Opinion

The federal Liberal government has ignored its own members of Parliament – again. Anyone following the furor over proposed changes to small-business taxes won’t be surprised by this.

With less than a year to go before the municipal election, the new NDP government has brought in legislation that will ban corporate and union donations, limit personal political contributions to $1,200 per year (including self-funded campaigns) and

Would you pay more to take your private vehicle to work in rush hour to avoid taking the bus? If both take the same amount of time – what with transit transfers and traffic delays – but the car provides door-to-door service, is it worth paying a few

It’s usual to take stock of things after a government (and its opponents) crosses the magic 100 day mark of existence, so let’s examine at how all sides have fared since the handover of power occurred in the summer.

Dear Editor: re: Riders says bus changes hurt Metrotown seniors, Burnaby NOW, Oct.

Re: City exploring ways to make Central Park safer, Burnaby NOW, Oct. 18. As a resident of Burnaby and the vice-president of the Licence Inspectors’ and Bylaw Officers’ Association of B.C.

I’m not a person who swears much. But I have to confess, this week my internal monologue has contained a lot of words that can only be spelled in this family-friendly space as #$%& and !@%#. I’m not sure what, exactly, pushed me over the edge.

Dear Editor: As a lifelong voter, I’m thrilled that proportional representation is up for discussion in B.C. I’m thrilled because it would be the end of elections that don’t reflect how people actually voted.

When it comes to the future of transportation in Metro Vancouver, one can be forgiven for feeling a sense of gloom.

Some people will no doubt get some bargains as Sears gets rid of its stock and cleans out its stores. But head office staff of Sears Canada will get a real bargain. In fact, in total, Sears will end up paying up to $6.