(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Relieved to be in the hot seat
Regular contributor Ken Boon recounts an incidence in 2018 when he was pleased to be routed through the perfume and makeup section of Shoppers Drug Mart in Fort St. John.
Ken's Latest Articles
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Looking back to 2016 and the difference a decade makes
To celebrate the 2026 new year, regular contributor Ken Boon uses a column he wrote in 2016 to illustrate all the changes in the Peace River region over the last decade, such as the construction of the Site C dam.
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: A ‘hostile takeover’ of municipal elections
In this column, regular contributor Ken Boon is adding his voice to those who oppose the registering of the Conservative Electors Association in Fort St. John and other municipalities around B.C.
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: What lesson should we learn from Site C?
Regular contributor Ken Boon on what he learned from BC Hydro's report on the lessons it has learned from the Site C hydroelectric dam project.
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Good riddance to crypto mining on B.C. power grid
Regular contributor Ken Boon is pleased that cryptocurrency mining operations have been banned from connecting to the BC Hydro grid.
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Tariffs, Blue Jays and a death trap for deer
Regular contributor Ken Boon is doing what he can to support Blue Jays in the World Series and blue jays in his garden as he mulls international affairs and the dangers of the highway for wildlife.
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: The seasons and our zippers
Regular contributor Ken Boon returns to writing as summer turns to fall.
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: ‘Disposable’ Site C work camp highlights need to avoid megaprojects
Regular contributor Ken Boon with his reaction to the conversation around disposing of the Site C dam work camp.
(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.
Bear Flat Dispatch: Post-truth society
Sure, politicians have long told lies to advance their cause, but Trump has shamelessly taken post-truth to a whole new level to advance his personal and political agenda.
Bear Flat Dispatch: the legacy of Jimmy Carter
While his promotion of moderation and conservation probably did little to bolster his political standing at the time, it is evident that history will reflect favorably on his term as President.
Bear Flat Dispatch: the ever-changing energy policies of BC
After the long battle lost with Site C, I find myself somewhat mentally exhausted when it comes to energy issues and arguments.
Bear Flat Dispatch: Life Goes on at Ninety-Nine
The year 2024 has been another crazy eventful year.
Bear Flat Dispatch: First past the post
Meanwhile, don’t forget to get out and vote on October 19 or sooner.
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.
Bear Flat Dispatch: Flowers, Weeds and Chicks
Frequent contributor Ken Boon shares some plants and animals he's seen in the area recently.
Bear Flat Dispatch: BC’s Sumas Prairie. Farmland or lake?
Frequent contributor Ken Boon is sharing his thoughts on turning the Sumas Prairie back into a lake.
Bear Flat Dispatch: Changing the name
Frequent contributor Ken Boon is sharing his thoughts on a name for the Site C project.
Bear Flat Dispatch: The ongoing drought
Frequent contributor Ken Boon is sharing his thoughts on the drought conditions in the Peace.
Bear Flat Dispatch: Trade axe found
Frequent contributor Ken Boon found a little piece of history last December while hiking in the Bear Flat area.
