Opinion

Editor: It is interesting to note that Christy Clark’s new cabinet, it was briefly mentioned, includes new health minister Mike de Jong.

Editor: Reflecting upon the City of Williams Lake’s policy of allowing patio platforms in curb parking positions, one has to wonder what asset value the City puts upon its downtown-core business taxpayers.

Monday, March 14 marked a historical day in British Columbia as Christy Clark, the 35th premier of our province, was sworn in.

Tyra Banks is terrified of dolphins, Orlando Bloom is scared of pigs, Oprah Winfrey has a phobia of gum, and Woody Allen … well, according to one source the iconic director is afraid of insects, sunshine, dogs, deer, bright colours, children, heights, small rooms, crowds and every place in the world except Manhattan.

Editor: I would like to see the Taseko Mines project at Fish Lake be given the green light.

Editor: I’m sitting here still roaring mad over the daily increasing insanity big business is forcing on their long-suffering, profit-serving customers.

My husband and I enjoyed an outing to the 15th annual Kamloops Cowboy Festival this past weekend.

This week Christy Clark was sworn in as B.C.’s 35th premier, along with 17 Liberal MLAs who will serve in her cabinet.

Editor: Your report of City, ex-employee controversy of financial matters indicated that the mayor and CAO were both upset, angry, and offended that their actions were called to question.

With what has happened in Japan, the earthquake and the tsunami, it has been making me think of how Mother Nature really is in control and some of what is happening is to correct the balance of nature with little respect for what happens to mankind.