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Globalization linked to calls for protectionism

Globalization linked to calls for protectionism

I was watching a documentary on the Earth last week and the writers pointed out the development of trade routes between "the East" and "the West" significantly altered the course of civilization.
Pumpkins in Prince George a great option

Pumpkins in Prince George a great option

October is the month for pumpkins. Pumpkins are a part of the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes squash, cucumbers and melons. Native to North and Central America they have been around for centuries.
Christ had message of mercy

Christ had message of mercy

"I must be the only protestant in Poland," I jokingly thought a few times. I had the privilege of joining my fiancee on a pilgrimage this summer to World Youth Day.
Conservatism hijacked

Conservatism hijacked

As a former student of Tracy Summerville I always read her column with great interest. While I enjoyed her recent column "Declining trust in system leading to rise of Trump" (Oct.
Trudeau, local MPs voted against modernizing animal cruelty laws

Trudeau, local MPs voted against modernizing animal cruelty laws

I was not proud to be a Canadian on Oct. 5 when the government killed Bill C-246, The Modernizing Animal Protections Act, which would have brought our animal cruelty law into the 21st century.
Trump threatens democracy

Trump threatens democracy

There are few words to describe the third U.S. presidential debate. "Unbelievable" is really the only one I can think of.
Pay for play

Pay for play

Strange how the B.C.
Nothing wrong with the name Indian

Nothing wrong with the name Indian

Re: Editorial titled Names matter Never will I show, or speak of with shame or disdain or disrespect or disregard as though the word "Indian" is some kind of dirty word.
NDP quota policy theatre of the absurd

NDP quota policy theatre of the absurd

The B.C. NDP's quota system for nominees has delivered the round of embarrassment that some people expected when the party first adopted it.
Commitment key to success

Commitment key to success

One of my pet peeves is when I hear someone say "I've lost my motivation." I get it, I've been there and motivation is hard to come by, especially when we already lead busy, hectic lives.