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A life in the balance

A life in the balance

The mistake David and Collet Stephan made cost their young son his life and for that they should be punished.
Having fun at work important for company culture

Having fun at work important for company culture

The word work is a fearsome word for some people. Depending on your company culture or the environment of the business you work in, going to work can be painful. This can be the same for owners and employees.
From East Germany to Canada, Schaefer’s life an adventure

From East Germany to Canada, Schaefer’s life an adventure

Fred Schaefer was born in 1936 in Geismar in the Province of Thuringia, Germany. Fred reflected back and said, "I was nearly nine years old when the war ended in May of 1945 and I remember the Americans storming into our little town.
Magic still happens within a normal life

Magic still happens within a normal life

The challenge of writing a weekly column about my life and impressions about what life is like in Prince George is that sometimes, nothing really happens. I, like many other people, live a "normal" life.
Hotel tax increase needs to be reconsidered

Hotel tax increase needs to be reconsidered

On March 21, Tourism Prince George asked city council to support its push to increase the current two per cent hotel tax.Tourism Prince George wants to increase the tax from two per cent to three per cent.
Being grateful is powerful

Being grateful is powerful

The great Shawnee leader Tecumseh said, "when you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength." Being grateful is powerful, and as a teacher, I have a tremendous amount to be grateful for.
Germans, ex-police chief driven out of town in riot

Germans, ex-police chief driven out of town in riot

This week in Prince George history, April 24-30: April 30, 1919 : A group of returned First World War veterans smashed buildings and drove several people - including a former police chief and several German residents - out of town during a riot on Ap
Honouring a trail blazer

Honouring a trail blazer

"I can't quit growing or I'll rust up, but I would like to do less, so you better hurry up and grow more", said John Ryser on an unusually warm day in April a week ago.
NHL’ers memoir a heartbreaking read

NHL’ers memoir a heartbreaking read

Patrick O'Sullivan's memoir, Breaking Away, chronicles a decade of escalating abuse at the hands of his father, John, and the impact on O'Sullivan's life and his career in the National Hockey League.
Value loyal customers

Value loyal customers

Loyalty cards, rewards cards, club cards... call them what you want but ultimately they all offer the same thing: a direct link between customer and corporation.