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The young lady at the ski hill

The young lady at the ski hill

My wife and I, a few winters back, decided to go to Tabor Mountain for some skiing. We entered the quiet rental and fitting room to set up our skis and then it wasn't so quiet.
Could cleaning policy have prevented stomach virus spread?

Could cleaning policy have prevented stomach virus spread?

I'm very disappointed in this city's baby/toddler programs this week. A stomach virus spread like wildfire throughout the city amongst its youngest and most vulnerable population after hundreds attended powerplay and strong start programs.
Winter folly

Winter folly

We are winter, Prince George told the Canada Games organizers five years ago, convincing them to award the 2015 Winter Games to this city, over Kamloops and Kelowna.
First Nations' title battle akin to sufferage fight

First Nations' title battle akin to sufferage fight

The decisions now facing B.C.'s mining industry and government have something in common with the decision to give women the vote.
Ferry terminal tiff could be costly for Prince Rupert

Ferry terminal tiff could be costly for Prince Rupert

VICTORIA -- For all of Premier Christy Clark's anger at the Alaskans for imposing buy-American rules on renovations to their ferry terminal in Prince Rupert, B.C. could lose more than it gains from this week's turn in the dispute.
Not all spiders are bad

Not all spiders are bad

Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) are one of the more popular houseplants. They have many positive attributes, including being easy to care for, easy to grow and their attractiveness.
In the hunt

In the hunt

There's much not to like about the new division alignment for Canada West basketball this season.
A more balanced view

A more balanced view

William Shakespeare put in the mouth of England's King Richard III the words "the winter of our discontent.
Diminishing returns

Diminishing returns

Does "consolidating websites to make it easier to find information on services" count as reducing red tape? Sounds like a dubious claim. Mushing two or more websites together doesn't do much more than save a click or two. It doesn't cut the red tape.
Gas wars

Gas wars

The incredible drop in gas prices over the past six months has most drivers cheering but there is still room for complaining.