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Letter to the Editor: BC NDP’s best friend, part 2
Mike Bernier announcing his leadership of CentreBC. (Submitted by Dan Wood, CentreBC) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Two years ago, I was surprised by the engagement I received on a letter to the editor. I even received a glowing public endorsement from a sitting MLA, Mike Bernier: WORTH A READ … This letter sums up what all the media are saying and what’s happening in Victoria.
(Opinion) ‘Mr. Thorlakson doesn’t know what he is talking about on new pool project’
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Fort St. John is working to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool lap pool. (Jordan Prentice, Energeticcity.ca) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — I write in response to the piece written by Steve Thorlakson respecting plans for a new pool in Fort St. John. I was flabbergasted by the insults and condescension hurled by Mr. Thorlakson at city council and staff advisors.
(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.
'I'm an addict': Councillor facing suit over $300k credit card charges breaks silence
FORT NELSON, B.C. - A Northern Rockies Regional Municipality councillor accused of making "improper charges" of more than $300,000 on a First Nation's credit card has spoken about her struggle with a gambling addiction. The Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nation (GNN) near Port Hardy has filed a suit with the Supreme Court of British Columbia for damages against its former band administrator Leslie Dickie.
PRRD pushes for insight into local green energy projects
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - The minister of energy and climate solutions says wind energy projects will still have to meet "robust environmental standards" despite being exempt from environmental assessments. On February 4th, the provincial government published a list of 18 energy and mineral projects across the province being accelerated through permit process adjustments.
Credit union chief executive announces retirement after 45 years in the industry
Lori Archibald, chief executive of the Lake View Credit Union servicing Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge, has retired after a 45-year career in the industry. Dawson Creek, B.C. - The chief executive officer of a credit union servicing Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridgehas retired. Lori Archibald, chief executive of the Lake View Credit Union, has retired after a 45-year career in the industry.
Tyler Holte: Why does Northern Health struggle to retain healthcare staff?
Solicitor and barrister Tyler Holte calls for accountability on Northern Health's staff retention figures. The recent Northern Health article on Energetic City was rather disappointing communication from our health authority. The executive explains that ERs close because key people get sick, and smaller hospitals are at higher risk of closures due to the lack of staff to cover. I thought that would be obvious. My question is: why are our ERs so thinly staffed that there is no coverage?
Evan Saugstad: Facebook censorship
Is this an innocuous act by an algorithm sensing something that is not there, or is it an attempt of others to try to influence FB to interfere in BC's election process for their own benefit? On October 5 th I reposted an article on my Facebook (FB) page by Dan Davies, Independent candidate for North Peace in BC's October 19 th provincial election. The article was Davies' announcement that the Honourable Richard Neufeld's was endorsing Davies in the upcoming election.
OPINION - Independents versus Political Party Candidates - Part 2 - Energeticcity.ca
Yesterday I gave an overview of our current situation in the Peace River North and South Ridings in the upcoming Oct 19th Provincial election. What I write are my own thoughts and opinions and not endorsed or reviewed by any of the candidates. Part 2 or 2 - Read part 1 here Yesterday, I gave an overview of our current situation in the Peace River North and South Ridings in the upcoming Oct 19 th Provincial election.
OPINION - Independents versus Political Party Candidates - Energeticcity.ca
Every election is important whether they be for changing who governs or confirms the existing government with another mandate to govern. Part 1 or 2 - Part 2 will be published on October 8, 2024. Some will call BC's October 19 th election the most important, ever, but this is not quite true. Every election is important whether they be for changing who governs or confirms the existing government with another mandate to govern.
Restoring the Northern Lights Inn
Northern Lights Inn owner Gary Patara discusses his efforts to renovate the hotel. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Since acquiring the Northern Lights Inn in 2017, owner Gary Patara has been deeply committed to restoring the 94-room hotel to its former glory as a cherished part of the community. The hotel, originally known as the Fort St. John Motor Inn, opened its doors in 1980 as a premier establishment in the city, benefiting from its prime location near the courthouse.
Bear Flat Dispatch: From River to Reservoir
Frequent contributor Ken Boon shares some thoughts on BC Hydro filling its reservoir for the Site C dam. A week ago, we lived on the Peace River here at Bear Flat, but now it is a reservoir. We had known for some time it would come to this, but it was always hard to imagine. The speed at which the flooding has occurred in the valley has been shocking for everyone.
Tyler Holte: What's the Problem, Northern Health?
There have been several recent closures of Fort St. John Hospital's emergency department. There have been several recent closures of Fort St. John Hospital's emergency department. Adrian Dix, the Minister of Health, has commented that occasional closures are due to sick days rather than permanent staffing issues. The Minister proceeded to indicate that enough people are employed at the hospital. At least one of our local physicians has publicly commented that the Minister's comments are false.
Letter to the Editor: More vote splitting and next steps
NOTE: The back-and-forth between Tyler Holte and Alan Forseth continues. It was sparked after Holte’s original Letter to the Editor, “BC NDP’s best friend.” All the responses that followed can be read by heading to the Opinion section on Energeticcity.ca. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — I’d like to thank Mr. Forseth for his words. I am glad that we can appear to agree that electoral reform is needed and would support a healthier democracy.
Letter to the Editor: BC Conservative popularity aiding NDP victory
NOTE: Tyler Holte’s original Letter to the Editor, “BC NDP’s best friend,” was published on February 15th. The following letter from Holte is in response to People flock to fresh options offered by BC Conservatives by Alan Forseth, published on February 16th. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — I appreciate Mr. Forseth’s response letter, but I think it misses the main and important point: the effect and significance of vote splitting. I truly empathize with those who believe in the BC Conservative platform.
Letter to the Editor: BC NDP’s best friend
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Before anyone jumps to any conclusions regarding my political leanings, I am devoutly non-partisan and despise party politics. With that out of the way, it’s time to address the elephant in the room for the upcoming election: the fact that the BC Conservatives have handed the NDP a landslide victory for this next election. For those who don’t believe me, take a moment and review polling and projections for yourself.
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