Opinion

Re: “School closures one way to cut hydro bills, says education minister,” Nov. 29.

To the editor: Re: “ New beds, more workers promised for mental health ‘crisis ,’” Nov. 22. I was most interested in and also somewhat surprised and puzzled by this article.

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging; O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging; Not only green when summer’s here, But also when ‘tis cold and drear.

Last Thursday Americans celebrated their version of Thanksgiving, a special time of the year when people gather with loved ones and reflect on the personal blessings in their lives before heading to the nearest mall or Wal-Mart to engage in bloody ha

There’s a strong impression the government has something dramatic in mind for some of the major ferry routes. It’s just not clear what it is yet.

Do you get as excited about amendments to city bylaws as I do? Didn’t think so. But if you’re a renter, or looking for a place to rent, you might want to jump on the City of Vancouver’s website and check out what’s new on the rental front.

Club and high school volleyball leagues introduced a new rule last year that has changed the game and will be in effect this weekend for the senior girls (but not boys) volleyball provincial championships. It's a good change and could be even better.

When I think of Victoria Park near Commercial Drive, I think of bocce players. I think of warm summer days, families in the park, etc. On the park board’s website, the slice of green heaven at 1401 Victoria Dr.

The Salvation Army's bell-ringing bucket brigade has once again invaded the city soliciting donations from passerbys in the buildup to Christmas.