Opinion

More than 40 years ago, we were shooting for the moon. The culmination of that dream in 1969 remains an incredible human achievement. Decades later, we're looking to go beyond that.

Of the lessons learned from the London 2012 Olympic Games, the most valuable may be those you can turn into financial guides for your children. In its truest essence, the Games promote friendship, solidarity and fair play.

I found myself cursing summer camps this morning.

The Editor, I am writing to see if anyone is able to help me with an inquiry. My name is Mr. Chris Garnett, and I live in a small cottage in a village in the heart of Lincolnshire, England. My mother-in-law, Mrs.

The Editor, The RCMP is still taking a beating in the media. Many are suffering for the sins of a few. In June, Commissioner Bob Paulson promised to exercise the sweeping powers given to him under the new RCMP Act to rid the RCMP of the "bad apples.

The Editor, Open letter to TransLink: The lack of a proper busloop around the Brighouse Station area is posing a significant problem to cyclists and drivers. I was biking northbound on No. 3 Road from Granville Avenue today in the bike lane.

The Editor, Arnold Schwarzenegger made a speech some time ago in which he said "the biggest hindrance to progress in any government are political parties.

It may be tracking well in the polls, but the B.C. Conservative party has yet to demonstrate why it should be considered a credible alternative when it comes to forming government in this province.

The Editor, Open letter to B.C.'s MLAs: The HST transitional funding given to B.C. was intended to, as done in Ontario, assist those hardest hit by an increased sales tax (the moneydeprived). (Gordon) Campbell used that $1.

The Editor, Re: "Shooting not about immigration," Letters, Aug. 1. This is another instance of trying to silence free speech in this country.