Opinion

Here we go again. B.C. will once again ask its citizens if they want to change the electoral system. The B.C. NDP announced on Wednesday that British Columbians will be asked if they would like to move to a system of proportional representation.

In his book Man's Search For Meaning, Viktor Frankl (writing at a time when "man" meant "a person") tells us, "There are two races of men in the world, but only these two - the 'race' of descent men and the 'race' of indecent men....

Sentimental? Yes. But it is unfair to forecast doom and gloom or to lament the consolidation of industry stalwarts as a result of Andrew Peller Ltd.'s recently-announced acquisition of Black Hills Estate, Gray Monk Estate, and Tinhorn Creek wineries.

Thirteen months from now, B.C. voters will be puzzling over a mail-in ballot that could change every aspect of the traditional voting system, starting with the next election. Change to what, you ask? Don't ask me.

I was fortunate enough to see Tom Petty play Pittsburgh on June 9th of this year on his 40th Anniversary and what turned out to be his farewell tour.

I am against removing the No. 1 Fire Hall and the swimming pool and replacing them for $50 million. This very large amount would be spent when with some alterations to the pool, such as a new roof and wheelchair access also, it would be fine.

Monday is Thanksgiving, a day to appreciate the bountiful gifts that the harvest has provided for us. It is a statutory holiday in all of Canada, except the Atlantic provinces where it is observed as an optional holiday.

On a day dominated by so much bad news and tragic tidings, it was a relief to hear some good news at the B.C.

With thanksgiving just around the corner and a trade war brewing between Bombardier and Boeing, one wouldn't think to look to Canadian aeronautics with any kind of gratitude, let alone hope that it might point the way forward for our economy.

Australians are confounded by the unwillingness of American politicians to institute reasonable gun control.