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Miniature and marvelous

Miniature and marvelous

Glass terrariums have gained popularity again, probably because they are an attractive way to display plants in the home. They are tiny little landscapes, within a glass enclosure, with their own ecosystems.
Green monster stalking NDP

Green monster stalking NDP

Andrew Weaver went from wimp to warrior in this week's televised leaders debate and it could have a big impact on the outcome of the B.C. election on May 9.
A look at the party platforms

A look at the party platforms

Last week I provided a kind of Politics 101 to explain a bit about ideology. My plan for this week is to apply the ideas to the policies that the parties are putting forward in their platforms.
Forget reality TV, placer mining a disaster

Forget reality TV, placer mining a disaster

Next time you watchGold RushorYukon Gold,look past the drama and focus on the massive damage caused: creeks polluted, trees bulldozed, fish populations hurt, hillsides scraped away.
Leaders stay on message

Leaders stay on message

After the first debate of campaign 2017, all three party leaders knew they needed to do something different when the main event convened Wednesday night in Vancouver. The defender, B.C.
Growing season is here

Growing season is here

April 21 - the tree swallow has arrived (20 days later than last year). Frogs in the marsh started croaking. The Wilson's snipe has begun its winnowing aerial display.
Horgan stands up well to scrutiny

Horgan stands up well to scrutiny

The most frustrating part about Tuesday night's provincewide television broadcast of the provincial leadership debate was how Vancouver-centric the entire affair was.
Systems key for smoothly run business

Systems key for smoothly run business

I had just spent over $40,000 on my MBA and in the months before I graduated I wasn't sure what I was going to do with that investment.
The science of voting

The science of voting

Everyone should vote. It is a privilege and a right that we have within our country. It allows us the freedom to elect who will govern. It is not an onerous task. Every vote counts.
Do your homework before you vote

Do your homework before you vote

With a provincial election just over a week away, I urge you all to do your homework unless you want a mess like they have south of the border! Big decisions are upon you to make the right choice for you as well as the province.