Opinion

The arrogance demonstrated by the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority board in refusing to seat the Victoria representative, Coun. Shellie Gudgeon, shows how far the authority has deviated from its founding vision.

Whenever Canadians cross the border, it is inevitable they will find cheaper goods in the U.S. Whether milk, books, electronic goods or vehicles, it seems bargains abound south of the 49th parallel.

Seriously? Do they honestly think we’re going to get lathered up — again — over threats of separation, national-unity concerns and how many sovereigntists can dance on the head of a pin? Or épingle? Really? For 40 years, this country has frittered aw

Breaking news! Five weeks after pulverizing my shoulder, I’ve broken my ankle. On Sunday, I was at a riding clinic seeing friends and saying hello to a horse I used to own.

Canada’s territory includes the world’s longest coastline, bordering three oceans and the Great Lakes, and covers more than 5.8 million square kilometres of marine area inhabited by an astonishing diversity of fish species, mammals and plant life.

I bet a lot of folks around here have been under the impression that what’s called solicitor-client privilege exists to protect clients. But they’ve been reminded, thanks to a decision by the chief justice of the B.C.

Stephen Harper’s Conservative government, sworn in on Feb. 6, 2006, marked its seventh anniversary in office last week. Here’s a quick quiz: Name the five priorities it ran on in the 2006 election.

Two developments occurred recently to advance large telescopes and the study of the universe around us. Scientists in the U.S. completed the first of seven 8.4-metre mirrors for the Giant Magellan Telescope under construction in Chile.

What would Family Day be without a big family fight? But there’s no need to endure one this inaugural February holiday. We’ve already had it — online. Premier Christy Clark promised the third Monday in February as a holiday while running for the B.C.

We can predict some things that will be in the throne speech on Feb. 12. It will praise the B.C. government’s job plan, and talk about balancing the budget. Education and health care will receive at least passing mentions.