Opinion

Dear Editor: I acknowledge that there is a philosophical dilemma when it comes to the issue of whether marijuana should be de-criminalized/legalized (a very fine line) or not. It is my personal opinion that it should not. It is very simple.

Was Premier Christy Clark's odd foray into Alberta a shrewd bit of hard-nosed politicking, or simply a bizarre and poorly calculated misadventure? Given that nothing she does seems to translate into a boost in support for her leadership, I suspect th

Anyone who has played poker - even a friendly game - knows you don't show your opening hand and then bluff with draw cards.

Dear Editor: Re: No accountability for city staff, Letters to the Editor, The Record, Oct. 5.

Dear Editor: Of course communities need to be kept together as they are and not split up, as seems to be done for elections. The motivation behind electoral reassignment is making all ridings approximately have the same population.

Dear Editor: Who are city planning staff accountable to for their actions? After the performance at Monday night's council meeting, it is clear they are not accountable to council.

For a few minutes this weekend, most of us will set aside some time to ponder the things we're grateful for. Good health, we'll say.

I've always had a fascination with the stories of settlers - people who left the comfort and stability in the east (or, before that, from Europe and points beyond) to make a new home in the west.

Dear Editor: If our city councillors are taking the time and effort to express their concerns about the re-drawing of a federal riding at their own time and expense, I give kudos to them for participating in our democratic system.

Calls for electoral reform in B.C. are increasing in volume once again - not surprising, as it begins more and more to look like a seriously lopsided result will come out of the next provincial election.