Opinion

Re: “Prominent graffiti downplayed as trend,” March 26.

Re: “School board hears public pleas,” April 18.

It’s been a while since I visited Granville Island. So on a recent Friday afternoon I parked myself outside the food market with an overpriced burrito and enjoyed the view.

With all the focus on the daily question period jousts, much of the B.C. Liberal legislative package is being processed through the house out of the spotlight. Here’s a rundown of what they’re actually doing, as opposed to what they’re saying.

Police Chief Jim Chu gets to know a lot of politicians in his job. Those connections have, no doubt, increased since he became president of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police in September 2012.

I’ve never been the type of girl who adored a lengthy hair routine. Most days, I take under 20 minutes to get ready. I’m always looking for great shortcuts when it comes to a beauty regiment.

Although April 22nd’s Earth Day will come and go like a Styrofoam cup thrown onto a pile of burning tires, we’re still smack dab in the middle of Earth Week. And the tree huggers, gropers and part-time lovers at K&K couldn’t be happier.

I am not a great driver. I think I am getting better, though. I am trying, and working on a few things. For example, when I make right-hand turns, I am forcing myself to do a quick shoulder check.

Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk had nothing but kind words at first for the agency that regulates and oversees private career-training outfits, during the news conference where he announced he’s dissolving it.