Opinion

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

Your editorial of Nov. 30 needs a little homework. Tommy Douglas introduced the notion of universal health care to Canada in the 1960s. In a nutshell, the basic tenet of this man's brilliant concept was that of universal responsibility.

Hi, I would like to submit my opinion on people bringing in holiday treats. In most offices you visit, there will be one or more than one person on a strict diet.

Re: There are alternatives to donating blood (Nov. 25, 2010) It is true that hospitals are always in need of blood products. Blood is used for trauma victims, cardiac surgeries, organ transplants, and cancer patients, among many other uses.

Where are the Cougar fans? The Cougars have done their part. They are playing exciting hockey and are in first place. Now where is all of the community support? This team deserves better! Vickie Laverdure, Prince George

It seems a shame that a city the size of Prince George cannot support competitive craft stores. I had decided to paint a group of small pictures for which I needed a certain size canvass.

Hi, I would like to submit my opinion on people bringing in holiday treats. In most offices you visit, there will be one or more than one person on a strict diet.

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.