Opinion/Letters to the Editor

On that fateful day over 11 years ago, Angus McDonald was riding his mountain bike home from work as part of his daily fitness regimen. A distracted driver hit Angus on his bike.

The primary goal of teaching social studies in British Columbia is “to give students the knowledge, skills, and competencies to be active, informed citizens who are able to think critically.

Bob and Maureen Dick: Bob was born in Vernon in 1940. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1963 and a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1966.

There was a lot of excited yelling at our house on Saturday morning when I cut down the tree in front of the house. My morning started when my wife asked me six times in a row if I was getting a Christmas tree.

Safety prevention in and out of the home is important to everyone. Besides safety proofing the house for toddlers, young children and the elderly, there are risks that most people wouldn't think about. Let's face it.

The world is going through difficult times. COVID-19 is not only testing us physically, it has created an economic crisis for many. And it is taking a psychological toll on all of us.

Here is a summary of the seniors profiles I did this year: Frank and Aline Pighin celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in June.

2020 was a tumultuous year, to put it mildly.

Annually, tire manufacturers construct 3.1 billion tires worldwide. And 3.1 billion tires are discarded annually. Some are recycled, some are not. Regardless of their ultimate fate, it is a lot of tires. But it also means 3.

I admit that I am one of the worst people you can have buying you gifts. I tend to be one of those guys who are shopping on Men’s Day at The Mall, which is more generally referred to as Christmas Eve.