Opinion

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.

Eckcetera

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.

Here’s a nice thing about Victoria: Nobody was looking for Prince Harry on Horth Hill on Friday.

The passage into a new year often means little in politics, as many issues and controversies have a staying power that far exceeds a change in the calendar.

Adrian Raeside on our priorities (being prepared for an earthquake is not at the top of the list).