Opinion

This past week marked the one-year anniversary of the B.C. Liberals' stunning re-election win, and it's worth re-visiting some of the lessons we can take from that historic event. 1. Voter demographics is key.

Hanover NH - Open letter to Premier Clark and concerned citizens, I ask for your support to end Bill 24 now, in order to reduce risk to B.C.'s food security and save the ALR.

Richmond - The Editor, "Cops net car break-in suspects," News, May 16.Normally, one would expect that a place of worship will be spared from inappropriate and antisocial activities.

When one Canadian goes to the gas station, all 34 million of us help pay the tab. Other than averting our eyes from Don Cherry's suits, it's one of the very few things we do as a country.

Up until now, what happened in Victoria stayed in Victoria - at least in terms of many expenses clocked up by MLAs. Theoretically, there was a system in place for vetting of expenses.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Off-leash problem probed," News, May 14.

In a photo of stiff men in stiff Victorian suits, he is the only one in motion.

Every part of my DNA tells me to pay off our mortgage as soon as possible and that is certainly a key to financial independence. However, there may be reasons why you should set up a Home Equity Back-Up Plan (HEBUP), even if your home is clear title.

The Editor, Re: "Hands off our $26 M: Trustees," News, April 30.

The Editor, Re: "Time to stop fencing around theft issue," News, May 9. When it comes to stealing from community gardens, it's a problem that exists across cultures, communities, and cities.