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Railing against the EU

Railing against the EU

"There is no doubt that many populist, Eurosceptic, and even nationalistic parties are entering the European Parliament," said the German Foreign Minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, after all the votes in Sunday's election for the European Union's par
Figuring it out

Figuring it out

Dear Editor, Let me see if I have the government/teacher "negotiations" correct. The royal "we" is going to roll back pay cheques 5 per cent, no, make that 10 per cent. We're locking you out for some days but this won't affect the students.
A Brave and Startling Truth

A Brave and Startling Truth

If you follow this column you will probably be tired of me saying that a central question in the social sciences is how should we live together? Studying human beings in their environments, in the past or in the present, helps us to think critically
Having a beautiful yard can be easy

Having a beautiful yard can be easy

Want to have the yard on the block that makes your neighbours 'green' with envy, but can't find the time to do so? Here are some helpful tips to have a beautiful landscape with minimal effort. Plan first before you begin planting the landscape.
Games make regional push

Games make regional push

With the arrival of spring, the 2015 Canada Winter Games team will travel across the northern BC region to promote the big event.
RRSP contributions remain steady

RRSP contributions remain steady

Canadians RRSP contributions this year were slightly higher than the previous year but still remain far below the maximum.
A Haiku for UHNBC

A Haiku for UHNBC

Four hundred beds, and Five-score admins; now invert -Northern Way of Care Matthew Nichiporuk
Teachers lockout is stressful

Teachers lockout is stressful

Hello, my name is Victoria Schinkel. I'm nine years old and in grade four at Pineview elementary school. As everyone knows the teachers are on strike. Teachers are on strike because teachers want small classes and a fair wage.
Liberals strike a tone

Liberals strike a tone

New Democrats took the usual potshots at the B.C. Liberal party after their weekend convention in Kelowna. Ignoring issues. Breaking promises about the Agricultural Land Reserve and creating jobs. Hiking debt.
The travails of holiday time

The travails of holiday time

Business in the black