Opinion

The year just ended saw three political leaders bring their careers to a close. Andrew Weaver, leader of the provincial Green Party, announced he was stepping down and will not run for re-election in his Oak-Bay-Gordon Head riding.

Wow, we just started a new year and a new decade. Time sure flies by, especially when you get older. Find a quiet space in your home and reflect on the passing year, your success, challenges, and people who supported and believed in you.

My old brown anorak was practically stiff with dirt, so last week I decided to wash it, adding other dark clothes from the laundry hamper. I turned all pockets inside out and removed tissues as well as crumbled leaves and balls of fluff.

The idea of setting a New Year’s resolution is about attempting to do better than last year, last month, or last week. The fact that the notion sets us up to fail is an exercise in futility, for some.

Adrian Raeside cartoon: How the property assessment system works

Two things are clear based on BC Assessment's release of the 2020 property assessments. B.C. home values have dropped, especially in Metro Vancouver. BC NDP policies are the major reason why.

I know what you’re thinking. She’s going to talk about New Year’s resolutions, accountability and goals because it’s the new year.

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A commentary by a former Times Colonist columnist. With summer a distant memory and days at their shortest, here’s an experiment you might want to try.

What do you think the resolutions should be for the Powell River area, aka the Pearl on the Sunshine Coast, in 2020? Enter to win a one-year subscription with your thoughts/comments below. The winner will be chosen on Wednesday, January 8.