It is, as I write this, the day before Remembrance Day. I am looking to attending an elementary school Remembrance Day ceremony later this morning where my 10 year old son, Caden, has a solo singing part. Last year, it
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“I would like to inform you about the tremendous positive impact you have had on my driving behaviour and that of my husband. In addition, your influence has resulted in me becoming a better pedestrian.” Thank you, Colleen, for those
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Ignorance abounds! I am not intending to use that word with a “stupidity” connotation. My declaration is the written version of a “selfie”! Merriam-Webster online defines ignorance as “a lack of knowledge, understanding, or education”. I certainly don’t lack education!
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Have you seen ICBC’s pitch to the B.C. Utilities Commission in support of their latest rate increase request? They point to an increase of injured victims hiring lawyers as one of the reasons for the increase. They commit to combat
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Volunteers: Thank you! To the multitude of volunteers who made the recent Apple Triathlon possible: Thank you! I was struck by your generosity. You were there at every twist and turn in the route, keeping us on track and cheering
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Writer in a Triathlon! I was inspired to do a sprint distance triathlon last summer. Jake Van Allen, a triathlete who articled with my firm, was my inspiration. The name of this miniature triathlon fits for real triathlete’s like Jake
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Each of us has been, or very likely will be, touched personally by a crash: a family member or close friend killed; ourselves or someone close to us suffering life altering injuries; learning of tragedy suffered by someone we don’t
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“A person in your position should become a little better informed before writing such an ignorant article that tries to tarnish a whole industry”. Those biting words came to me from a reader of my last column, Dale, who has
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Those of us who grew up on a farm in the prairies have fond memories of the natural winter playgrounds created by drifting snow. A shovel could keep my brother and me occupied for hours, digging tunnels and caves. I
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Dear Friends, This one’s “all about me”, though some might suggest that I’m always “all about me” and I would have to, as a matter of my personal philosophy, agree. I consider you a friend because you are reading this
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