Opinion

The annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention spent quite a bit of time talking about new wireless technology. Unfortunately, most of it was wasted on ignorance and fear, fanned by the NDP, Green Party and some like-minded opportunists in local government.

Long-time readers of this column have read ad nauseam about my inability to grow a pumpkin to maturity.

I was asked the question recently: “I have surgically implanted pins put in my body, what happens to them when I get cremated?”

About once a week or so, someone proclaims, “Whatever happened to free speech?” or “The Tribune refuses to allow comments that are contrary to its views.”

Editor: Congratulations to Williams Lake and the Cariboo Regional District for honouring Paul St. Pierre.

Editor: Re: Celebrating B.C. forests.

Last week Premier Christy Clark rolled out her “jobs plan” for BC. labelled “Canada Starts Here,” the plan starts out stating B.C. is Canada’s “westernmost province” and “the first port of call for people and goods that come to Canada.” I’m pretty sure there are other provinces with ports, railways, roads and airports where people and goods can come into Canada.

Editor: “This will create jobs!” Most people want there to be decent work for anyone who wants a good job. Work is a task of life.

The gods must be crazy, the weather gods that is.

Editor: Friday, Sept. 23, I had an opportunity to attend the annual “Take Back the Night” walk and presentation, sponsored by the Violence Awareness and Prevention Committee, operating under Community Policing.