Opinion

The governance and policy committee has put forward proposed changes to an existing policy around catchment, kindergarten registration, school transfers and priority or non-priority shown to siblings upon entrance to School District 57 schools.

Transparency. Accountability. Secrecy. Conspiracy. The first two are the promises that political parties like to make during an election.

VICTORIA - The release of thousands of secret documents that reveal what governments are really saying about each other undoubtedly poses risks.

This past week, the University of Northern BC was host to a small health fair. I was generally impressed with the quality of information being presented, that is, until I came across the fluoridated water booth.

Al Spoklie By The Glass A well-made wine is one of life's little pleasures. Here are three of the pleasures I have tried these past few weeks, each wine from a different continent, and each with its own history and expression of its terroir.

In the letter about the lady who caused the accident and has her dog missing: I am appalled that it would state that there was no serious injuries to the people in the accident. The car that was hit, both teenage girls have broken backs.

A mom will cause an accident. I witness a lot of mom's driving at our schools. There is the back-up mom who reverses with snow covered mirrors and windows. There is the handicap mom who uses the handicapped for easy access.

Dear Mr. Entwistle Telus CEO: I would like to tell you I will no longer be subscribing to your Telus satellite service, because it is no good to us here in Vanderhoof.

Saving on snow budget? This is a vital service to a city in the North. As I remember, Mayor Rogers was standing on a platform built on "better roads" for our city. This is a quote taken directly from the mayor's website: http://danrogers.

Bruce Strachan Right Side Up For shoppers, there's 23 days left until Christmas. For those of you into political intrigue, there's 86 days left until the provincial Liberal leadership convention. We know what's happening Dec. 25.