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(Opinion) Priscilla Phillips: Why are politicians afraid of questions? We must ensure our voices are heard
Peace River consituent Priscilla Phillips is voicing her concerns about holding politicians to account in the run up to the 2025 federal election. The Conservative Party of Canada's communication strategy often seems insular, leaving some constituents, like myself, with no voice. Despite his overwhelming support of the ' Freedom Convoy', Bob Zimmer MP blocked my access to his official Facebook page several weeks ago. Is there a law that prohibits it? No. I checked.
(Opinion) Evan Saugstad: A long life, a healthy life or a long, healthy life? A review of Attia's Outlive
Regular contributor Evan Saugstad asks how it is best to stay healthy throughout life after reading Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Dr Peter Attia with Bill Gifford. There is a "new" oldest person in the world, current to March 2025. A Brazilian nun who is 116 years old relaced a Japanese lady who died December 24th, 2024, also at the age of 116. The oldest person ever recorded was a French lady who lived to 122 years.
(Opinion) Evan Saugstad: My guide to Trump's trade war and tariffs
Regular contributor Evan Saugstad's guide aims to simplify U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with countries around the world. As I write this, I wonder what Donald will change, add, subtract or expand on in terms of his trade war. Seems something new or different happens every day, making it hard to write anything that is up to date. On March 13 th, Canada sent a delegation to Washington DC to talk to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick about tariffs and trade.
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Thoughts on politics drama, wildlife confusion and losing at cribbage
Regular contributor Ken Boon on various issues, such as Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy's defection from the BC Conservatives and wildlife patterns since the construction of the Site C dam. There has been a firehose stream of news lately, and most of it is bad. I have refrained from writing lately for the sake of my sanity, but alas, one must carry on, so here goes on a hodgepodge of issues: Arlene has been on a disgusting winning streak with our crib games lately.
14 vehicles impounded in one week in Fort St. John for drivers' excessive speeding
Fourteen drivers in Fort St. John had their vehicles impounded by BC Highway Patrol for excessive speeding in the first week of March 2025. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Over a dozen drivers in Fort St. John have had their vehicles impounded for excessive speeding in the first week of March. The BC Highway Patrol said 14 drivers had been stopped and had their vehicles impounded for speeding up to 40 kilometres per hour (km/h) over the limit.
Argo Road Maintenance: Crews prepare to clear roads amid snowy forecast
Argo Road Maintenance is is urging drivers in the South Peace to check the road conditions as snow is forecast in March 2025. DAWSON CREEK, B.C. - The company responsible for maintaining provincial roads in the South Peace is urging residents to check their local weather forecasts and road conditions as snow starts falling again this week.
Local veteran to receive coronation medal at Fort St. John Legion branch
Duke Cuthbert, a retired soldier who served with the Canadian Airborne Division, is set to recieve the King Charles III Coronation Medal on March 29th. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - A local veteran is set to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his services to Fort St. John. Duke Cuthbert, who served with the Canadian Airborne Division, will receive the medal from MP Bob Zimmer.
Court Report: March 3rd to 7th
Below are the latest sentences handed down from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from March 3rd to 7th. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Below are the latest sentences handed down from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from March 3rd to 7th. Fort St. John Provincial Court sentencing, March 3rd Landon Donald Beasley (born 2004): Beasley was found guilty of mischief $5,000 or under for an incident in Fort St. John on July 9th, 2024.
Steven Cope: 'Kealy, I challenge you to resign and run as an independent in a by-election'
Fort St. John Barrister Steven Cope has challenged Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy to resign after he defected from the B.C Conservative party. With the greatest of respect, I find your decision to abdicate your responsibilities as an elected member of the official opposition to flounder in the winds shameful. Rumour has it that another Conservative party is being contemplated. That decision will ruin this great province beyond repair.
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