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Three views of the origin of the world

Three views of the origin of the world

Have you ever wondered where something came from? Who brought the plate of cookies into the lunch room? How did that scratch get on the side of the car? How did that stain get on your shirt? We all know that things don't just appear out of nowhere; t
A look at bad behaviour

A look at bad behaviour

The Lucifer Effect By Philip Zimbardo When we read about places where people do bad things to other people, such as Rwanda, we often assume it can never happen here.
New Mustang GT is sick, awesome

New Mustang GT is sick, awesome

It has been a while since I drove the Ford Mustang and it appears I may have missed something while I was away. The Mustang GT has gone back to its famous 5.0 moniker when it comes to the litre size of the engine. Gone is the 4.
Independence is not vigilantism

Independence is not vigilantism

I viewed Bruce Strachan's defense of a city councillor's motions regarding strengthening the Community Charter to prevent disclosure of confidential and personal information with interest.
Respect teachers' contracts too

Respect teachers' contracts too

Premier Clark laments massive BC Ferries CEO pension but will respect signed contract.
Great gas mileage, lots of fun

Great gas mileage, lots of fun

Driver's Seat
I'm keeping the HST

I'm keeping the HST

Re: "Yes, yes oh yes" It's been said that the HST is terrific tax policy and terrible politics. Bang on. Your editorial (July 14)speaks to this. It's all about the emotional politics, while the rational policy of the HST gets left in the lurch.
Lotto sting has holes

Lotto sting has holes

Re: Lotto licences pulled. I like a good sting with criminals finishing up doing time. But if what Arthur Williams wrote is correct, (and Arthur's good) then this series of actions by a quasi-government body is outrageous.
B.C. Liberals' changes, delays make for ironic timing of HST vote results

B.C. Liberals' changes, delays make for ironic timing of HST vote results

It's back to September, the original date before they tried to 'improve' the process
Contract award undemocratic

Contract award undemocratic

Wow, what a surprise, the city has done it again. As I read the paper Friday morning I found it almost humorous that the city had awarded the design contract for the Kin Center project to PBK Architects.