Opinion

Timing in politics is everything, which makes the B.C. Liberal government’s decision to publicize its 10-year transportation plan just as people in Metro Vancouver started receiving their transit plebiscites somewhat puzzling.

The bungling boys and girls of the Transit and Transportation Coalition have stooped to truth-suppression. Oh, slap my wrist, be kind: “Selective editing.” Sure, it’s common: He who pays the piper gets to call the piper’s tune.

Say what you will about Prime Minister Harper and his government. They’re nothing if not persistent.

Why does the Squamish Nation insist on conducting an independent assessment of the proposed Woodfibre LNG project? After all, both the federal and provincial governments are conducting environmental assessments of their own. A good question.

Dear Editor: I have been meaning to contact the newspaper for months regarding litter. I suggest a concerted campaign to raise everyone’s awareness.

Dear Editor: Fifty years ago I dropped Economics 100 after only three classes — I could see it was no place for me. Also I have not done my own taxes for 45 years.

Dear Editor: This year there have been many news reports of pedestrians being hit or killed by cars. As a driver, cyclist and pedestrian, I am certainly seeing drivers not obeying basic rules of the Motor Vehicle Act.

The only thing we are certain about Iraq and Syria is that Canadian Forces will be there for a while. That news comes after the prime minister stood in Parliament this week and announced plans for an extension of the mission.

OK, young adults — I’m speaking directly to you now. I have an important call-to-action for you that will effect your future happiness.

Dear Editor: Re: A Step Up , March 13 editorial. Raising a family isn’t easy. As British Columbians, we all come from different places in life, and we all face different obstacles that we have to overcome.