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Fracking inquiry needed now

Fracking inquiry needed now

Last year, more natural gas was produced in British Columbia than at any point in the past 10 years. Even without the much-hyped liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, natural gas production in BC jumped 70 per cent over the past decade.
Animal bylaw update was long overdue

Animal bylaw update was long overdue

On Monday night, a new and improved Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw was presented by bylaw services manager Fred Crittenden. When the current bylaw was introduced under Mayor Colin Kinsley, it was doomed to fail from day one.
Safety for those who keep us safe

Safety for those who keep us safe

Cst. John Davidson died a hero on Monday. The Abbotsford police officer was shot and killed after responding to a possible stolen vehicle.
City needs Cabela's

City needs Cabela's

Real estate developer Harry Backlin had it right. A Cabela's sporting goods store would have been perfect on O'Grady Road.
Remembrance Day brings hard questions

Remembrance Day brings hard questions

The time has come for the annual mediation on Remembrance Day and I must admit that as I write this year's edition, I find myself deeply conflicted. For while Nov.
Charity starts at home

Charity starts at home

Our immigration minister wants to bring 30 thousand more immigrants to our country. I look at is this way - not until there is no unemployment and everyone who wants to work (i.e.
Broken process

Broken process

After reading Todd Whitcombe's column on First Past the Post (FPTP), I found myself very disappointed as to his reasoning. Our current system allows special interest groups too much say in how our democracy works.
Dam simple choice

Dam simple choice

Last week, I wrote about the pending British Columbia Utility Commission Inquiry Respecting Site C: Final Report to the Government of British Columbia. The report was release on Nov. 1 and is 187 pages long with 112 pages of appendices.
Watts overpowered at debate

Watts overpowered at debate

If Dianne Watts thought she could come to Prince George and wipe the floor of the Coast Inn of the North with her five male leadership contenders Saturday, she left town deeply disappointed.
Out of the mouths of baby giraffes

Out of the mouths of baby giraffes

One of the strangest things about being a parent is realizing that the things that you tell your children will enter their sweet little brains and come out nonsensical. The results are often amazing, awe-inspiring and often very, very funny.