Opinion

Thank goodness for Martin Crilly, TransLink's independent regulator. He may be a bean counter but he's the only thing that stands between transit users and fare hikes planned for 2013.

The Editor Re. "Welcome to the anthropocene? And what is it?" (Green Scene, The Tri-City News, Jan. 13). Elaine Golds' column was timely as hearings commenced in northwestern B.C. on the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline.

After following the opening phase of the National Energy Board's hearings on the Northern Gateway oil pipeline proposal, I have a prediction: B.C. will never see this pipeline. And that's probably the best outcome.

The Editor Re. "3 bears killed as they denned in PoCo backyard" (The Tri-City News, Jan. 13).

Premier Christy Clark has instructed Crown prosecutors to televise the trials of alleged Stanley Cup rioters. This is just this kind of flighty fiat that is making British Columbians of all stripes apprehensive about this premier's style.

Here we are in 2012 with a justice system that still doesn't allow cameras or recording devices in the courtroom.

Thousands of drivers are finding out that texting, emailing and talking on cellphones doesn't pay. These are the 46,000 B.C. drivers who got hit with $167 fines for fiddling with their phones while driving.

Normally, two weeks at the grandparents' house is filled with happy memories, constant hugs, sleeping in and total indulgence.

Parents concerned about their child's well-being would be wise to follow the court case of Aleksandr Plehanov.

Education continues to be a major focus of provincial public policy but the timing of the government's effort to engage the public in discussing plans for 21st century learning is a little premature.