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Georgia on my mind

Georgia on my mind

The U.S. state of Georgia has many similarities to B.C.
Democracy isn’t dying – it’s still being born

Democracy isn’t dying – it’s still being born

A crowd of hooligans storms the U.S. Capitol. Four people died, including a police officer. It’s a coup! It’s sedition! It’s an insurrection! It’s treason! It’s also democracy.
Pandemic numbers give cloudy picture

Pandemic numbers give cloudy picture

Several months ago, I highlighted some of the unintended consequences of the pandemic restrictions: people dying alone, delayed surgeries, long-term care residents consigned to their rooms with few if any visitors allowed, increased overdose deaths a
Goodbye to the best therapy dog

Goodbye to the best therapy dog

It has been said many times that great things come in small packages. This was definitely my dog Ebony, who was an 8-lb Chihuahua. Tragically and unexpectedly, I had to say goodbye to her shortly before Christmas. She was 13-and-a-half years old.
The joy of being faithful to the truth

The joy of being faithful to the truth

American educator and philosopher Cornel West said, “If you are always trying to do something for a cause bigger than you – connected with serving others – then it’s hard to be guilty.” I can’t listen to Dr.
Filled with hope for 2021

Filled with hope for 2021

Is there reason to hope? I believe so. And I’d argue that is due to, rather than in spite of, 2020. An audacious claim, but I ask that you indulge my argument, as the calendar marks mine and the planet’s new revolution.
Science wasn’t just about COVID in 2020

Science wasn’t just about COVID in 2020

There is little doubt this past year will be remembered for SARS-CoV-2, more commonly called COVID-19.
Screwed up? It’s OK to be honest

Screwed up? It’s OK to be honest

When I was , a brash and self-assured 21-year-old, I announced at a family dinner with my aunt and cousin that I would be a millionaire by the time I was 30. I had found investors and had just started a business.
Industry getting tax breaks at expense of residents

Industry getting tax breaks at expense of residents

The last thing most of us want to hear about is another increase in residential property taxes.
Local teachers safe in classrooms

Local teachers safe in classrooms

I am writing in response to the letter sent out by the Prince George Teacher’s Association (PGDTA) to Dr. Bonnie Henry dated December 16.
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