Opinion

A new program to encourage local young mothers-to-be to quit smoking is a good first step — but much more needs to be done.

World Water Day has come and gone with a number of media reports about how important this “blue gold” resource is to all of us. Without water we all will die.

In the wake of all the economic devastation wrought by a combination of record high energy prices and massive over-leveraging in the commercial banking industry, we’ve been treated to a surplus of talking heads all too willing to blame it all on the excesses of capitalism.

To the Bentley Generals, for continued excellence despite long odds.

One of the chief complaints people have against the Canadian court system is that it takes such a long time coming to a verdict.

Over the past six years, Jack Layton’s star has risen in tandem with that of Stephen Harper. Now, they may be on parallel downward courses.

Since taking office in 2006, and being re-elected in 2008, Canada’s federal Conservatives have done a reasonably good job of restoring public confidence in government.

Amid much self-congratulation about bipartisan co-operation, the California Assembly voted 76-0 Monday to allow the federal government to extend unemployment insurance benefits by up to 20 weeks.

Nothing is ever quite as it appears in federal politics. Take, for example, the cosy relationship between guns and Conservatives.

Unless you’re planning to live forever, you should come up with a plan to distribute your assets in the event of your death.