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Mike Davis is one of the public's favourite whipping boys. Often when someone complains about spending at city hall, they usually make reference to Davis' salary, irrespective of whether he's actually doing a good job or not. Davis, you might remember, was hired to handle the city's communications department, which includes "citizen engagement." So, with tongue planted firmly in cheek, he does get the citizens engaged.

Sunglasses. A pack of cigarettes. Loose change. They are items not worth that much, but leaving them in plain sight in your vehicle could lead to an ICBC claim and having to have repairs made after a break-in.

Even though Christy Clark originally said lowering the harmonized sales tax rate would be akin to buying British Columbians' favour with their own money, the move is a crafty one.

When city council was debating its budget earlier this year, it almost popped in a 26 per cent increase for light-industrial ratepayers in the city.

There is a possible consequence with the harmonized sales tax that isn't being debated. Perhaps it should.

To most of us in this province, news that former premier Gordon Campbell is going to be our next high commissioner to Great Britain is met with a rolling of the eyes and, perhaps, a snort or two.