Opinion

The blood-splattered walls of K&K’s dojo can breathe a sigh of relief and finally undergo its long-awaited makeover. On Tuesday, Benjamin Moore announced its “highly anticipated” Colour of the Year for 2014 : Breath of Fresh Air (colour number 806).

How can it be the beginning of the 2013-14 NHL season and we’re already sick and tired of the Vancouver Canucks coverage? Oh yeah, it’s because local media and fans have a serious case of obsessive compulsive disorder.

There is a decided air of resignation from the three Vancouver communities that had the deadlines on completion of their community plans extended by city council last Friday.

Picked a bad week to be away. It’s always a bad week to be away when you can’t defend yourself against the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services for suggesting a story I wrote two weeks ago had incorrect figures. Maybe you read it.

In a recent clip from the Conan O’Brien show, comic Louis C.K. ranted about why he won’t let his kids use “toxic” smartphones, and how hi-tech addictions cancel out the benefits of boredom.

Put down your rum and cokes and wave your iPhones in the air like you just don’t care. After years of intense chubby dude on chubby dude action, Apple has finally unseated Coca-Cola as the world’s number one brand.

To the editor: Re: “ Stong’s market faces uncertain future ,” Aug. 30. The Dunbar community has supported the proposed redevelopment of the Stong’s Market site and adjacent properties at four stories in community consultation meetings.

To the editor: During council’s discussion about revisions to the Draft Marpole Community Plan on September 29, Coun. Kerry Jang repeated his oft-heard opinion that “a lot of misinformation is out there.” Coun.

To the editor: Re: “ Vancouverites protest community plans ,” Sept. 25. There appears to be an incorrect assumption by some regarding the protest against the community plans last Tuesday evening.