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Clinton's Comey claim doesn't add up

Clinton's Comey claim doesn't add up

With the release of Hillary Clinton's campaign memoir last week, political observers have turned their attention back to the 2016 presidential race. And that, inevitably, leads to James Comey.
Census holds mirror up at us

Census holds mirror up at us

As far back as biblical times, a census would be conducted of all the citizens within a given land. It is an enumeration on the number of individuals and necessary for the effective allocation of resources.
NDP busy 'consulting'

NDP busy 'consulting'

Ask a question in the halls of the B.C. legislature these days, and chances are, no matter the minister or the topic, you are going to get this answer: Sorry, but the issue is under consultation.
I love, therefore I am

I love, therefore I am

The French philosopher Rene Descartes famously said "Cogito ergo sum," more well known in English as "I think, therefore I am." Descartes had wondered about his own existence.
Don't just leave the lawn

Don't just leave the lawn

Lawns make up a big part of the landscape, so its important to continue to look after them into the fall, to ensure that they are strong and healthy going into winter and will look great next spring.
Budget savings should make headlines

Budget savings should make headlines

Throughout Republicans' doomed push to replace Obamacare, two words struck fear into their hearts: CBO score.
Summer slide affects student math skills

Summer slide affects student math skills

Fall is in the air and school vacation is over. It's time for kids, educationally speaking, to retrieve the academic detritus of what had seemed so important just 10 weeks ago. Ten weeks is a long time.
Why 250 News was important

Why 250 News was important

Good luck, Elaine, and thank you for your devotion to community journalism and to Prince George. 250 News co-founder Elaine Macdonald-Meisner announced Friday that she would be closing 250 News at the end of the month, after 12 years in business.
A look at the NDP's budget priorities

A look at the NDP's budget priorities

I recall in 1972 the election of B.C.'s first NDP government. My friend's mom had voted for the new government against the wishes of her husband. That was a thing then - discussed openly. She chose to vote against his persuasions.
Is customer service dead?

Is customer service dead?

It was a Friday afternoon, I was in Alberta, I had met with some clients and I had some time to go for a walk. I decided to walk down to the strip mall that was near where I was staying. My first stop was a hardware store.