Opinion

The City of Vancouver’s move this week to save heritage and character homes from destruction may be feeble and it is certainly too long in coming. But, to be charitable, it is at least a step in the right direction. This is mostly a West Side issue.

When it comes to first impressions, it always counts. How someone is dressed gives you an indication of how they want to present themselves to the world. No look is more classic than the suit.

Memory test time. Regular readers may recall a story and subsequent blog post I wrote way back in the fall of 2013 about the cost of building “gender neutral” washrooms in firehalls. I’ve got some new info on the costs.

In honour of Father’s Day this Sunday, the more poetic members of K&K have dusted off their quills to pen a series of heartfelt haikus about our dads. You’re welcome.

Re: “Sidewalk cyclists deserve zero tolerance,” June 6.

Re: “LNG bonanza hopes fractured by reality,” May 30.

Re: “City might slow down wrecking ball,” June 6.

Recently, the Vancouver Heritage Foundation organized its annual visit to heritage properties potentially threatened by future redevelopment.

Sixteen months of negotiations between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the employers’ bargaining agency have resulted in this: Wage positions that are an ocean apart. Zero progress on learning conditions.