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Clean, cleaner, cleanest energy

Clean, cleaner, cleanest energy

Over the years, we have heard considerable rhetoric about investing in "clean energy" but what, exactly, does that mean? Like most terms in common usage, it means different things to different people at different times.
Libation liberation

Libation liberation

The loosening of the laws around liquor sales in Prince George in recent years is great but there's still more work to be done. Private liquor outlets can now sell more than beer and wine. Restaurants can now sell an array of alcoholic drinks.
Death triggers exception with capital losses

Death triggers exception with capital losses

When I was just a small boy, maybe four years old, the church next to our house had a large empty field beside it with a sign near the street frontage which read: "Free Fill.
Enbridge ruling raises questions of national unity

Enbridge ruling raises questions of national unity

I barely ever check Twitter. But yesterday I was alerted to a news story that stopped me cold in my tracks: "Ottawa won't appeal decision to block Northern Gateway Pipeline," to quote CBC's headline.
Speed shame

Speed shame

With 183 speeding tickets handed out in Prince George during the first nine days of school, it's clear that a significant number of drivers feel that the rules of the road don't apply to them. Perhaps the penalties need to be tougher.
Smash mouth

Smash mouth

It'll be the Hofstra Hurly-Burly. The Long Island Battle Royal. The Donald Donnybrook. The Hillary Hullabaloo. Whatever it's called, it'll be, to literally quote Trump: "YUGE. VERY VERY YUGE.
Coach Clark unconvincing

Coach Clark unconvincing

Only 230 days to go to the election. Not for the President of the United States but for our provincial government. May 9, 2017 is D-day and the BC Liberals are getting out in front.
No justification for AR-15

No justification for AR-15

The AR-15 is just and foremost a toy for big boys. There is no place or purpose for an automatic or semi-automatic rifle at the shooting range or while hunting, except to entertain the one pulling the trigger.
Trades teachers put through hoops

Trades teachers put through hoops

Give a man a fish, he eats for a day, teach a man to fish, he eats for life.
Volume up, substance down

Volume up, substance down

Is it just me or have you noticed that the noise of the presidential election campaign has become shrill? All of the political talk shows seem to be running at fever pitch as commentators try to pry answers from the candidates and their supporters.