Opinion

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.

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.

In January, 25,000 soccer fans bought out the lower bowls of B.C.

Admittedly, I spend a lot of my time thinking about how I can do things better. I've been told I am a frustrated perfectionist, which I think may be a slight downgrade from someone who has actually mastered the perfectionist thing.

My friend Pete is addicted to heroin. He's stuck pretty bad, both feet in the trap.

EDITOR, There is much ado about the radio frequency emanations from the new electric meters on which nothing much is agreed ("Smart meters 101," Chief, Aug. 2). There are those who claim it harms and those who claim it does not.