Opinion

Wake up, West

Many thoughts and issues have been raised in the aftermath of the tragic bus/transport accident near Revelstoke, which took the lives of six people on Nov. 27, 2000.

Thanks to the previous council's decision to stay away from municipal tax increases, this year's council is faced with tough decisions.

Big Brother is watching you, but this time it's not the government.

You've taken the precautions. You are on the pill, used a condom, were fitted for a diaphragm or have an IUD. But something went wrong, and despite your best efforts, you're afraid you could be facing an unplanned pregnancy You have three options.

The letter D caused a bit of a stir last week. Vancouver police Insp. Ken Davies suggested people convicted of drinking-driving offences should be forced to display a sign with the letter D in the windows of the vehicles they are driving.