Opinion
THOMPSON: In praise of The Musical Fruit, the lowly bean
OPINION Those who know me at all, know that I am an inveterate foodie. While…
JONESIE: BC Conservatives are already clearing decks for another election
OPINION BC isn’t just flirting with the Conservatives, this is a courtship that will inevitably…
JONESIE: An election without a choice
OPINION What an awful election this has been. Have I said that already? NDP leader…
THOMPSON: Governments must be prepared for worsening hurricanes
OPINION Hurricanes – an annual phenomenon – form in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and…
JONESIE: BC Conservatives vs democracy, an electoral sideshow
OPINION I can’t recall a more stupid election than this one. We have the NDP…
THOMPSON: How the MAGA Republican cult hopes to win the election
OPINION What would Trump and his minions do to win the U.S. presidential election next…
JONESIE: The real forces controlling the news
OPINION I think I understand sometimes why some people don’t trust the news anymore. It…
THOMPSON: Vice-presidential candidate JD Vance reflects the worst of America
OPINION JD Vance is the Republican candidate for vice president….Donald Trump’s running mate. Yes, it’s…
THOMPSON: Truth breaking through to the American public
OPINION Kamala Harris is beating Donald Trump…like a drum. The entire Republican Make-America-Great-Again cult not…
THOMPSON: Why it’s alright for children to be bored
OPINION I like to think I’m a keen observer…of people, places…my environment. For some time,…
THOMPSON: Trump’s plan to fund child care in US make no sense
OPINION Just after Labor Day, Donald Trump – now the oldest man to ever run…
THOMPSON: Why we should be concerned about government, corporate inaction on ‘forever’ chemicals
OPINION Back in 1982, I recall talking with a scientist at E. I. du Pont…
JONESIE: The homeless political centre in BC
OPINION Of course it was Kevin Falcon. Something about that weaselly face and arrogant demeanour……
THOMPSON: The art – and cost – of keeping a pool’s chemistry balanced
OPINION It’s great having a swimming pool. It is the focus of Summer fun…for family…
THOMPSON: Kamala Harris will win more votes in November than Donald Trump
OPINION In July, a poll of likely American voters gave a slight edge to Donald…