Opinion

A common question I often hear is “how do I attract more butterflies to my yard?” Butterflies belong to the Lepidoptera order of insects. The caterpillar, or larva, go through a series of ‘instars’ and changes in appearance.

Premier Scott Moe’s position on equalization has tongues wagging. This is likely a good thing, because equalization tends to be one of those important, but dense and boring issues we choose to ignore because of its complexity.

Once again we are wishing Canada a very happy birthday on July 1. We especially wish to reinforce how great it is to be living in Canada by growing special plants that help us further appreciate our heritage.

Constructed in 1944 in California and known locally as one of four hulks, YOGN-82 formed part of a breakwater at the local Catalyst Paper plant in Powell River for a number of years. Yesterday it sank or, more accurately, was deliberately sunk.

By Will Aitken Published by University of Regina Press $24.

July begins with the moon just past full phase and five degrees south of Mars. July10, Aldebaran is occulted as the moon passes in front of the bright star.

Russell Thompson, now aged 98, is one of Canada’s dwindling number of living veterans. Shown here on his wedding day, Russell served as a transport driver in Holland during the Second World War. Read about his adventures on Wartime Wednesdays, www.

As I tore off the thin layer of skin that had been peeled off an area about the size of a loonie off the top of my foot, I couldn’t help but think back to earlier that morning.

We took a day to celebrate dads this past weekend with Father’s Day. And while I could not spent the day with my own father, I spent some of the day on Facebook looking at the beautiful pictures of people with their dads.

Did anyone catch any of the US Open golf tournament from Shinnecock Hills in Southhampton, New York? If you missed it, boy did you miss out. And if you caught it you would have noticed a slightly less professional feel.