Opinion

North Pacific humpbacks whales are no longer members of a threatened species... according to the federal government, which last weekend announced the Species at Risk Act would be amended to reclassify the whales as a "species of special concern.

With the legislature not in session this past week, Premier Christy Clark paid a visit to the political epicenter of her government. No, not her hometown of Vancouver, but Kelowna, B.C.'s "City of Premiers.

Comments were made at a planning committee meeting

Richmond - The Editor, You are taken out for dinner by your mom and dad. You sit there bored, while waiting for your dinner to arrive.So you sit there and text your friends on your expensive all-purpose phone, probably paid for by your parents.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Thousands of 'illegal' Chinese drivers on the road," News, April 9.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Thousands of 'illegal' Chinese drivers on the road," News, April 9.

Iam not a great driver. I think I am getting better, though. I am trying, and working on a few things. For example, when I make right-hand turns, I am forcing myself to do a quick shoulder check.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Onni update: Steveston waterfront library gaining traction," News, April 9.

Blink, and you would have missed it. On Monday, the B.C. Liberals made legislative changes without any public announcement or debate.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "To boldly go where science fears to tread," Column, April 16.