Opinion

"Turning and turning in the widening gyre, the falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart: the centre cannot hold;" Watching the contortions of Gordon Campbell and the Liberal party this week, one can't help but think of Irish poet W.B.

Another Snowjob from the city. No kidding. I feel like a fool. There I was Dan Rogers answering your stupid surveys, trying to help find a solution to saving the city some money on snow removal when all along you've mis-managed our city funds.

His radio-show portrayal of the premier violated the 'no surprises' rule

One should certainly complement The Citizen on their investigative reporting especially on what goes on a City Hall. Your reporting of their hiring, wage and staffing excesses seems to go unnoticed by the Mayor and city councillors.

If you are one of those individuals labouring under the mistaken belief that Canadian foreign policy is made in Ottawa, instead of Washington or Brussels (NATO HQ), last week's shameful announcement by Stephen Harper should convince you otherwise.

I recently read an article entitled Water supply won't dry up: Canadian scientist that raises awareness about Canada's excessive water use. Canada is one of the richest nations in the world when it comes to fresh water supply.

With the onset of the recent freezing cold temperatures, the SPCA telephone has been ringing off the hook with calls about dogs left out in the cold. We simply must use extra caution in protecting our pets at this time.

This is certainly a letter of appreciation worth 100 per cent recognition and I request that you publish it. I was absent when my Avon lady dropped by with the latest magazine editions. Not only did she shovel my walkway but driveway as well.

Doesn't that drive you MADD. A recent story in the Nanaimo Daily News says fewer people are being charged with drunk driving since the new laws came in to effect in September. It's not because the new law is working so well.

This school year our local school board, like all public bodies, will have part of their funding clawed back to offset the costs of their carbon emissions. Locally the amount will be between $200,000 and $225,000.