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The five pillars of Islam

The five pillars of Islam

In the Western world, Islam is frequently perceived as a "different" religion and it is often poorly understood.
Top of the world on Mount Pope

Top of the world on Mount Pope

This week's hike is one of the most popular in our region, and for a good reason. Mount Pope is one of the highest peaks in the area, providing a sweeping panoramic 360 degree of the interior plateau.
The poor get poorer and the rich get stupid

The poor get poorer and the rich get stupid

What happens to people when they get rich and famous? It seems that some of them go a little nuts, with some of them go a little nuttier than others. Take for example singing sensation Katy Perry.
Wagon jumper

Wagon jumper

If the Federal NDP with or without Jack Layton at the helm had anything better than the proverbial snowballs chance in hell of ever forming the government, last weeks "outing" of interim leader Nycole Turmel might be a concern.
The area's lakes, yours to enjoy

The area's lakes, yours to enjoy

The Blackwater River of British Columbia's north central Cariboo Region is located in a divide separating the Ilgachuz and Itcha mountain ranges, where the headwaters of the Dean, Nechako, and Blackwater rivers begin their journeys.
Get back to business

Get back to business

Regarding the proposed censurship of Brian Skakun the self-appointed judge and jury(Dan Rogers and bits and pieces of city council) has presumed that they act on behalf of the citizens of Prince George - they don't, not even close. Mr.
Thanks for the heads-up

Thanks for the heads-up

We visit my relatives here in P.G. every summer. My two boys are always actively biking, rollerblading and doing other sports activities during our stay here.
Friendly advice

Friendly advice

Well my Bud Dan, You've done it again. Look at all the controversy you have created over this Skakun thing. You know what they say though, "no such thing as bad advertising". But I don't know if that would be correct this time.
Crying wolf

Crying wolf

What is this, the 19th century? You'd think we would've learned by now that wiping out a species because it's a nuisance to man's way of life only brings up serious problems down the road caused by ecological imbalance.
Baptism and laser tag

Baptism and laser tag

One of my roles is that of a pastor at Westwood Church, and part of a church leader's life occasionally involves coming alongside other people's spiritual experiences for guidance, support and sometimes even to help interpret life events.