Opinion/Letters to the Editor

The man who wrote the book on how to get past the Robert Dziekanski horror story showed up at the legislature Tuesday to comment on how government is executing his plan.

This morning's walk to the bus stop was refreshing; it was a clear and crisp day. When it starts to snow however, and the temperature drops below freezing, I will be forced to drive my car to the university.

City council's decision Monday to claw back some of the property tax exemptions it offers to local non-profit groups shows a profound disrespect for the work these groups do by slamming them with an unexpected tax bill.

As a 12-year-old boy, a major school construction project meant that I attended Grade 7 in the afternoons from 1 to 5 p.m.

I would like to know why are politicians are going halfway around the world to ask people to use our wood to build in their cites when we can't use wood for our own buildings.

The world is dominated by single-celled organisms. Whether one is talking about total biomass or number of unique species, single celled organisms rule.

What is it about local politicians heading to China that is so despicable? Back in the day, former Mayor Colin Kinsley was roasted over the coals for his trips to China as part of various trade delegations. Since B.C.

Last year, I was surprised to hear that many businesses weren't hosting staff Christmas parties; some said that they hadn't had one for years.

Already dreaming about buying a cup of coffee sometime today? You might want to think again.

On Oct. 13, 1812, U.S. soldiers and militia captured the British stronghold of Queenston Heights in what is present-day Ontario. Strategically it was a significant move on the part of the American forces.