Opinion

There are many dark pages in the history of the 20th century, and two men responsible for tens of millions of deaths were Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin.

Children across the country are gearing up to go back to school within the next couple of weeks.

Kirk Gable recently introduced me to his parents Bob and Kay Gable because he wanted to share with me the fact that his parents were celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. Here is their story as I wish them a happy belated wedding anniversary.

There has been much discussion regarding borrowing the money to replace the badly aging Four Seasons Leisure Pool and Fire Hall #1. I will be voting yes to borrowing the money to replace both buildings and I am in favour of keeping the Pool downtown.

Perennials are a great addition to any landscape. Not only are they attractive, but they tend to be low maintenance and are a good value as they return year after year.

Re: Gerry Lundquist comments that we don't need to join demonstrations against racism, etc.

I read your editor's piece on Trump in the Victoria Times Colonist and have seen a couple of letters since calling Godbout out on his rebuke of Trump's support for Nazis.

After a long and hot summer, next week the city's educational institutions will once again be buzz with activities relating to teaching and learning. The school run will restart and minds will be set on absorbing knowledge and applying it.

Most of the research on phone addiction and deprivation is done on students. It's not just the "kids these days," though. At 45, I'm a recovering addict.

The Gilbert family seem like they were born to sell. Will Gilbert sold 16 cars in June while the average car salesperson in North America sold only 10 vehicles.