BC Ferries to Rail

(This letter was sent to the Times Colonist on March 31, 2025) Dear Editor, The BC Ferries Commissioner approved four of the five new vessels requested by BC Ferries, essentially keeping capacity status quo. And yet I read: "There has been no major change to the capacity or service levels of these major routes for …

2026 Municipal Referendum on Uniting Port Alberni

The author criticizes the City Council and Regional District for mismanagement and delays, leading to financial losses and job cuts, especially during a crisis. They urge unity among local communities and advocate for providing information for a 2026 referendum on regional unification.

I welcome you, northern neighbours.

(This letter was sent to the Anchorage Daily News on March 18, 2025, it was published online the same day.) Dear Editor, I was mildly dumbfounded when I stumbled upon Mr. Crawford’s recent letter extolling the virtues of Alaska joining Canada… and double-double-dumbfounded when I realized it was in response to Mr. Jones. Is this …