Opinion

I am given to wonder about our current city councillors and mayor Rogers. We have a situation where councillor Skakun's actions could have and should have, been dealt with outside of the court system.

Thank you for excellent editorial entitled "A blow to whistleblowers." These recent actions of council and the mayor in bringing censure on Mr. Skakun remind me of the actions of a bully or an old boys club. Mr.

Soooo mayor and council. What are we afraid of? Must be some secrets in the wings we may be trying to hide. What could they be? How soon campaign promises are forgotten. More open council and responsible spending with a closer watch on tax increases.

July 26th marked the one-year anniversary of the Enbridge pipeline rupture into the Kalamazoo River near Marshall, Michigan.

Sometimes a financial advisor's ability to see a deal amidst the fog is crucial to pulling the funding together. Other times, the deal almost writes itself.

On the morning of July 22nd I went through the Starbucks Drive-Thru on Central. July 22nd is the birthday of my late father's birthday so while waiting in line for my morning java, I was thinking about him.

Ho-friggen-ho. After years of cojoling my wife finally dragged me to the Farmers Market today. I had a great time. There were lots of interesting wares for sale, buskers and a welcoming environment that I've never seen in downtown P.G. before.

This past Thursday I was caught in the rain downtown and then got stranded at the intersection of 13th and Winnipeg when the controls of my electric wheelchair shorted out. Fortunately, I have a cell phone and was able to call for help.

If you have been following this weekly column, you may remember a previous article in which we explored the fundamentalist worldview of the World Conqueror (June 2, 2011).

Lost To The West: The Forgotten Byzantine Empire That Rescued Western Civilization By Lars Brownworth Ask many history majors when the Roman Empire collapsed and they would likely answer 475 AD, when the last Emperor Romulus Augustus was overthrown.