saint John New Brunswick stop dumping raw sewage into their harbour. If Ottawa gave Victoria cash to do the same, would you be behind it? Friday, March 24, 2006 Be honest now. Did you know that Canadian forces were, until today, part of the UN force patrolling the Golan Heights? Thursday, March 23, 2006 Do you expect to have your mortgage paid off by the time you retire? Wednesday, March 22, 2006 In light of today's sinking of a B-C Ferry, we wonder if you feel less confident about Ferry travel? Tuesday, March 21, 2006 What do you think of the Cancer Society's demands for tougher anti-smoking standards in B.C.? Monday, March 20, 2006 What one thing is most at the root of the Canucks' tailspin, from apparent elite team to scratching for a play-off spot? Sunday, March 19, 2006 B.C. Forest Minister Rich Coleman is facing calls to step aside in the face of a possible conflict of interest. At issue is the fact that his brother is a top forest industry operative. What do you think Coleman should do? Saturday, March 18, 2006 A ‘Distracted Driving’ law is being considered by an American town in Illinois. It would ban eating, drinking, changing the radio dial and, of course, talking on a cell phone while driving. Would you like to see a law like this in the Victoria area? Friday, March 17, 2006 In light of the incident at Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal this week, we wonder if you feel safe and secure travelling on the B.C. Ferries? Thursday, March 16, 2006 Should the media be obligated to give as much coverage to the Paralympic Games as the Olympics and the Commonwealth Games? Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Now that he's home safe and sound we wonder if the Prime Minister's first overseas trip was worth it? Tuesday, March 14, 2006 What do you think of the notion of moving the Coho ferry terminal out of Victoria harbour, and into Esquimalt harbour? Monday, March 13, 2006 Should the University of Victoria be answerable to municipal authorities in terms of building design; densities; and other land use issues? Sunday, March 12, 2006 Opposition parties are accusing the federal Conservative government of being “heavy handed.” This comes as they say the Tories are trying to pressure five Liberal appointed diplomats to resign. Would you say that Steven Harper’s government is being heavy handed in this matter? Saturday, March 11, 2006 What do you think about a B-C Government surcharge on new T-Vs, computers and printers, as part of an electronics-recycling program? Friday, March 10, 2006 What's your knee-jerk reaction to news that "the Canadian Tire guy" is out of a job? (The ad campaign is over after nearly ten years) Thursday, March 09, 2006 Are you nervous about the security of your personal information, stored in computers at banks; government offices or elsewhere? Wednesday, March 08, 2006 What do you think of Victoria's new tourism branding strategy? Tuesday, March 07, 2006 (In keeping with the topic of the day) we wonder: is the Governor General's office still relevant in Canada? Monday, March 06, 2006 We wonder if the idea of post-secondary education is being oversold, during an economic boom. Specifically, if you had a child graduating high school this summer, would you steer him or her toward further schooling or the work force? Sunday, March 05, 2006 It’s been a deadly week for Canadian troops in Afghanistan, with two killed and many more injured. In light of the recent violence, how do you feel about our troops being in Afghanistan? Saturday, March 04, 2006 What do you think of former Beatle Paul McCartney and his wife speaking out against the seal hunt on Canada’s East Coast? Friday, March 03, 2006 What's your perception of the violent crime rate in Canada? Is there more or less of it than 20 years ago? Thursday, March 02, 2006 Should housecats be required to be licenced? Wednesday, March 01, 2006 It's budget season for our public administrators. We wonder who gives you the best value for your tax dollar: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Are you glad to see the end of the Olympic break and the resumption of NHL hockey? Monday, February 27, 2006 Are you going to be taking part in this week's Victoria flower count? Sunday, February 26, 2006 The 2006 Winter Olympics wrap up today in Turin, Italy. For some Canadians, our record medal results this Olympics have been overshadowed by the men’s hockey team failing to reach the medal round. How do you feel about this Olympics? Saturday, February 25, 2006 As a way to get more recruits into the military, Canada’s top soldier Rick Hillier is pitching the idea of speeding up the citizenship process for immigrants who sign up with the armed forces. What do you think? Friday, February 24, 2006 Should Prime Minister Harper make his first foreign trip a visit with Canadian troops in Afghanistan? Thursday, February 23, 2006 Who or what do you blame for Canada's performance at the Olympic mens' hockey tournament? Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Should governments use tobacco tax dollars to fund security systems for late-night convenience stores? Tuesday, February 21, 2006 What do you think of the decision by a small handful of Canadians to publish the Muhammed cartoons that have already created such a volatile reaction? Monday, February 20, 2006 Do you agree with the Canadian Taxpayers' Federation that there needs to be a cap on property tax increases? Sunday, February 19, 2006 The sunny, but relatively cold, days we’ve been having in the Victoria area are about to turn cloudier but warmer, with a chance of showers. Which do you prefer? Saturday, February 18, 2006 What do you think of Pacific Coach Lines’ proposal to move their bus terminal from Douglas Street by the Empress Hotel, to the block between Store Street and Government on Pembroke? Friday, February 17, 2006 Does Canada need legislation to set rules for M-P's or M-L-A's who would switch political parties in mid term? Thursday, February 16, 2006 Now that the new government appears on the verge of killing the gun registry...we wonder if they should be having second thoughts. Should Ottawa scrap the gun registry? Wednesday, February 15, 2006 What's your updated expectation for Canada's medal count at the Turin Olympics? Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Do you think the jokes being made about Dick Cheney's accidental shooting of a hunting partner are fair? Monday, February 13, 2006 Could you live without a 24-hour gas station anywhere in the city? Sunday, February 12, 2006 Many of Liberal turned Tory cabinet minister David Emerson’s constituents are still expressing anger over his defection. Now that a week has passed, do you feel upset over the issue? Saturday, February 11, 2006 What do you make of the B-C Government Employees’ Union holding a strike vote during their contract talks for 25 hundred civil servants? Friday, February 10, 2006 How will Canada make out at this year's winter Olympics? Thursday, February 09, 2006 Do you agree with the new Justice Minister's plan to raise the age of sexual consent in Canada, from 14 to 16? Wednesday, February 08, 2006 Should David Emerson have to repay the Liberal Party members' donations that helped to get him elected just last month? Tuesday, February 07, 2006 What's your knee-jerk reaction to news that police dogs and handlers came from all over the Pacific Northwest to the funeral for a Vancouver service dog? Monday, February 06, 2006 History was made today with the swearing in of Canada's 22nd Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Now that he is the leader of our country, are you confident he will follow through on all of his election promises? Sunday, February 05, 2006 It’s Super Bowl Sunday. After two weeks of hype, and with the closest thing to a hometown N-F-L team involved, are you excited about today’s Super Bowl? Saturday, February 04, 2006 Vancouver Olympic organizers are asking for $110, 000, 000 (m) in government money to cover construction cost over runs. Do you think Federal and Provincial governments should be on the hook for this? Friday, February 03, 2006 After another crash of one of Canada's aging Sea King Helicopters, is it time to ground the entire fleet? Thursday, February 02, 2006 Prime Minister-Designate Stephen Harper says his proposed Accountability Act addresses most of the recommendations made by Justice John Gomery, to prevent another sponsorship-type scandal. Do you believe Mr. Harper? Wednesday, February 01, 2006 A Conference Board of Canada report ranks BC first, in a survey of "overall health performance" and use of Canada's medicare system. Does this glowing report reflect the level of day to day delivery of health care you receive? Tuesday, January 31, 2006 The Fairmont Empress Hotel is changing hands again, another billion dollar deal involving foreign ownership. Are you getting concerned about the number of Canadian companies where ownership is no longer, truly Canadian?