Opinion

B.C. Premier John Horgan is trying to look like he’s doing something about high gas prices, even though those high gas prices are actually pushing people to drive less – which is a positive for the planet.

Roll-out of public inquiry politically advantageous to NDP

When it comes to implementing dress codes in schools, I agree with setting certain guidelines and encouraging students to dress appropriately for the classroom setting.

Two old issues have emerged to potentially thwart any chance the BC NDP government has of being able to negotiate a new contract with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation without some kind of strike action.

Editor: I am … opposed to the removal of the Begbie statue and his name from the street, etc. No matter what you do, you are not going to change history. We all must learn from the past. Also, getting rid of the recycle depot is deplorable.

Editor: As I read the news reports regarding the removal of the Judge Begbie statue, I am appalled at the rush to judgment of the man and his legacy. In my view he was a fine and upstanding individual.

Editor: Re: New West Recycling Depot to close in 2020 , Record City supervisor of solid waste and recycling Kristian Davis says it will take New West residents just five extra minutes to drive to the new depot in Coquitlam.

Editor: R e: Our school banned Mother’s Day. This is political correctness run amok , Mommy’s Grounded column, May 13 I read with interest the article you wrote about Mother's Day and political correctness.

I can’t believe I have to write this column. I can’t believe I have to say such obvious things. But here we are.

The traffic cops were set up outside the ferry terminal Friday afternoon, handing out lessons in patience one ticket at a time.