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It's time to get real in an age of fake news

It's time to get real in an age of fake news

Are we all getting a bit tired of the term fake news? How is it actually defined? Didn't it used to be called hoaxes or propaganda? Pope Francis has publicly verbalized it is a sin.
Supreme Court case may shock court system into action

Supreme Court case may shock court system into action

The Supreme Court of Canada case known as R. v Jordan is but eight months old and change. It's in its infancy.
Public library wrote the book on frugality

Public library wrote the book on frugality

Riddle of the day: how long does it take Prince George city council to approve a new entrance to the public library? The answer: 21 years, four mayors, four chief librarians, four separate building studies, a host of expensive outside consultants (th
Len Shankel a union man through and through

Len Shankel a union man through and through

Longtime retired president of Local 9 of the Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of Canada (PPWC) union, Len Shankel was born in Liverpool, Nova Scotia in 1937.
Propane a clean, reliable fuel

Propane a clean, reliable fuel

Businesses, governments, and individuals in Canada are always searching for more economical and environmental solutions to power everyday life.
Catching up with Marvel

Catching up with Marvel

February is the worst month.
Let's give electoral reform a chance

Let's give electoral reform a chance

In the last federal election, Justin Trudeau expressed the need for electoral reform in Canada. He recently announced, however, that his party would not follow through on this promise.
Helping to live 'the good life'

Helping to live 'the good life'

Back the landers - Part 2: Mad at the millennium.
Recognizing contributions

Recognizing contributions

Sometimes it is important to take a step back and look at things from a perspective of gratitude. And in that regard, I want to give a shout out to two people who made something really amazing happen recently in Prince George.
Sometimes equal isn't fair

Sometimes equal isn't fair

You know the cake, or one like it. My eldest sister made it best, and passed along the recipe to my then fianc at the bridal shower some 30 years ago.