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Ninety-nine years ago today, 91Ô­´´ soldiers were finishing a three-day battle that saw them capture a seven-kilometre-long hill in France.

It appears the core review of government services has collapsed with a whimper, rather than a bang. Premier Christy Clark promised the review during the 2013 election campaign. Her reasoning was clear.

Vicki Huntington, Independent MLA for Delta South, is again asking the legislature to move election day from the spring to the fall. She has sung this song so often, she probably has it all memorized.

No one should expect to live out their golden years in government-funded luxury, but seniors should be able to receive care that ensures a reasonable level of health and comfort.

The B.C. Supreme Court’s refusal to order the removal of the tent city on the courthouse lawn is not a victory for anyone, but the process has provided a useful airing of perspectives from both sides.

Scientists are examining evidence that could indicate Vikings established a settlement in southern Newfoundland, hundreds of kilometres from L’Anse aux Meadows, the only confirmed Viking settlement site — so far — in North America.

If you have lived a relatively clean life, you might think the odds of your suffering from hepatitis C might be as small as the odds of winning a lottery, but a study released last week indicates that just being a baby boomer is a risk factor.

One of the volunteers who helped clean up the Gorge believes a new governance structure is needed if the work is to continue. John Roe played a leadership role when, along with friends, he formed the Veins of Life Watershed Society in 1995.

Let’s admit the truth. B.C.’s Wild West approach to political donations has created a climate of corruption. Big donors help determine the results of elections. And they’re convinced their contributions buy access and influence.

Bishop Logan McMenamie is taking his church on a journey of repentance, and he laced up his hiking boots to do it.