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Enbridge pipeline review panel is flawed

Enbridge pipeline review panel is flawed

The Northern Gateway Enbridge Pipeline Review Panel Is invalid as it is missing the most important component, International shipping.
Is foreign money really hijacking the process?

Is foreign money really hijacking the process?

So Harper is spreading alarm that a small amount of foreign funding to cash-strapped environmental groups to convince Canadians to stand up to the Enbridge propaganda machine that's bankrolled by 100 million in foreign cash is "hijacking" the process
Impressed with professionalism at hospital

Impressed with professionalism at hospital

I recently had occasion to visit day surgery for a minor procedure. I was very impressed with the professionalism and care that I received. From start to finish everything was prompt and thorough. These people are keeping our medical system going.
Home birth blues

Home birth blues

When Jack Cutler was admitted to hospital on Tuesday morning, he was already a Canadian citizen. He was born on Canadian soil and had lived in Canada his entire life - all 90 or 120 seconds of it.
When is being dishonest not a lie?

When is being dishonest not a lie?

I just happened to catch a few pieces of CBC-Radio's program "The House", last Saturday. The Chiefs in Attawapiskat have accused Prime Minister Harper of not being truthful about what is going on in their community, specifically about funding.
Regional referendum is needed for pipeline

Regional referendum is needed for pipeline

Enbridge's offer to let First Nations buy 10 per cent of their 5.5 billion dollar proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline sounds unrealistic at best.
Happy with snow clearing

Happy with snow clearing

As a resident of "little MacDonald Avenue, (just off Upland)" the reason that our street gets plowed in the daytime, is the main arteries require a lot more equipment and have to be done after midnight when traffic is minimal and the traffic disrupti
More facilities like Haldi women's treatment centre needed

More facilities like Haldi women's treatment centre needed

I have been following the dispute against the Haldi Women's Treatment Centre. I also disagree with anyone selfish enough to balk this potentially life altering or even life saving institution.
Big life changes and a wish for the new year

Big life changes and a wish for the new year

VICTORIA - I've been urging the same New Year's resolution in columns for 10 years now. Which means it's great, or I'm unimaginative. I'm living the resolution right now, and lean toward the former explanation.
Time to add new wines to your event list

Time to add new wines to your event list

Happy New Year! Now that the holidays are over and the new year has begun, it is time to continue to explore the world of wine.