Opinion

It's a brand new year and BC's Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums are no more. That's great news because MSP premiums were a very unfair tax (or “regressive” as we economists like to say).

This post is dedicated to my Amabilis Singers compatriots, to our pianist Ingrid Verseveldt and above all to our director, Ramona Luengen. You inspire me always. One moment. One breath. This is the moment just before the concert begins.

My daughter Emily is 21 and has no interest in being a mom right now, possibly ever. Now, that’s disappointing because I desperately want to be a grandfather so I can spoil the crap out of some grandkids, but I respect her decision.

I grew up just one block from the Kensington overpass in North Burnaby. And it’s always been a mess, no matter what side you approach it from.

2020 much like last year: addressing homelessness, the Downtown Eastside and affordability

2019 has seen some interesting turns in relation to Indigenous issues locally and nationally. Provincially, B.C. has led the way in Canada through the passage of Bill 41, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. B.C.

Excessive speeding - it's out of control. Sure, people go a little over the speed limit and that's not good. Speed limits are there for a reason.

Canucks 5 - 2 Flames

Last year the provincial economy downshifted to its slowest expansion since the 2009 recession. Fortunately, 2020 is looking a little brighter thanks to an upswing in non-residential construction.

I was walking down Hastings Street on Friday night visiting some of my favourite Heights spots. I got pastries from the Valley Bakery, chow mein at the Double One and nearly bought a serving platter at the thrift store.