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Premier deserves respect

Premier deserves respect

I was saddened by the ordeal that happened in the caucus last week. You would think that a politician like Mr.
Say no to private health care

Say no to private health care

While at the same time criticizing the B.C. Liberal party, the editorial suggests supporting an idea brought forward by that party, that is allowing more private health care.
ER needs to get its priorities straight

ER needs to get its priorities straight

On Nov. 25, I went to the emergency room at UHNBC . It was a busy Thursday night and the waiting room was crowded.
Why the culture of secrecy?

Why the culture of secrecy?

Jack Knox Slightly Skewed A couple of small victories for those who cherish open government this week. First, B.C.'s privacy commissioner ordered a company that cleans hospitals to release details of its contract with the health authority.
People need a sense of self-worth

People need a sense of self-worth

To be the opposite of an emotionally aggressive human, one has to learn how to train the mind. With so many people being "dragged up" without parental or other nurturing-guidance, it is a wonder there is not even more crime in the world.
Support appreciated

Support appreciated

Willie and Lynda Huolt would like to thank everyone for the love and support we received in the past week. Our son was killed in the explosion in Mexico along with the six others that tragically lost their lives.
Drinking law hurting businesses

Drinking law hurting businesses

The new driving penalties brought in for drinking and driving are far too realistic.
Racism doesn’t come naturally

Racism doesn’t come naturally

It seems racism won't die. Why after so many years have we not learned our lesson? Let me share a story with you and it will show you exactly where racism is taught. My son was eight and we were at the walk-in clinic in Spruceland.
Bureaucratic rules halt family program

Bureaucratic rules halt family program

The South Fort George Family Resource Centre ran a program called Power Play. This family oriented program ran for two hours, a couple days week.
And the beat goes on

And the beat goes on

Re: Nov. 16 editorial "Another Snowjob." When is more never enough? Now 209 employees earn in excess of $750000 per year working at the city. That should be a livable wage considering the B,C, average is supposedly considerably less.