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Thanks for care

Thanks for care

On Nov. 4, I suffered serious injuries requiring emergency transport by ambulance to UHNBC. My first several hours were spent in the trauma bay in the emergency department and then to Surgical South, where I spent 12 days.
Premier off the rails

Premier off the rails

On Tuesday, Nov. 21, the governor of Washington state, Jay Inslee, was in the B.C. legislature talking to MLAs about a proposal to bring high speed rail service between Vancouver and Seattle.
Don't fear the PR

Don't fear the PR

As a long time B.C. Liberal voter, I am embarrassed and upset by that party's stance on proportional representation. The near hysterical Trump-like fearmongering untruths and irresponsible justification for their position is troublesome.
James juggling the budget books

James juggling the budget books

B.C. Finance Minister Carole James made it clear Tuesday she's going to be skating a lot closer to the edge than the previous government when it comes to balancing budgets. The practice of the B.C.
Sometimes you don't know what you don't know

Sometimes you don't know what you don't know

Until Dave Holmes stepped onto the basketball court, I was unconsciously incompetent.
When heroes fall from grace

When heroes fall from grace

Santa is often the first to go. At some point in the middle of childhood, we all discover we've been sold a myth.
Gift ideas for the car lover on your list

Gift ideas for the car lover on your list

The holiday season is almost upon us, and while many of us may be guilty of scrambling for last-minute presents, you can take advantage of early sales this year to score some good deals for the auto enthusiast in your life.
A slice of la dolce vita

A slice of la dolce vita

Lino and I just got back from a trip to visit his family in Morsano, Italy. Morsano al Tagliamento is a small town in the Province of Pordenone in the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia located about 85 kilometres northwest of Venice.
November rain good for clearing the driveway

November rain good for clearing the driveway

There is nothing more beautiful than a summer rain. There is an infinite number of things more beautiful than a frigid November rain. When it started to rain last week, I was depressed and annoyed and worried about slippery roads.
Look for common ground between the rich and poor

Look for common ground between the rich and poor

We live in a time of great polarization.