Opinion/Letters to the Editor

There's one question surrounding Canada Post workers' rotating strike - who cares? That's not meant facetiously... that is a serious question on lips across the country.

Brian Skakun is guilty of what, trying to help people? What he did was wrong, but he did not murder anyone or rape anyone, and this mess should not have been in the court system.

A Times Colonist editorial thought it "baffling" that the government has repeatedly refused to set out a plan to reduce poverty.

Joe had made the acquaintance of a young waitress at one of Mile 49's finest restaurants during his last visit. When he arrived at Curly's at 11 a.m., there were only a few old-timers sitting on a bench in front of the building.

"What a game," I said, and chucked a brick through the window. "Nice throw," she said. "Any reason you did that?" "Rioting," I replied. "Stanley Cup finals. It's what we do." She poked at the shattered glass with the toe of her shoe.

Right Side Up

English Lessons and Other Stories

Received my tax notice this week, it was over $4,000 gross. Have owned this house since 1976. My taxes back then were under $500 gross per year. We have no water, sewer, curbs, gutters, garbage pickup, lights, etc.

The New Uniform

When I first came to Prince George over 30 years ago (does this make me an old timer) I was disappointed with the lack apple tree varieties.