Lance Peverley

From left: Joy Davies and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau; Conservative Dianne Watts' anti-terrorist leaflet; White Rock residents protest at city hall.

COLUMN: Political missteps and missed opportunities

There are smarter ways for politicians to get their messages out in the City of White Rock and beyond, writes PAN editor Lance Peverley.

From left: Joy Davies and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau; Conservative Dianne Watts' anti-terrorist leaflet; White Rock residents protest at city hall.
The death of Cecil the lion (photographed in 2013 by Carol Petersen) has resulted in public shaming and calls for death for his killer.

COLUMN: Time of little shame, and much judgment

When it comes to public shaming, there's a fine line between doing the right thing, and going too far, writes PAN editor Lance Peverley.

The death of Cecil the lion (photographed in 2013 by Carol Petersen) has resulted in public shaming and calls for death for his killer.
You don't have to travel far to find someone breaching the rules, writes Lance Peverley.

COLUMN: Playing by the rules in the land of plenty

Here in the not-so-wild west, we demand compliance, writes PAN editor Lance Peverley.

You don't have to travel far to find someone breaching the rules, writes Lance Peverley.
Laura Caswell and Corey Haas, as Pamela and Hannay, find themselves in a ticklish situation in Peninsula Productions' version of Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps, playing at Coast Capital Playhouse.

REVIEW: 39 Steps offers fun-filled ride

39 Steps takes the audience on a ride filled with laughter and vitality, if not with a few bumps along the way.

Laura Caswell and Corey Haas, as Pamela and Hannay, find themselves in a ticklish situation in Peninsula Productions' version of Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps, playing at Coast Capital Playhouse.
'I am fairly certain that, given a cape and a nice tiara, I could save the world.' – Heather's Facebook post, June 30, 2015

COLUMN: Imparting sweetness to impending sorrow

When saying a final goodbye, finding the right words can be difficult, writes PAN editor Lance Peverley.

'I am fairly certain that, given a cape and a nice tiara, I could save the world.' – Heather's Facebook post, June 30, 2015

COLUMN: Honour system has its failings

The recent audit of senators' expenses begs the question, is the system to blame, or the politicians who take advantage?

COLUMN: Hazarding a guess beyond our borders

Canadian pride is nothing to be boastful about, writes Peace Arch News' editor Lance Peverley.

Grade 7 camp at Camp Elphinstone in Gibsons.

COLUMN: Retain the magic long past grade school

Peace Arch News editor Lance Peverley reflects on a few days spent at his son's Grade 7 camp.

Grade 7 camp at Camp Elphinstone in Gibsons.
White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin addresses a transportation forum Thursday evening. Below: Gavin McGarrigle addresses the forum, as Mike Buda, interim executive director of the Mayors' Council on Regional Transportation, looks on; and Surrey Coun. Judy Villeneuve.

Sparse crowd attends ‘yes’ forum in White Rock

Enthusiastic support voice for transit plebiscite by leaders.

White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin addresses a transportation forum Thursday evening. Below: Gavin McGarrigle addresses the forum, as Mike Buda, interim executive director of the Mayors' Council on Regional Transportation, looks on; and Surrey Coun. Judy Villeneuve.
White Rock's Gerard Ponsford (second from left) joins the cast of Fawlty Towers on stage at Metro Theatre.

Faithful retelling of Fawlty

Lance Peverley reviews Metro Theatre's Fawlty Towers

White Rock's Gerard Ponsford (second from left) joins the cast of Fawlty Towers on stage at Metro Theatre.
White Rock's Christmas pantomime villain, Hunter Golden as Demon, stands out in a show filled with standout performances, writes reviewer Lance Peverley. Below, Katherine Ariel Lozada as Demon's nemesis Fairy Twinkle.

REVIEW: Magical journey to White Rock’s golden age of pantomime

With all the talent on stage at this year's Christmas pantomime, it takes a special Demon to upstage the good guys, writes Lance Peverley.

White Rock's Christmas pantomime villain, Hunter Golden as Demon, stands out in a show filled with standout performances, writes reviewer Lance Peverley. Below, Katherine Ariel Lozada as Demon's nemesis Fairy Twinkle.
Approximately 150 residents hear from White Rock council hopefuls at Monday's all-candidates meeting.

COLUMN: Oh, the headlines that might have been

Some civic elections start with a whimper; White Rock's began with a roar, writes Peace Arch News editor Lance Peverley.

Approximately 150 residents hear from White Rock council hopefuls at Monday's all-candidates meeting.

COLUMN: Incumbents already had their chance

Name recognition - rather than past accomplishments - goes a long way when voters head to the polls.

COLUMN: Wait for a Senate seat may be in vain

If journalism doesn't work out, Peace Arch News editor Lance Peverley has eyes on another line of work – that of a Senator.

Miss Universe Canada Sahar Biniaz visits with four-year Emma Cranford in White Rock a week after a pit bull attack.

COLUMN: Trolls, pit bulls and a universe of misinformation

The story of a beauty queen's efforts to console a four-year-old victim of a pit bull attack continues to incite vitriol.

Miss Universe Canada Sahar Biniaz visits with four-year Emma Cranford in White Rock a week after a pit bull attack.

COLUMN: ‘Universal’ health care lacking real vision

Looming eye surgery has left Peace Arch News editor Lance Peverley wondering about the state of Canada's "universal" medical system

COLUMN: A new view of health care

COLUMN: A new view of health care

Cataract surgery upgrades shed light on two-tiered system.

COLUMN: A new view of health care

COLUMN: They should have been running for their lives

After attending just two all-candidates’ meetings, I was struck by how impressively most hopefuls had mastered the art of graciousness.

COLUMN: There has to be a mourning after

I remember much of our conversation and I remember saying goodbye, but most vividly I remember the view out the window as I spent my last few hours with my father.

Noise, noise, noise, noise!

COLUMN: Sound observations from the booming ‘burbs

Neighbours are making a lot of noise over their perceptions of mighty…

Noise, noise, noise, noise!