Opinion

2018 has started off with quite the bang, criminally. In the first six days of this year, Barrhead RCMP says 12 vehicles have already been stolen, eight either running or with the keys in them. 12 vehicles in six days.

Alberta is taking the fight over the transportation of its oil to British Columbia. On Tuesday, Feb. 6 Alberta Premier Rachel Notley banned the importation of B.C. wine to the province. The boycott is in response to B.C.

When a publicly-elected body seeks feedback from the public, it is expected that input is for decision-making. However, that did not appear to be the case at Aspen View Public Schools' board meeting Feb. 1.

No dog should be allowed to roam free off-leash without some sort of control, namely a fence. That is our view and it is also the law in both Barrhead municipalities. And for good reason.

I like to be entertained. Based on the number of columns and articles I’ve written about musicians, artists and authors over the nearly three years I’ve been with this paper, to me, that fact seems fairly obvious.

No dog should be allowed to roam free off-leash without some sort of control, namely a fence. That is our view and it is also the law in both Barrhead municipalities. And for good reason.

I like to be entertained. Based on the number of columns and articles I’ve written about musicians, artists and authors over the nearly three years I’ve been with this paper, to me, that fact seems fairly obvious.

There are a lot of strong feelings around last week’s update to O Canada, which altered the line In all thy sons command to In all of us command.

Seasons have their changes and for every door closed, another is opened. No doubt, those are a few samples of some of the motivational things our mothers used to say to us growing up, things some of you may be able to relate to.