Opinion

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.

The world of Smart Meter opponents is abuzz with the news that a Mission home burned down just after a new meter was installed. For some, this is a simple matter of one-to-one correlation.

When my kids were young, I would make them play the Appreciation Game. Sitting around the dinner table, we would take turns telling each of the other members of the family what we liked about them.

How can we already be in August? If you're anything like me, it seems we've just got started on summer, and the start of school is just around the corner.

The Editor, I've said for months that those cities still allowing the shark fin trade are violating existing laws, due to one third of the 450 shark species being endangered. Any fin could have come from an endangered species. Now, we have proof.