Opinion

The year 2016 is almost a wrap and – safe to say – one for the books. In keeping with the spirit of the season, though, it’s time for a few New Year’s resolutions for B.C.’s political parties to consider in their ongoing quest for self-improvement.

A few days ago, you may recall, some Canadians celebrated Christmas, the birth of Jesus. Many others didn’t. Christianity isn’t their faith.

There’s an old movie where the truth-seeking detective asks the corrupt and grasping old man what he wants to buy that he can’t already afford. “The future,” the old man replies.

Join a gym, eat healthier, travel, find a new hobby, grow a plant, call your mom more often. Everyone wants a clean slate come Jan. 1.

Elf on the Shelf, milk and cookies for Santa, mistletoe, Advent calendar, orange in the stocking, carolling, Christmas cookie exchange, turkey dinner, fruitcake ...

Dear Editor: My car died near Edgemont Village Saturday morning (Dec. 17) in the middle of the road. Thank you so much to two Good Samaritans, one lady who took me to the coffee shop and one gentleman who pushed my car to the side of the road.

Dear Editor: I was alarmed to hear a siren on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 6 a.m. It went on for about 25 minutes before finally being shut off.

Dear Editor: Consider this metaphor: A new lifeguard arrives at work on his first day.

The most popular political leader in the entire country dropped into this province for a quick whirlwind tour last week, and l can’t help but think the visit left our provincial political leaders feeling more than a tad green with envy.

What was the biggest story of 2016? Housing. No question about it. In news stories, editorials, columns, and letters to the editor we spilled gallons of ink this year writing about the housing market – the good, and the very, very bad.