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Electoral reform needed in B.C.

Electoral reform needed in B.C.

It seems to me that real electoral reform is required when the un-elected can be sworn in to positions like prime minister or premier. So much for democracy. The swearing in of Christie Clark as B.C.
OIl is bad, money is good

OIl is bad, money is good

The Joint Review Panel assessing the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline will enter the final phase of hearings today. A total of 37 groups and individuals - including First Nations, environmental groups, community organizations, the B.
It’s time to modernize BC’s Water Act

It’s time to modernize BC’s Water Act

Shortly after the 2009 BC election, a commitment was made to modernize the province's century old Water Act to meet the challenges of a new century.
Time to end bargain basement resource sales

Time to end bargain basement resource sales

It seems as though the government of the day is in a race against time to sell our resources. LNG will save us all... the deficit and provincial sales tax will disappear and we will all live in a land of plenty.
Jet boater saved by kindness of strangers

Jet boater saved by kindness of strangers

My family and I moved to Prince George two years ago because of a good job opportunity. At the time P.G. had the nation's worst rating for crime and municipal road conditions.
Manning up

Manning up

It's not coming out until November, but the next Vince Vaughn movie, Delivery Man, would be the perfect Father's Day flick.
All violence unacceptable

All violence unacceptable

RE: June 5 editorial titled Man and Beast I wait for the day when fighting against violence of any kind is always celebrated and never minimized.
P.G. residents gouged at pumps

P.G. residents gouged at pumps

Despite having our own refinery, Prince George is paying $1.42.9/l. That is only two cents less than gas prices in the Lower Mainland where they pay 17 cents in extra regional taxes. Current oil prices are hovering around $100 per barrel.
It could be worse

It could be worse

How can one live in P.G.
Council's secret shank

Council's secret shank

City council did the right thing the wrong way Monday, holding a secret vote at a closed meeting Monday afternoon to decide Pine Valley's fate.