Opinion

Re: "Scheer malarky over Trudeau," by Kathi Travers, May 31. The Conservative party has elected a new leader, Andrew Scheer, who has been variously described as "Harper with a smile," a "safe choice" and a "PM in waiting.

Ever since Sept. 11, 2001, we have lived with the growing threat of terror from Islamic extremists. It has mutated, changing organizations, flags, countries of origin, and processes.

On Monday, a judge in Chicago dismissed the wrongful death lawsuit filed against the National Hockey League by the parents of former NHL player and Prince George Cougar Derek Boogaard.

B.C. Green Leader Andrew Weaver says Alberta should "get with the program" and move away from oil and gas. OK, let's do it. The first step would be to stop shipments through the existing Kinder Morgan pipeline to the B.C. Interior and Lower Mainland.

Section 37 of the B.C. Constitution Act states: "(1) On its first meeting and before proceeding to business, the Legislative Assembly must elect one of its members to be speaker.

There is an old Japanese proverb that basically states that if you think you are safe, you are in danger and if you think you are in danger, you are safe.

Outdoor containers filled with flowers are beautiful, and to ensure that they remain attractive throughout the season, follow these steps. Location is important.

When I was a kid I never climbed trees. I should have I suppose but I was not a big risk taker and I was afraid of heights... I am still afraid of heights. This lesson should have taught me not to go out on a limb like I did in last week's column.

Though New Democratic Party Leader John Horgan still has to clear a hurdle or two before becoming premier, he's already fired off a cautionary letter to B.C. Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald about the Site C project.

Today, the Community Arts Council hosts its 42nd annual spring arts bazaar at Studio 2880.