Opinion

VICTORIA — When Premier Christy Clark was asked about the dismissive comments coming her way from the New Democratic Party, she seized the opportunity to speculate that gender had something to do with the tendency to underestimate her.

VICTORIA — As decision day approaches, the B.C. Liberals face two main choices to meet the province's future electricity needs, both controversial.

Last week my Seniors' Scene column was about 95 year old Jose Fernandes Ferreira who at the age of 38 emigrated from Portugal to Canada; as with many other immigrants back then, Jose left his family behind as he ventured off to Canada seeking a bette

I recently watched a video from a group called The Science of Happiness, which stated that one of the greatest contributors to a person's overall happiness is how much gratitude they show.

After seeing a picture of the new look Royal Bank building, I can't believe how ugly it looks. When Prince George was being built, it seemed that square box building was the norm as this was the fastest way to get a building up.

Our first major snowfall has occurred and it was great to see equipment out there and making it easier for us to get around.The following is not meant to be criticism, but rather questions and observations.

"We will not be cowed by these sick terrorists," said British Prime Minister David Cameron after ISIL produced a grisly video of the mass beheading of Syrian captives by foreign jihadis who allegedly included British fighters.

Well, hello there, Canada. Happy Tuesday. Brace yourself. Next year, Jian Ghomeshi could be a free man, absolved of all criminal charges and a multimillionaire, thanks to a hefty settlement from his former employer, the CBC.

It is now December. Yet again, I seem to have made it to December without buying any Christmas gifts and without any good ideas about what to make or buy my loved ones for my favourite holiday season.

A colleague of mine was praising one of our members of parliament, Dick Harris, the other day, remarking that he was a very good individual who cared deeply about our community.