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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.
Apples nearly killed the saucer, the canner, the apple-pie maker

Apples nearly killed the saucer, the canner, the apple-pie maker

I am glad that September is nearly over for one reason: no more apples. Even though we hard pruned my parent's apple tree last year in the hopes of getting a reprieve from the exceptionally prolific tree, it was not enough.
Pioneer speaker series at the library

Pioneer speaker series at the library

This week, instead of writing about a senior, I would like to invite you to attend a local heritage speaker series at the Prince George Public Library to listen to four amazing local seniors who will give their perspective on the early years of Princ
Fostering respect sees positive results

Fostering respect sees positive results

Radio personality and motivational speaker Earl Nightingale said, "Treat every person as the most important person on earth." This advice may seem counterintuitive.
Successful seed collecting takes place at end of season

Successful seed collecting takes place at end of season

As I was cleaning up the vegetable garden, I noticed some new spinach seedlings coming up.
A respectful way to talk about immigration

A respectful way to talk about immigration

Canada is one of the few advanced countries that can't seem to hold an authentic public discussion about immigration policy. Canadian boosters of high immigration and those who oppose it are mutually contemptuous.
Pot laws a challenge for government

Pot laws a challenge for government

They say B.C.'s pot laws have taken so long to sort out because May's provincial election delayed the process. Either that, or our guys were hot-boxing a van behind the legislature and simply forgot to get it done.