Opinion

Re: George Getty letter, entitled "Tough on drugs." While your emotionless concern over these fentanyl related deaths was noted, you offered no real solution besides chastising the users and their parenting.

God and Godbout forgive me, but yes, we need at least one more epilogue on the historic win of Donald J. Trump. If you don't think so, skip this column, but do so at your peril.

Academics and journalists share the same passion for knowledge.

An open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: It is an exciting time to be a scientist in Canada. We celebrated when you restored the long-form census, increased basic research funding, and encouraged federal scientists to speak freely.

The first guy through the pot shop door Wednesday morning figured he had good reason to buy a joint. "I woke up to Trump as president," he said. Which, according to Washington state law, is a perfectly valid reason for getting high.

It is out of extreme displeasure for the Employment Insurance system we have in British Columbia that I am writing this.

When a British Monarch dies, there is a chant arising from the populace which goes something like "The King is dead. Long live the King.

Picture this: Rachel Notley and Donald Trump shaking hands, smiling big for the cameras and praising each other for their commitment to growing the economy, creating jobs and Making Alberta/America Great Again. Don't dismiss the idea.

The recent mild temperatures have been welcomed by many of us, as we are still able to work outdoors and get a head start on next spring. In our yard at home, we have been able to cut all the perennials back to 10 to 15 centimetres from the ground.

This week we have remembered and honoured those who have served and fought on our behalf to keep our country free and protect other vulnerable people. Many have paid the ultimate price, sacrificing their lives for us.