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Taking stock and setting goals

Taking stock and setting goals

As scientists around the globe are rapidly filling in the periodic table and President Obama has issued executive orders to start the beginnings of tighter gun control in America, I too have successfully managed to work on some of my goals for the ne
Canada a country of many peoples

Canada a country of many peoples

Recently, I was involved in a conversation with colleagues about Syrian immigrants. Our conversation led to the bigger question about immigration, period, and what it means to be Canadian. My family are immigrants.
What dreams are made of

What dreams are made of

Each time Grace Dove appears on the screen as Leonardo diCaprio's wife in the new film, The Revenant, which opened Friday at the local movie theatre, there will certainly be a buzz in the audience. Dove is one of our own.
Property valuations put pressure on landlords

Property valuations put pressure on landlords

B.C. Assessment's rising property valuations on Prince George residential rental properties and other increased expenditures has been causing stress to my small business and tenants.
Avoid a vote on electoral reform

Avoid a vote on electoral reform

There has been a lot of media lately as to whether or not there should be a national referendum on electoral reform. I thought I might make some comments on this topic.
Keeping an eye on the sky

Keeping an eye on the sky

Right now, military and corporate jets are spraying chemicals in the Earth's stratosphere. These nanoparticles contain the elements aluminium, barium, strontium, sulphur, silver, etc.
PGAIR focusing on wrong problem

PGAIR focusing on wrong problem

I am writing in response to the front page article about PGAIR. I applaud their efforts for cleaner air in trying to get consumers to change their driving habits to save fuel thus less pollution in our airshed.
Leadership lessons learned

Leadership lessons learned

You'd think a big-game hunter with a degree in classical literature and seven daughters would be a perfect fit for the B.C. Conservative Party. Family values. Versed in tragedy. Well-armed. But it didn't work out.
Marhaban

Marhaban

Welcome, Syrian refugees. Welcome to Prince George, one of the finest places to live in Canada, one of the best countries to live in the world.
Saying goodbye is tough

Saying goodbye is tough

People-watching is at its best at our little airport. The 6 a.m. flights from both airlines were jammed full on Jan. 2. Those cheaper, early departures allow for connection to virtually anywhere in North America by the day's end.