Opinion

This week's column is written by Chef Ron Christian, who has been a chef for 30 years. He is a CNC Professional Cook instructor, who has also taught at BCIT, Vancouver Community College and has worked all over the world.

Brazilian Blowout? In response to the recent article on the Brazilian Blowout hair treatment containing formaldehyde, I ask why is there no mandatory third-party testing on all consumer products entering the country? Some may argue that the cost far

In last week's column I praised Richmond city councillors for becoming leaders in Canada in the fight against puppy mills.We know that Puppy mills are bad but the only way to put them out of business is to stop the demand.

I suppose students, parents, and educators throughout British Columbia should be appreciative of our Minister of Education, Margaret MacDiarmid, taking time to "set the record straight" regarding the current state of educational funding.

Though very few Canadians are aware of it we are currently involved in a set of negotiations that have the potential to privatize public services including our water resources.

Water, water, every where, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink. That is a stanza from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel T. Coleridge.

While I applaud Mrs.

Privatizing Public and Municipal Services Though very few Canadians are aware of it we are currently involved in a set of negotiations that have the potential to privatize public services including our water resources.

Thank you to the kind and generous couple who paid for our fish and chips at Joey's Only last evening (Tuesday). It was a lovely gesture and made our evening. Thank you again. Maisie Minchin Prince George

The roundabout at the end of the new Cameron Street Bridge has been in operation for many months now. However, after seeing repeated breach of protocol, it seems that the proper use of the roundabout needs to be re-stated.