Opinion

I fell off the wagon a couple of weeks ago, but it’s one that has nothing to do with alcohol. Earlier this year, it dawned on me for the 1,000th time how plentiful the holes are in my education, notably in the history department.

Dear Pamela Wallin, Can I call you Pamela? I know you’re a senator now, former diplomat, Order of Canada and all that, but I’m a reporter, you used to be a reporter. You remember what it was like, right? Okay, maybe I better stick to Ms. Wallin.

To the editor: Re: "Pt. Grey decision about mode shift," Aug. 2. I believe the term mode shift is better termed "spin." I am a dedicated biker.

To the editor: Re: "Add cycling to cycle of learning," Aug. 7. In Bob Groeneveld's column, he states that he wishes there were more cyclists to combat the stupidest, most oblivious creatures populating the face of the earth: the texting driver.

Abeachside cabin on the Sunshine Coast with no cable or wifi? Bring it on. There's nothing like a stretch of electronic austerity to get someone like me back to holiday basics.

As if things weren't bad enough for the NDP these days, it looks like the B.C. Liberals are about to be handed an even bigger advantage come the next election.

Editorial Cartoon for August 16, 2013

A beachside cabin on the Sunshine Coast with no cable or wifi? Bring it on. There’s nothing like a stretch of electronic austerity to get someone like me back to holiday basics.

As if things weren’t bad enough for the NDP these days, it looks like the B.C. Liberals are about to be handed an even bigger advantage come the next election.

To the editor: Re: "Safety inspires traffic circle mural," Aug. 9. A traffic circle is not a roundabout. The circle is a vehicle slowing device in an otherwise normal road intersection.