Opinion

EDITOR, To all drivers and construction companies: My commute to work is terrifying! I bike a section of Highway 99 just south of Squamish (including the area of construction of the overpass) and it scares me almost every day.

As I looked at the 180-degree views of Mars, I marvelled at how far humankind has progressed. That was until I hit the "news" tab. "Missouri Republican says pregnancy unlikely in 'legitimate rape.'" Boom.

EDITOR, So here's the scoop. Steve Chapman, of Church on 99, visits a gravely sick friend. Chapman tells his friend, facing death, how he needs to believe in a deity spoken about in a book written a couple thousand years ago.

As the end of summer looms on the horizon, I'm glad everyone is recharging their batteries during this August break.

Nice try, Mr. Black. The newspaper tycoon's proposal to build a $13 billion oil refinery near Kitimat last week was clearly an attempt to garner enough new support for Enbridge's Northern Gateway pipeline among British Columbians to win the day.

Editor's note: This is a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. It was copied to The Chief for publication.

EDITOR, In the last month a small black bear has been making its rounds through Brackendale. Every afternoon just before dark, I can hear an army of dogs start to bark announcing the whereabouts of the hungry bear.

After Mt. St. Helen's erupted, the first plant matter that grew back on the blackened dead earth was horsetail.

When we choose to accept a risk of say riding a short distance without a helmet, it is likely driven by the reward of having a wind in your hair experience.

The 11th annual Whippet Races take place at Brennan Park this weekend on Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 18 and 19) with races scheduled each day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.