Opinion

Fire is supposed to be our friend. It brings us warmth, light and energy. Without the ability to use and control fire, there wouldn't have been the human race as we know it.

So you've been sworn in to cabinet, signed the book and now you're a minister. You're probably a little anxious and uncertain about the role. Lucky for you, I'm here to help. Leyne is the name. I'm a registered political counsellor.

Like the last series I did during Lent, people have been after me about what exactly I'm getting at in this sequence of columns.

This morning at 8 a.m., Premier John Horgan will hold his first cabinet meeting. He'll have been premier of British Columbia for less than 16 hours.

The editorial in Tuesday's paper was rude and ignorant. It was the most ungrateful attitude I have ever heard. What ever happened to being thankful for what you receive. Godbout, you should be totally ashamed of yourself.

Referring to the letter titled, "Bottled water useful," we also use well water that is high in minerals plus chlorine. We have filters and a water softener but also have a reverse osmosis system.

As a tax payer I am upset about the Omar Khadr file. This case was mishandled right from the get go. In my opinion the Liberals, Conservatives and the legal system have slapped every law abiding taxpaying Canadian in the face.

This past weekend, our prime minister headed south of the border to talk directly with U.S. state governors along with Vice-President Mike Pence about trade. For the most part, the reception appeared warm and welcoming.

Here's a helpful suggestion. Don't call any business, especially a news media outlet, from your work place - and presumably on work time - to leave an angry message without having the nerve to leave your name and then hang up.

Don't put your pruners away yet. There may still be some pruning to do.