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The role of local government

The role of local government

As some of you will know I had the opportunity to moderate the mayoral forum at UNBC on Nov. 6. It was a real pleasure to be able to have a conversation with Lyn Hall and Don Zurowski.
I’m 16 and it’s 1984

I’m 16 and it’s 1984

The following is a revised version of a column that first appeared in the Dec.
Ties, imposters and deaths

Ties, imposters and deaths

Q: Today is the municipal election for cities, towns, regional districts and school boards across B.C.
Looking ahead and back

Looking ahead and back

Time is stretchy. Like the Silly Putty I used to play with as a small boy, it is elastic in retrospect.
Cougars ownership a breath of fresh air

Cougars ownership a breath of fresh air

After spending a lot of time watching what is going on with our WHL team, you have got to be impressed. Led by Greg Pocock from the front office down, all of the staff go out of their way to make fans feel appreciated.
Tough times ahead for UNBC women

Tough times ahead for UNBC women

Based on accumulated evidence, the UNBC Timberwolves women's basketball team is facing a season of getting bounced.
Seniors at continued risk of abuse

Seniors at continued risk of abuse

A startling number of B.C. seniors have lost a total of at least $1.3 billion in assets -- and, by some estimates, several times that -- to thefts and financial frauds perpetrated most often by family, friends or caregivers.
Thank you for furnace help

Thank you for furnace help

I am a senior on G.I.S. and half way through September my furnace died.
Time to walk away from LNG

Time to walk away from LNG

It is a pity that Premier Clark hyped the LNG play so much during the last election campaign because, now that the deal has soured, she appears unable to walk away from the table. First there was the ridiculous 1.
Recycling system a real mess

Recycling system a real mess

Add another "R" to the recycling logo for Prince George.....Ridiculous! Came home from work to find my blue container of plastics - milk jugs mostly, to still be sitting full by my curb.