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Pipeline politics

Pipeline politics

John Horgan does not approve of the Kinder Morgan pipeline. The Kinder Morgan pipeline has been in operation since 1953. There has been zero incidents on both the land and water in regards to transportation.
IMSS issues

IMSS issues

What is happening at IMSS? I was so sad when I read last Wednesday's paper. I've reread it several times and shared it with friends who were as confused and outraged as I am.
Dog bylaw should focus on bites, not breeds

Dog bylaw should focus on bites, not breeds

In the era of individual rights, banning anything is portrayed as a restriction on personal freedom. That's why outgoing Liberal MLA Terry Lake's bid to ban cigarettes in B.C. for anyone under 21 years old sounds so old-fashioned.
GUEST EDITORIAL: The last time America was first

GUEST EDITORIAL: The last time America was first

America will never be great again, as its president understands greatness, and there are historical and contemporary reasons why it won't be. The last time America was great in this sense was almost a hundred years back, in the decade of the 1920s.
New seeds a sign of spring

New seeds a sign of spring

Not only is January the start of a new year, but it is also the start of a new gardening year, which is evident by all the filled seed racks that have arrived at the garden centre. The seeds are new for this season.
It's part of life, yet it still hurts

It's part of life, yet it still hurts

My dad died in November of pancreatic cancer. We joined together and celebrated his life and ministry recently, on Jan. 12.
A transition of power

A transition of power

There was little question in my mind that I would return to a discussion of American politics this week. With my coffee in hand, I sat and watched the inauguration of Donald Trump as the president of the United States.
Marijuana linked to health issues, study finds

Marijuana linked to health issues, study finds

Here we go again. Another week, another massive report by top doctors and scientists finding very limited medicinal value to marijuana.
Death and lotteries

Death and lotteries

What are the odds of two people from Prince George winning significant lottery jackpots in the same week? The number is so close to zero that, as far as a statistician or a poker player would see it, it is zero.
Backhanded praise

Backhanded praise

I am writing regarding the Jan. 17 column: "Pipeline decision about winning votes." To the writer: who are you and what did you do with Todd Whitcombe? The column appears to have way too many facts, too much sanity and logic in it.