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Some wines just have to be experienced

Some wines just have to be experienced

By The Glass September 30, 2011 Byline: Kim Cabral, Pine Centre Signature BC Liquor Store, Prince George Last week in Vancouver, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Bill Blatch a well-respected Bordeaux ngociant or a "wine world secret agent.
Tacheeda Mountain Lookout

Tacheeda Mountain Lookout

The weeks hike to Tacheeda Mountain climbs up to one of the many discontinued fire lookouts in our region.
Riot gimmick aside, an adequate throne speech

Riot gimmick aside, an adequate throne speech

In Vicgtoria
Above reproach

Above reproach

City council didn't resolve the Haldi Road treatment centre controversy Monday night, but opponents of the facility lost the debate when their arguments started to sound like National Geographic's Wild World of NIMBY.
Celery, excellent for controlling your weight

Celery, excellent for controlling your weight

This week's column is written by Chef Tony Rechsteiner, who has been a chef for 39 years. Originally from Australia, he is a Certified Chef de Cuisine (C.C.C.) and instructor in CNC's Professional Cook Program.
Premier’s UBCM message modest

Premier’s UBCM message modest

It was not the most goody-laden speech, as Christy Clark herself conceded Friday in delivering the annual premier's address to the convention of the Union of B.C. Municipalities.
Not getting my vote

Not getting my vote

Sorry, but I had to chuckle when I read that Shari Green wants to be mayor. Is this the same Green that scoffed at all the parents who tried to keep their schools open? Is this the same Green who backed all the increased city spending, etc.
The capacity for greatness

The capacity for greatness

Right Side Up
What Is Money Good For?

What Is Money Good For?

Generally, we seem pretty confused about what money is good for. We assume that if we just had more of it, we would be happier. This week I was fascinated by a documentary on PBS entitled " Last Train Home" .
Wells Gray one of the great B.C. parks

Wells Gray one of the great B.C. parks

Wells Gray Provincial Park is one of British Columbia's - and Canada's - great wonders and it is rather surprising that more people do not take advantage of it.