Opinion

Everyone - parents, the B.C. Teachers' Association, universities and trustees - loves the prospect of a new royal commission on the state of education in B.C.

When Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called his country the world's "first post-national state" with no "core identity" or "mainstream," he was offering a prescription, not a description.

On Canada's 150th anniversary, there is much to celebrate and there is much to protest. In 1967, as Canada marked its centennial, there was little protest because there was, at least on the surface, only one Canada. It was white and mostly English.

The maple leaf is a Canadian symbol that is recognized worldwide. Maple trees can be found growing across Canada, including in Prince George. There are several varieties in varying sizes that grow well in our area.

I was just sitting out on a caf patio with friends, finally enjoying some summer weather.

As a parent, I enjoy reading my kids report cards and making them sweat like I did when I was a kid and my mom and dad went through my report card. The truth is that their report cards are, for the most part, better than mine were.

"By convention sweet is sweet, bitter is bitter, hot is hot, cold is cold, colour is colour; but in truth there are only atoms and the void.

Please don't flood the Peace River Valley again. Previous to my recent visit to the area, I was somewhat complacent about the Site C plans. I felt it was in the "lesser evil" category.

With birthday celebrations all over Canada, including Prince George, I thought that I would share some of my favourite things about Canada. Hershey bars.

After weeks of hints to the contrary, NDP house leader Mike Farnworth announced Tuesday that his party could manage the business of the legislature without changing the long-standing operating rules.