Opinion

Once, many moons ago, my grandfather told me, "Living life foolishly does not pave the road to success." Lately, every time I read/think about the Conservative Party, those words resonate with me more then ever before.

The NDP was served two reminders this week of the kinds of ticking hand grenades that could blow up on them if the party takes power next spring, a scenario that still seems likely.

Dear Editor: While Via Rail is not a federal railway because it owns no track and makes no money, it continues on today without legislation.

We don't want to rain on Mary Polak's parade, after she rolled onto the Port Mann Bridge last week, symbolically driving in a 1964 car that was built around about the time that the bridge was being completed the first time.

Dear Editor: I am sure we would all agree that texting while driving is pure stupidity. It is akin to driving with a blindfold on. Today on Columbia Street, I witnessed a police officer texting while cars waited behind him.

In late September 2011, a number of politicians gathered in New Westminster for what appeared to be just another photo op in advance of the civic election. It was a sod-turning event for the new $94 million civic centre and office tower complex.

As we enter day four of the National Hockey League lockout the wailing of the masses is loud enough to drown out a Nickleback song. Apparently the thought of being deprived of a season of hockey is tantamount to getting off of heroin for some fans.

Dear Editor: Anybody want to learn a new language? You don't need Rosetta Stone for this one - just a touch of gullibility. The petroleum kings, fossil fuel führers and our prime minister are all behind this new lingo some label Petrospeak.

Dear Editor: At the last city council meeting some councillors expressed their opposition to the recently proposed federal riding realignment. They even passed a motion to make a presentation at the upcoming open house about it.

In late September 2011, a number of politicians gathered in New Westminster for what appeared to be just another photo op in advance of the civic election. It was a sod turning event for the new $94M civic centre and office tower complex.