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Tom Petty remembered

Tom Petty remembered

I was fortunate enough to see Tom Petty play Pittsburgh on June 9th of this year on his 40th Anniversary and what turned out to be his farewell tour.
No to new firehall, no to new pool

No to new firehall, no to new pool

I am against removing the No. 1 Fire Hall and the swimming pool and replacing them for $50 million. This very large amount would be spent when with some alterations to the pool, such as a new roof and wheelchair access also, it would be fine.
Thanksgiving a time for gratitude

Thanksgiving a time for gratitude

Monday is Thanksgiving, a day to appreciate the bountiful gifts that the harvest has provided for us. It is a statutory holiday in all of Canada, except the Atlantic provinces where it is observed as an optional holiday.
Transportation supplement for those in need

Transportation supplement for those in need

On a day dominated by so much bad news and tragic tidings, it was a relief to hear some good news at the B.C.
Thankful for aeronautical success

Thankful for aeronautical success

With thanksgiving just around the corner and a trade war brewing between Bombardier and Boeing, one wouldn't think to look to Canadian aeronautics with any kind of gratitude, let alone hope that it might point the way forward for our economy.
How Australia passed gun control

How Australia passed gun control

Australians are confounded by the unwillingness of American politicians to institute reasonable gun control.
NAFTA not fair to Canada

NAFTA not fair to Canada

Last week's unfair ruling by the United States Commerce Department to slap a 220 per cent duty on Bombardier Aircraft proves NAFTA has been one sided from the beginning.
Firehall yes, pool no

Firehall yes, pool no

Hey City of Prince George, remember years ago when we talked about the need for a Performing Arts Centre, and it was going to cost around $25 million if I'm not mistaken and there were a bunch of studies, all of which cost big bucks, and it was going
For love of country

For love of country

I have spent the last couple of weeks grappling with the concept of patriotism.
Walk a mile in his shoes

Walk a mile in his shoes

Almost three weeks ago in a Sydney, N.S. courtroom, Gary Christmas was given a suspended sentence and probation for three years. He had pleaded guilty to possession for the purpose of trafficking of Percocet and hydromorphone pills.