Opinion

Have you ever known someone who inspired you to be a better person? I have the pleasure of knowing a handful of such people.

I'm a smoker. There, I've said it. I realize the stigma around smoking today makes me the equivalent of a modern day leper, but it's a decision, a bad one, I made years ago.

Robert William Pickton - innocent until proven guilty. Not so for some of the folks writing about or observing his trial this week.

I live in a home ruled by a cat, a little sultan of swat who is never shy about telling his minions when they've displeased him. I realize there are some people who actually, dare I say it, dislike cats.

The provincial government is under fire after its latest round of announced funding cuts.

It's a start. As residents rallied for Highway 101 safety improvements Monday morning, Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon announced a $1.

As a recent graduate, I've learned a few things along the way. I know what you're thinking: "What could you possibly know that I don't?" Fair enough.

The start of 2007 has been marred by tragedy - a tragedy that could have been avoided. The Sunshine Coast lost another promising youth when 12-year-old Brynn Proctor Suddes was killed while trying to cross Highway 101 Tuesday afternoon.

My husband and daughter and I ventured back to Alberta for Christmas this season, fully aware our three year old would be spoiled by the family she hasn't seen since she was six months old.

Whew! Are we glad November is over! It was certainly a month to remember or for some to forget.