Opinion

It is widely known that having a pet is good for your health. A pet improves your quality of life, helps you live long and contributes to both mental and physical health.

EDITOR, This letter is in regard to the Douglas Trail Road (Highline Road and Anderson Lake Road No. 23). The issue on the table at this point is not maintenance but rather safety.

EDITOR, To hell with "konnichiwa" ("Konnichiwa from Japan," Council Corner, Chief, Oct. 31). Learn how to say "sayonara." A 12 per cent tax increase and our mayor and his posse go to Japan on our dime. Shame. Dave Colledge Brackendale

The fact that Alberta Premier Alison Redford appeared to be having a better time than B.C.

My parents - eternal optimists that they are - have always told me that no matter who you are, what your talent, or where your passions lie, you can always make a career out of what you love doing.

Do you find yourself in moments of sheer frustration trying to get your child - whether toddler or teenager - to eat the meals you prepare? Perhaps it is a rare occurrence that your child refuses to eat; however, I know some of you are nodding solemn

The annual Remembrance Day service held at the Brennan Park Recreation Centre is always filled to capacity and this year will be no exception on Monday (Nov. 11) at 11 a.m.

EDITOR, Here's what it's like on the front lines of the marijuana petition drive. There is plenty of support. About 70 per cent of those asked will sign.

EDITOR, I belong to Operation Legacy, a group of members of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program dedicated to preserving Canada's military heritage and teaching other young people how to carry on the remembrance message.

EDITOR, That both mayors of Whistler and Squamish are opposed to the scale of development at Britannia proposed by Taicheng is no surprise. They are really in an awkward position here. Everyone loves their children more.