Opinion

The cornerstone of the B.C. Liberal government's longterm economic strategy is an expanded liquefied natural gas industry, but a new study underscores how shaky some of the assumptions embedded in that strategy are. The study, commissioned by the B.

Dear Editor: Where are the paid work experience programs that give people the work experience they need? I remember taking a job training program called THEO B.C. in 2004. I did a two-month work experience at Value Village. I was hired in April 2004.

Confession: I cried over a peachesand-cream muffin at Starbucks. No, it wasn't over the quality of the muffin.

Re: Animal advocates worried about pet sales, Burnaby NOW, July 19 The unregulated and unrestricted breeding and selling of intact rabbits in pet stores and other public venues has been a long-standing issue of concern to rabbit advocates.

It has been recently announced that B.C. Hydro has rethought its position on forcing everyone to use the signalling option of the new meters providing that they are willing to pay an extra fee to have their meters manually read.

In today's society we often associate a person's success with material wealth: expensive clothing, home, vehicle, as well as in one's education or career choice, and also lifestyle; friends, relationships, pets, not to mention a glowing sense of calm

Re: Pet store owners oppose ban, Burnaby NOW, July 17 Of course the owners of Pet Habitat and King Ed Pets oppose a ban, as the retail sale of pets is likely the primary source of revenue for these stores.

The debate over banning pet sales in Burnaby is heating up, along with concerns animal activists have about our two local pet shops that still sell puppies and kittens.

The more the Conservative government criticizes Justin Trudeau, the more popular he becomes. We wouldn't have known that Justin is a professional public speaker. This is a kind of free promotion.

Dear Editor: In response to George Heyman's July 12 letter (Libs need to act on film industry), I want to assure the B.C. film industry that I share their concerns and am working diligently to ensure we remain competitive. The B.C.