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Developer breaking promise with impunity

Developer breaking promise with impunity

Since 1996, John Brink, with either L&M Engineering or David McWalter as his agent, has applied five times for rezoning of the properties known as Brink Place or Nechako View subdivision.
Of the purest populism

Of the purest populism

Listening to Donald Trump's speech at the Republican convention Thursday night, and scanning the reaction to it, I have the sinking feeling that he might win in November. He's extremely effective at what he does.
Years in the making

Years in the making

The Wood Innovation and Design Centre was originally supposed to be 10 storeys tall, the highest wood building in the world, a $160-million masterpiece that would occupy the entire block when it was first announced in the 2009 provincial Throne Speec
Zimmer wrong to praise Trump

Zimmer wrong to praise Trump

I cannot but agree with your editorial of July 21 concerning MP Bob Zimmer's tweet of congratulations to the Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Site C not in the clear yet

Site C not in the clear yet

For all the lingering controversies, B.C. Hydro continues to signal full speed ahead on construction of the giant hydroelectric dam at Site C on the Peace River.
Words to live by

Words to live by

The Ness Lake Bible Camp code of conduct tells staff and camp workers to "avoid conduct that is unethical or immoral and to avoid behaviour that is contrary to biblical principles," including "premarital, extramarital or homosexual relationships.
'The game is pinched'

'The game is pinched'

This week in Prince George history, July 17-23: July 23, 1920 : Prince George's Acting chief of police Sinclair raked in several suspects in Chinatown when he busted an illegal gambling ring on July 20, The Citizen reported.
I'm late, I'm late, for ... well, everything

I'm late, I'm late, for ... well, everything

For as long as I remember, I have had a fluid relationship with time and dates. As a child, I would constantly get in trouble for not being home on time.
Hero worship is universal

Hero worship is universal

In his book The Game, Ken Dryden grapples with our tendency to put sports heroes on a pedestal.
Growth, Graymont at odds with environment

Growth, Graymont at odds with environment

The hours in the field this summer have not let up but I could not resist sitting down to discuss a topic that has been on the tongues and minds of residents and members of the Eaglet Lake Farmers' Institute.