Opinion

This opinion piece has been amended since first posting to correct an error.

If disaster struck tomorrow, would you be ready for it? That thought might have entered the minds of many British Columbians earlier this week after a magnitude 7.9 earthquake was detected off Alaska, prompting a tsunami warning for coastal B.C.

Two weeks ago, the residents of Hawaii spent 38 minutes expecting to die. They were told – via text – that a ballistic missile was streaking toward them. Last week, a North Vancouver man was told to pay the Canada Revenue Agency $3,000 in bitcoin.

Don’t look now, but BC Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver may have just given opponents of proportional representation – something he strongly supports – a formidable weapon.

B.C.’s official Heritage Week is approaching (Feb. 19-25) but it will likely be marked in West Vancouver by the loss of some heritage homes.

What do you think of this big multi-modal Burrard Inlet crossing initiative that everyone is talking about? You know the one, right? The transportation study about something that could cross Burrard Inlet and solve all of our traffic problems? It’s g

“I left my reusable bags at home” will no longer be a valid response for shoppers in Victoria, B.C. following a plastic bag ban set to take effect July 1 in the provincial capital.

Dear Editor : Re: Owls Fall Prey to Poison in North Van, Dec. 20 front-page story. I was concerned to read of owls falling prey to poison and have some information to add.

Dear Editor : I am very disappointed to see the Burnco (sand and gravel) mine proposal moving forward (through environmental assessment review). This site was used to relocate a population of Roosevelt elk many years ago.

Dear Editor : My family and I have been avid boaters all our lives and spend time at McNab Creek (on the Sunshine Coast) when weather allows.