Opinion

Old Nick showed up at the Comox Valley Christmas parade on Sunday. No, not St. Nick. Old Nick. Beelzebub. Lucifer. Mephistopheles. Satan. As advertised. Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells saw at least four versions of the devil at Sunday’s festivities.

Just before the last question period of the fall sitting of the legislature began, Speaker Darryl Plecas offered an observation.

What is cancel culture and how is it affecting the everyday lives of young people? Perhaps it’s a term you’ve never heard before, but it isn’t a new phenomenon; it’s merely become more popular and easy to spot with the rise of social media.

What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon?

When Powell River Regals take to the ice against Rossland Warriors at Hap Parker Arena on Friday, November 29, a new era begins. With a roster stocked with local players, the team is building toward being competitive again at the provincial level.

“It’s Black Friday tomorrow,” she said. “Awesome,” I replied. “You make the popcorn. I’ll call up YouTube.” Nothing makes a self-righteous Canadian feel as smugly superior as videos of the annual retail riots south of the border. Gunfights.

The wait to see a report on recommended changes to the workers compensation system has gone longer than expected, and it’s going to continue for some time to come.

Many of us tend to resist the change that might bring us a better life and happiness. Staying in the comfort zone might bring you the temporary relief you need in exchange for your confidence and the opportunity for growth and success.

What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon? How long do you think Canada's new minority government will last?

Now the juggling begins as prime minister Justin Trudeau has named his new cabinet at a ceremony November 20 at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.