Local Voices

COLLINS – Is dilemma of old BK building the result of poor city planning?

January 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

AS THIS IS being written, there has been no cause established for a fire Friday night that destroyed the home of the old Brass Kettle Restaurant at the intersection of [Continue]

FORSETH: Oh, great, more sunny ways heading our way from the Liberals

January 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

What qualifies someone to lead the BC Liberals? The individual doesn’t need to have deep political experience … the power of charisma goes a long way QUESTION: [Continue]

McQUARRIE – Using minimum wage poverty as a tool for business success

January 9, 2018 // 1 Comment

WITH ONTARIO having increased the minimum wage to $14 and Alberta making similar changes, I thought it an appropriate time to write of what for some, is a belief in and [Continue]

GINTA – It’s a new year but the melting snow reveals some old problems

January 8, 2018 // 2 Comments

AS OF TWO days ago, we are back to slush. A walk to the library yesterday had me jump over soupy snow marshes, making me pay extra attention to the sidewalk. When you do, one [Continue]

COLLINS – The mentality of those using backcountry needs to be questioned

January 7, 2018 // 2 Comments

I GREW UP in the northern part of B.C. I spent time on the Islands off the coast of Prince Rupert. I spent time up the Nass River Valley, Babine Lake, and many more of the [Continue]

KNOX – If you’re going to give up on New Year’s resolutions, why wait?

January 7, 2018 // 1 Comment

NEW YEAR’S resolution No. 1 for 2018? Same as in 2015, 2016 and 2017: Cross the new Johnson Street Bridge on the day it opens. Resolution No. 2: Be more considerate. [Continue]