Opinion

With the exception of Brian Skakun, all I see is a group that only unites when they can squeeze us (the taxpayer) for another dime. Funny how united this council is when it comes to squeezing another one out of us.

Re: Skakun, Chamber and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Imagine the temerity of a member of the public, probably a woman, walking into the RCMP Detachment with allegations of harassment against Dahl Chambers, then Supt.

Hike of the week

I have been reading your on-going, National Enquirer simulation of the unfounded and boring accounts of wrongdoing, (hanky panky) within our local civil service and the ensuing childish finger pointing, allegations and court cases.

There's one question surrounding Canada Post workers' rotating strike - who cares? That's not meant facetiously... that is a serious question on lips across the country.

Brian Skakun is guilty of what, trying to help people? What he did was wrong, but he did not murder anyone or rape anyone, and this mess should not have been in the court system.

A Times Colonist editorial thought it "baffling" that the government has repeatedly refused to set out a plan to reduce poverty.

Joe had made the acquaintance of a young waitress at one of Mile 49's finest restaurants during his last visit. When he arrived at Curly's at 11 a.m., there were only a few old-timers sitting on a bench in front of the building.

"What a game," I said, and chucked a brick through the window. "Nice throw," she said. "Any reason you did that?" "Rioting," I replied. "Stanley Cup finals. It's what we do." She poked at the shattered glass with the toe of her shoe.

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