Opinion

The two lengthy reports on how serious B.C.’s money laundering problem is both dwell on the lack of transparency in real estate ownership. But one of the key moves to correct that is already in the works.

The recent breakthrough victory by the federal Green Party in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith byelection was certainly impressive, but it is by no means indicative of some kind of Green wave just waiting to roll across the country.

As Mother’s Day approaches, I fondly remember many of my mother’s frequently used expressions. Growing up in a house with four kids, my mother had her hands full while my dad was at work.

A never-ending number of monikers apply to moms. Even those who have a full-time career with its own title can add caregiver, career consultant, confidant, relationship adviser, therapist and life coach to the list, to name a few.

What are you doing for your mom today?

You and I have a personality, because we’re persons. Also our pet dogs and cats might have a personality, since we’re so interdependent. Interestingly, the word’s source is the Latin “persona,” denoting an ancient Roman actor’s mask.

Canadians sure seem angry these days. They are booting governments from office at a regular clip. They are electing leaders who make no bones about wanting to destroy the status quo and wage war with other governments in order to get their way.

Canadians sure seem angry these days. They are booting provincial governments from office at a regular clip. They are electing leaders who make no bones about wanting to destroy the status quo and wage war with other governments.

The Agriculture Land Commission (ALC) could have done better in its denial of City of Powell River Council’s appeal to the order to remove an extension to Hemlock Street [“ Agricultural Land Commission rules against City of Powell River appeal ,” Apr

What happens when a person grows older and can no longer make health and financial decisions for themselves — but also doesn’t have family or friends who can make those decisions on their behalf? Health and social services use a hard-hitting term to