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All apologies

All apologies

In the last 48 hours, there have four apologies made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the House of Commons. The first one was historically important and all but ignored.
Liberals dump pre-election anti-crime plan

Liberals dump pre-election anti-crime plan

Three months before the 2013 election, the B.C. Liberals introduced a bill that looked to make a difference in communities where crack houses or nuisance homes drive neighbours to distraction.
Successful business owners play to win

Successful business owners play to win

We were travelling at over 60 miles per hour when he hit me from the side. My head slammed against the door and my seatbelt cut into my clothing.
Demolish the Dome

Demolish the Dome

All good things come to an end and so it should be with the Roll-A-Dome. After 64 years of service, there's nothing wrong with the building that can't be fixed by the blade of a Cat D-8.
Clark glum on softwood file

Clark glum on softwood file

After an initial flurry of optimism, Premier Christy Clark is now anxious about Canada's prospects for a renewed agreement with the United States to manage the softwood lumber trade. "I am worried about softwood, period," Clark said.
Northern Lights always amazing

Northern Lights always amazing

Years ago, a friend of mine taught in English in Japan for two years.
Cigarette smoke a poisonous potpourri

Cigarette smoke a poisonous potpourri

Cigarette smoke is a foul and obnoxious mixture of thousands of chemical compounds. This is generally an undisputed claim and the basis for banning smoking in public locations.
Spidergramps, Wondergranny and trust

Spidergramps, Wondergranny and trust

Part 2 - The Death Stare Time and family law being what it is, the drug-addicted guardians were mandated another chance to raise their child, and my friends' grandchild was back in a risky environment.
People are 'hard wired' for compassion

People are 'hard wired' for compassion

One of the questions Tom Shadyac set out to answer in the documentary film I Am was "What is wrong with the world?" He spoke to leading experts and humanitarians, and he discovered that while there are many problems, there is much good in humanity.
Bracing for the 'Battle of B.C.'

Bracing for the 'Battle of B.C.'

This week in Prince George history, May 15-21: May 21, 1942: Prince George will be bombed by the Japanese within the year, assistant provincial fire marshall William Oswald told local firemen and officials during a meeting on May 18, 1942, The Citize