Recycling hurts planet, job prospects

Many of you already know I’m not a B.C. native. I hail from Ontario, often referred to as the Best Province, the Centre of Canada, the Canadian Heartland or my favourite, The O-Dot. I was more than surprised when, upon arriving in the second most beautiful place on...

Music Rags: Honour the earth, one song at a time

Neil Young & Crazy Horse – “Mother Earth” Screaming out of the gate with a one-minute-plus guitar solo that sounds like it could belong in any Olympic opening ceremony, “Mother Earth” is a true anthem for our planet. Neil and his Crazy Horse cohorts use wonderful...

A stitch in time saves nine or maybe more

It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of exercise. The mayor regularly consults me on ways to prevent wayward youths from getting into sports, and the National Association for the Advancement of Obesity has awarded me their largest merit badge three years running. But, I...

Editorial: Fear and loathing in the nerd world order

Have you ever heard of comic artist Tony Harris? If you’re a fan of Starman or Ex Machina, you may have seen his work; it is detailed, inventive and beautiful. But though a picture might say a thousand words, the wrong words can deal a lot of damage. And with a recent...