Pays to Slow Down

Sometimes I’m a little too organized for my own good. Having done a number of elections and knowing how much the pace picks up as the official election start date of October 24th gets closer—yes all you keeners the election hasn’t started yet—I knew I should get my...

Commuting for Jobs

Not much gets me up at 5:30 in the morning, at least not since my days of working the 6:00 am shift at VGH, but an opportunity to hear from an esteemed panel of speakers about the importance of the Asian Pacific Gateway, especially during increasing protectionist...

Best View By Walking

My walking partner, Ruby, and I headed out on what may have been one of the last beautiful summer weather days—on officially the 3rd day of autumn. Only in BC can you chance keeping your shorts and t-shirts close at hand up to and beyond Thanksgiving. Now I know this...

Technology and Translink

While I am not new to politics, 9 years on the Board of Education and just coming to the end of my first term on council, I am new to the technology that has become essential tools of the trade, such as this blog. I have to admit up front that I was somewhat reluctant...