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We could use more GG

We could use more GG

Our beleaguered prime minister found himself viewed in a less than favourable light in front of the cameras while filling sandbags (for 15 minutes) for flood mitigation in Ottawa.
Great value in Pope's preachings

Great value in Pope's preachings

Since taking office in 2013, the world has been calmed by the presence of Pope Francis. The documentary A Man of His Word notes his lifelong effort to respect each person, regardless of their station in life.
Losing good medical professionals on a technicality

Losing good medical professionals on a technicality

We have lost a valued member and professional of our community. Dr. Cecilia Siegling is forced to leave in order to secure employment for her husband Rudi who was trying to secure his doctors residency in Prince George. The arm of the B.C.
When in doubt, bring up the Nazis

When in doubt, bring up the Nazis

Godwin's Law covers all online discussion, but it can extend to the B.C. legislature as well. The dictum was invented by author Mike Godwin in 1990, during the infancy of the internet.
Hey, b'y, love the accent

Hey, b'y, love the accent

News item: A poll says Canadians have the 13th sexiest accent in the world. She nuzzled my ear: "say 'Roll up the rim to win.'" I shook her off. "Charlize, baby, I told you it's over." She kept going. "Now do the Friendly Giant: 'I'll call Rusty.
Poor customer service a killer for business

Poor customer service a killer for business

One of the first signs of a business headed for decline, is poor customer service. When we fail to deliver to our customers, their expectations around our product or service, they generally start to leave us for other options.
Shipping volumes not the reason for high gas prices

Shipping volumes not the reason for high gas prices

In regards to the concerns expressed by Todd Whitcombe on a political perceived shortfall of refined fuel products from Trans Mountain Pipeline to B.C.
School bus seatbelts supported

School bus seatbelts supported

One of many pending issues that may be derailed by the outcome of this year's federal election is a task force that is currently studying the possibility of having all school buses in Canada fitted with seatbelts.
Tax reform debate needed

Tax reform debate needed

Our inequity, our demography and our comparable station in the world demand it. But our current statistics, our employment situation and our complacency about our challenges resist it.
Spousal loan strategy can reduce tax bill

Spousal loan strategy can reduce tax bill

Tax increases from current regimes in Canada may have sapped some of the energy from a few of us, but like a Monty Python character, tax planning is not dead yet, and never will be.