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Plastic water bottles wasteful

Plastic water bottles wasteful

As a child, I cannot count how many times I would drink from the garden hose or the outdoor faucet. I survived. It never even made me sick.
Khadr deal the right call

Khadr deal the right call

The prime minister is giving $10.5 million and a personal apology to a Canadian whose human and legal rights were violated and who was tortured for alleged terrorist activity. No, no, that's not Justin Trudeau making amends to Omar Khadr.
Tattered reputation

Tattered reputation

I read with interest the article in Friday's paper stating that the casino/hotel is not allowing RVs to park on their property overnight. This is apparently to aid the private RV parks.
Patriotic generosity

Patriotic generosity

My Canada Day was made amazing by a special act of generosity. Every Saturday morning for the past few months, I have provided a ride for my friend and one of his children to the Farmers Market where he sells Middle Eastern pastries.
Wings need clipping

Wings need clipping

It is sad and pathetic to see just how far Cristy Clark will go to hold on to power. Why she'll even become a believer in NDP and Green Party policies.
Where rights really come from

Where rights really come from

With the sesquicentennial celebration of Confederation now safely behind us, the time for sober, if somewhat groggy, second thought is at hand.
Could Bond rhyme with orange?

Could Bond rhyme with orange?

In 2006, David Emerson was re-elected as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Vancouver Kingsway. The former Canfor CEO first won the riding in 2004 and was promptly named industry minister by Prime Minister Paul Martin.
CBC no sharp pencils

CBC no sharp pencils

I am writing re: the June 28 editorial "Principles before politicians" by Neil Godbout. It was interesting but I have to take exception to one of your statements.
Horgan has to manage Weaver

Horgan has to manage Weaver

It happened. As promised, the GreeNDP voted as a block to oust the B.C. Liberals from power, despite some last-minute pleading from former Premier Christy Clark. John Horgan has been called on to form a government by the Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon.
America the paranoid

America the paranoid

Guess who said this: "Behind the ostensible government sits enthroned an invisible government owing no allegiance and acknowledging no responsibility to the people." Nope, it wasn't Donald Trump (as if he would use the word "ostensible").