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The price of lawn addiction

The price of lawn addiction

With the sprinkling ban in effect, people just may get it now – we are in drought conditions. As lawns turn from emerald to brown, our lawn-addicted society will begin to understand the preciousness of water.
The case of the reluctant ombudsperson

The case of the reluctant ombudsperson

Last week, Health Minister Terry Lake announced a move to hand the problem-plagued firing of eight health researchers over to the ombudsperson for an investigation.
Library needs more than talk

Library needs more than talk

For the fourth time in the past 19 years, the City of Prince George is spending time and money to consider major renovations of the Prince George Public Library, including a long-needed proper front entrance to the facility.
Hook, slice or straight - science puts a spin on golf

Hook, slice or straight - science puts a spin on golf

There are few things as thrilling as hitting a perfectly straight drive and watching the ball split the fairway some 250 yards away. Okay. Maybe "thrilling" isn't the best word but there is a certain majesty to watching a well hit drive.
An extensive insurance policy

An extensive insurance policy

VICTORIA — The B.C. Liberals released details Monday of their proposal to compensate liquefied natural gas developers on a-dollar-for-dollar basis if future changes in provincial taxes and regulations specifically target the LNG sector.
Help find missing cat

Help find missing cat

My family lost their cat while driving through B.C. He either jumped out in McLeese Lake at the Cariboo Wood Shop or at the Pine Centre Mall in PG. Oliver is family to them and they are desperate to find him.
Sprinkle of reality

Sprinkle of reality

Sometimes it'd be better to be an editorial cartoonist than an editorial writer. Instead of arguing a point of view about the City of Prince George's watering ban, a cartoon would make the point just as effectively. First, some background.
The devil you know

The devil you know

I enjoyed the brief respite allotted me by Dominion Day - I hope you did as well.
Clean up or else

Clean up or else

Fire up the bulldozer, baby. City administration is finally getting serious about cracking down on problem properties in the downtown core and across the city.
Finding methods to make time for mind and body

Finding methods to make time for mind and body

We live in a society where there is constant activity. People are busy, our cell phones are buzzing, our televisions and radios are blaring, we're surfing the internet or focused on the latest online game.