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A different union

A different union

CUPE did a mail out and swayed the vote. With all the election rules, is that even legal? The mail-out read: Vote for these candidates recommended by CUPE in your community.
Intersecting blue lines

Intersecting blue lines

There was a serious incident on the weekend at the exact geographic spot that illustrates why people sometimes wonder about the wisdom of having multiple police departments.
Hard lesson

Hard lesson

The story of politics in democracies is the story of decent, well-meaning, highly-intelligent individuals who run for political office with the best of intentions to introduce real change, only to discover, after winning a seat at the table, how limi
A dark and stormy night

A dark and stormy night

I was the outsider. A 12-year-old boy on an overnight hike with a group of church scouts I barely knew. The night was full of with pre-teen angst, laughter and pranks, but not in my case, other than the angst part. I was the quiet one.
The six sides of snowflakes

The six sides of snowflakes

"Oh, the weather outside is frightful, and the fire is so delightful, and we've got no place to go - so, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...
Trips to China saved jobs

Trips to China saved jobs

Kudos to your editorial "All over the world," and the absolute necessity to trade with China. Indeed, thanks to the foresight and hard work of Colin Kinsley, Pat Bell and the B.C.
Growing unease at the IIO

Growing unease at the IIO

Vancouver lawyer Mark Jette was in an absurd position - a monitor overseeing an overseer who watches the watchers.
Song of the Day

Song of the Day

For this week's song of the day I'm going old school. Big surprise there, right? This mellow little tune called Summer Breeze harkens way back to 1972 but certainly applies to how I will be feeling next week, sitting on a lovely beach in Mexico.
Mail voting process really mailed in

Mail voting process really mailed in

I infer from Monday's report of the election results that 76 ballots were cast by mail. My ballot was one of them, although it very nearly was not.
How to govern properly

How to govern properly

November 2014 has been a rather political month, and not just for us here in Prince George.