Opinion

Some things are just meant to be. However, some people believe that some things are just not meant to be. I will tell you this story and you can decide for yourself. Euclide (aka Euc) Xavier Goyer, of French decent, was born in Zenon Park, Sask.

In about a month, I will embark on another ridiculous journey to see my favourite band - Linkin Park - perform for the 12th and 13th time.

I have mentioned in a previous column about how sometimes travelling away from home can make a person miss their city more than ever. To me, this adage has never been more accurate.

In early July, the Globe and Mail published an article by Ross Beaty, Richard Lipsey, and Stewart Elgie entitled: "The shocking truth about B.C.'s carbon tax: It works".

There have been a fair many signs of late that Prime Minister Stephen Harper is leading this country in the wrong direction.

Seattle grunge-metal rockers Alice in Chains will be playing Prince George on Aug. 10.

Letting go is hard to do, especially when you're a bit of a control freak like I am. I either go in one direction, or the other, never between the two. There is rarely a 'gray area'.

A recent editorial by the provincial fire fighters union president makes several claims about the provincial pre-hospital health care system that require clarification so readers can have a balanced perspective.

The question to bear in mind, when reading this whole sorry tale, is this.

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit the 9/11 memorial in New York City. I was hesitant at first because the extent of the loss and the tragedy seemed to me to be potentially overwhelming.