Opinion

Either the government’s economic analysts are pessimistic to the point of hopelessness, or the NDP is vastly overselling the effect of the zoning and building bonanza it is trying to create

The challenge lies in the effectiveness of our risk communication model for food recalls, which heavily relies on mass media.

'The waste bin and doggy bag dispenser located at the bottom of Mason Road have recently been removed by the local authorities. The rationale for this apparently is that people have on occasion filled the bin with household garbage. And so, the answer is to remove the bin altogether? This seems to me like a boneheaded decision.'

Realistically, if you are over the age of 50, then the worst effects of climate change will not significantly affect your life. Sorry to be blunt but we are not going to be around in 40 years.

Health care and education careers will have opportunities abound in the next decade, says Keith Baldrey.

At the Sechelt Remembrance Day Ceremony last year, one of our elderly veterans stumbled and fell as the parade turned to march off. This was due to the length of time the ceremony and wreath laying took.

'I’m looking forward to the Christmas lights season, when neighbourhoods light up with warmth and joy.'