Opinion

Like an unavoidable visit from an annoying relative, the Foundation Skills Assessment has arrived on the doorstep of public education again. As tests go, the FSA is as technically well-constructed as tests of its type can be. It’s developed by B.C.

Monday – Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre – I’m meeting Jonathan for my first cardio session and I’m crapping my pants…haha…at least he’s not scary. And then all of a sudden, “I’m on a bike!” I can do this.

Here’s the thing about exercising…I will do pretty much anything to get out of it.

Recent coverage of the assisted-suicide case to be heard by the B.C.

And so I must move, because I want something to happen. So...why do I want to move? Well...Here's the reason I gave the paper: I want to rekindle my love affair with being active.

What’s the best Canadian novel ever? A couple of weeks ago I bemoaned the fact that not one Canadian novel had made a list of the best 100 novels of all time. And I asked for your ideas. You came through. I was deluged with suggestions.

It has been apparent for some time that the government of Stephen Harper might benefit from a little help in making law.

For a while there, it sounded like Premier Christy Clark was identifying with the Truck Loggers Association to the point of making herself an honorary member. “There are days when critics didn’t believe in your dream.” Check.

According to the most recent survey of cellphone use, these devices have now invaded every aspect of our lives.

Who would have guessed that how we appoint a financial watchdog, the guardian of the public purse in B.C.