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A refugee in their own country

A refugee in their own country

Reading the Nov. 23 editor's column gave me a pause to look at this problem another way.
V stands for vitamins

V stands for vitamins

There is a scene in the movie Ocean's Eleven between Brad Pitt and Carl Reiner at a race track.
Flights of fancy from finance subcommittee

Flights of fancy from finance subcommittee

While the B.C. Legislature is considered a poor candidate to survive a major earthquake, the public can rest assured that MLAs are taking steps to ensure that at least the flagpole in front of the buildings will remain standing. The B.C.
Attitude at hospital

Attitude at hospital

Dealing with finding out the cause and cure of the illness a family member experienced recently raised my fears and concerns in the area of treatment. When one is ill and suffering we want reassurance, answers and some compassion not attitude.
Knowledge can save you money

Knowledge can save you money

Fortunately this day was the exception. When a big file blows up, the talent from the Big Smoke comes in for a little look-see, and in nearly every case these people are an incalculable resource.
Bylaw a lure for retirees

Bylaw a lure for retirees

Prince George is behind the times when it comes to available housing but a new city bylaw will not only address the problem but maybe open the door to new residents.
There would be no UNBC without the right

There would be no UNBC without the right

The UNBC faculty should be aware that if it were not for a right-wing, restraint-driven, conservative provincial government, there would be no university in Prince George, at least not one celebrating its 25th anniversary.
No room on the hill for Conservatives?

No room on the hill for Conservatives?

In the past, I have been a Conservative supporter. I am also an associate professor and the chair of the department of political science at UNBC. Am I still welcome at UNBC? Some of our students are Conservative supporters.
Defending their ideals

Defending their ideals

An ideal university is not merely an institution turning out human product after four years of indoctrination. It is a place of open learning where students are exposed to new ideas, absent any bias due to economic, political or religious restraint.
Moore can’t shed past

Moore can’t shed past

Firstly, let me say that the present action by many at UNBC regarding the appointment of James Moore as chancellor is not a witch hunt. That type of comment is factious and should properly be disregarded.