Opinion

They didn’t tell me her name and I couldn’t speak to her, but I could tell she’s a fighter. She clenched her impossibly tiny fist and stretched twig-like legs that were wrapped in a sort of splint so her bones wouldn’t break.

The B.C. government recently sent out a news release asking people to not buy alcohol for minors celebrating during grad party season.

As Mother Nature takes her toll on vast swaths of this province, one of the folks nervously watching those disasters unfold has to be B.C.’s finance minister.

Victoria Day celebrations have been a proud part of this community. In 1868, the decision was made to change the city that would be the capital, and it was re-established in Victoria and removed from New Westminster.

As efficient as they are, HandyDart and public transit don’t meet the needs of older seniors who still want to be able to get out into their community for appointments, socializing, shopping and more.

Editor: In a surprise move, we got speed bumps along Quayside Drive about six weeks ago. The place has become peaceful again. One feels safe crossing the streets. Motorbikes aren’t roaring down the street as frequently.

As Canadian politicians scramble to respond to Kinder Morgan’s deadline of May 31 to clear perceived political obstacles to its proposed pipeline, it’s time to examine the dominant narrative: “Canada’s national interest entails getting Albertan bitum

Editor: Re: Uptown development stirs up controversy, the Record , May 3. In regards to Coun. Mary Trentadue’s statement: “We need to stop building for cars and build for people.” I take umbrage with (that) statement.

This is in response to the unfortunately titled front page article, “Heritage home prices take hit,” the Record , April 26.

More than a year has passed since the election that eventually led to the B.C. NDP forming government, and there are signs the issue the party rode to victory may be coming back to haunt it.