Opinion

You people at The Citizen must realize that with this incredibly great (almost snowless) winter we've had that the city must have saved at least $3-4 million in snow removal costs.

Last week, I saw the entire mature forest of a large lot in the Hart Highlands being clear-cut. In my opinion, this lessens the appeal of my neighbourhood.

I appreciate the weekly agricultural articles written by Andrew Adams. In a world of high-tech, politics and political correctness it is refreshing to hear that some people haven't forgotten that food is a necessity.

British Columbia's education system, if not that of Canada as a whole, has let us down. Somewhere along the line the goal of educating citizens for living has yielded to training for employment.

Once again we have the pro euthanasia/assisted suicide extremists panting in anticipation of its legalization. One has to include the politicians and Supreme Court judges in this group.

Last week, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. issued a revised version of a five-page "interim guidance" report on physician-assisted dying, more commonly known as doctor-assisted suicide.

I've been analyzing my spending patterns lately and I'm intrigued by what I've discovered. When I plan a purchase ahead of time, I see it as an investment and I'm willing to pay full price for the item or service.

Buying a vehicle should be a smooth, transparent, professional experience. Many groups, including the New Car Dealers Association, have been pushing for changes that will promote transparency and accountability in the industry. On Feb. 18, the B.C.

When the mechanic handed me the $1,250 estimate for repairs on our vehicle's air conditioner, I gave it some serious thought... for about 30 seconds. "How much do I owe you for the estimate?" I asked.

Opposition leader John Horgan waded into question period Tuesday, confident that he had a winning issue in Premier Christy Clark's apparent preference for travelling by chartered jet with a full-blown entourage on board.