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Moving a shrub or tree requires important prep work

Moving a shrub or tree requires important prep work

Sometimes trees and shrubs are growing in a site that no longer works for them, and so they need to be moved. Ideally, you want to make the move as stress-free as possible for the tree, as this will help ensure the best success.
Ready to live, prepared to die

Ready to live, prepared to die

As I write this, I am reflecting on the recent passing of three family members, all of whom finished their early journeys this time of year. My brother-in-law was the first of our siblings to go and symbolizes the passing of another generation.
Do not go gentle into that good night

Do not go gentle into that good night

This column is dedicated to those who in their community, create change, stand up for what is right and force what is wrong out.
The sword hanging over Clinton

The sword hanging over Clinton

Much has been written about how horrible Donald Trump, the likely Republican nominee for president, is.
Now is the time for action on PAC

Now is the time for action on PAC

The issue of a Performing Arts Centre for Prince George has been simmering for decades.
Trump speaks directly to disenfranchised

Trump speaks directly to disenfranchised

So much has gone on in the U.S. primary races in the last few weeks it's hard to know where to start but there are a few things that might need explanation.
Increase your conversion rate by figuring out why customers don’t buy

Increase your conversion rate by figuring out why customers don’t buy

As a business owner I only thought that conversion rates should be considered in reference to web-based businesses, but this is a big mistake.
Power outages evoke 1955

Power outages evoke 1955

When I arrived in Prince George in the spring of 1955, power was being generated and sold to residents by the City of Prince George from a generating plant on First Avenue near the Cameron Street Bridge.
Time to stop swapping clocks

Time to stop swapping clocks

Most of British Columbia (not all) is on Pacific Time and observes Daylight Savings Time. However, there are two main exceptions. Part of the Peace River Regional District of B.C.
Survey lays bare B.C. debt issues

Survey lays bare B.C. debt issues

Folks are happy enough to discuss government deficits, or the financial woes of people they know, but never discuss their own indebtedness. Which is what makes a new survey, spilling beans about British Columbians' money problems, so compelling.