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Questioning our identity can be complicated

Questioning our identity can be complicated

What complex things we human beings are. At any given moment we combine layers of experience, belief, fear, hope, love, truth, deception and so much more as we present ourselves to the world around.
Comment: Citizens should be concerned about sewage project

Comment: Citizens should be concerned about sewage project

Recently, by motion, I asked the Capital Regional District board to request both an independent analysis of the core area sewage-treatment project and a new Request for Expressions of Interest.
Geoff Johnson: Bring public interest back into bargaining

Geoff Johnson: Bring public interest back into bargaining

On April 1, 1987, premier Bill Vander Zalm’s government introduced legislation that resulted in 99 per cent of B.C.’s teachers unionizing under the Labour Relations Act.
Les Leyne: ‘Forward’ likely to speed NDP shakeup

Les Leyne: ‘Forward’ likely to speed NDP shakeup

The executive of the B.C. New Democratic Party made its move in July, naming a review panel to plumb the depths of the party’s loss in the May election. Now it’s the membership’s turn.
What to do when your newspaper website won't load

What to do when your newspaper website won't load

About a week and a half ago we had back-to-back days of trouble with our website. It wouldn't always load. I'm a newspaper editor, not a technologist, but I'm pretty sure that websites are more effective when they load.
Cranky fans getting money's worth

Cranky fans getting money's worth

In the words of Howie Meeker, golly gee willikers, fans have been treated to some rambunctious lacrosse at the Mann Cup.
Comment: Stench of Health Ministry scandal remains

Comment: Stench of Health Ministry scandal remains

‘The Ministry of Health has asked the RCMP to investigate…” Thus began a press release issued a year ago Friday, signalling the start to what is likely the biggest scandal to ever hit the B.C. Ministry of Health. On Sept.
Iain Hunter: A tribute to B.C.’s fine NDP warrior

Iain Hunter: A tribute to B.C.’s fine NDP warrior

To the Hon. Dave Barrett. Please forward. Hello, Dave. It has been a long time. The end of another summer seems an appropriate occasion to review what’s stored in a memory box that’s almost full.
David Bly: Sometimes it pays to be cynical or suspicious

David Bly: Sometimes it pays to be cynical or suspicious

The number that showed on caller ID had a Washington state area code, but the thick accent of the woman calling suggested she lived a lot farther away than the other side of the Juan de Fuca Strait.
Game 2 gets away from Shamrocks

Game 2 gets away from Shamrocks

Let’s face it, if you missed the first two games of the Mann Cup, you’ve missed two excellent battles between two very worthy teams.