Opinion

It's hard not to notice the recently installed "objet d'art" at the intersection of 20th and Victoria. The figures appear so joyous and carefree as they leap, frolic and bound about seemingly without a care in the world.

Doug Jamieson is a local wine and food consultant, educator and writer.

Regarding Kim Bolan's recent trip to Prince George and her following article, embedded as she was with the RCMP, she seems to have followed popular mythology about "the Hood." As a resident of the Hood, I beg to differ.

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.

On Nov. 23 of 2009 I and about 21 other vehicles hit the same pothole at about 6 p.m. on Highway 97 heading toward town, across from the canopy company.

Ask Kathi Caroline asked: Why is the water in my goldfish bowl cloudy? Kathi: Your goldfish produces wastes, a part of which is ammonia.

To the people who want to save all the bears in search of food, a question.

Thank you Carol Phillips for opening this discussion of the recent installation in the Gateway. When "art" provokes controversy it has been successful.

Paul Willcocks In Victoria The Union of B.C. Municipalities has evolved into the big political event of the year. And the just-concluded gathering in Whistler was suitably weird, as you would expect in these strange times.

Open letter to Michele Perret, Enbridge manager of community relations. On Aug. 24, you made a presentation to the Smithers town council regarding the Michigan oil spill from an Enbridge pipeline, which ruptured there in July.