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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.

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(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.

(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.

(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.

Evan Saugstad: Thank you Jordan for defection from Conservatives

Regular contributor Evan Saugstad has thanked Jordan Kealy after the Peace River North MLA defected from the BC Conservatives amid an in-party row.

Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream MLA Tara Armstrong; Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie; and Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy speaking at a press conference in Victoria on March 10th, 2025. (Jordan Kealy)
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.

A red 'we are hiring' recruitment sign hanging on a door. Regular contributor Tyler Holte calls for more accountability in Northern Health's recruitment policies.
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.

Evan Saugstad: Oh Canada! A point of view from a small town guy living in rural Canada (part 6)

Regular contributor Evan Saugstad, in the final edition of his series about the U.S. tariffs saga, asks what President Donald Trump's impact on Canada will be?

Evan Saugstad: Oh Canada! A point of view from a small town guy living in rural Canada (part 5 as the Canadian takeover saga continues)

Regular contributor Evan Saugstad brings together various sources to fact-check U.S. President Donald Trump.

Evan Saugstad: Oh Canada! A point of view from a small town guy living in rural Canada (part 4 as the Canadian takeover saga continues)

Regular contributor Evan Saugstad on how he believes Canada should react to the threats of U.S. tariffs from Donald Trump.

Evan Saugstad: Oh, Canada! A point of view from a small town guy living in rural Canada (part 3 as the Canadian takeover saga continues)

Local man Evan Saugstad with his opinion on how Canada should respond to the threat of U.S. tariffs.

Evan Saugstad: Oh, Canada! A point of view from a small town guy in rural Canada (part 2 as the Canadian takeover saga continues)

Evan Saugstad writes as the tariffs threats saga with the U.S. and President Donald Trump continues.

Evan Saugstad: Oh, Canada! A point of view from a small town guy in rural Canada (part 1 of…or as long as the saga continues)

Local man Evan Saugstad with his view on US President Donald Trump's threats to introduce tariffs on Canadian goods.

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.  

Evan Saugstad: 2025 – the year Canadians become Canadian, once again?

As the sun sets in 2024 and rises in 2025, how do you view your life?  Will 2025 be a sunrise or a sunset kind of year?

Evan Saugstad: Have a merry Christmas, eh?

As 2024 draws to a close, some good news for those Canadians who still view themselves as traditionalists and still celebrate Christmas for what it is.

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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.

Evan Saugstad: David Eby’s new Environmental Assessment Act – Let’s pretend we don’t need one

Frequent contributor Evan Saugstad outlines his thoughts on Premier David Eby's new Environmental Assessment Act.

Evan Saugstad: Stories from my life – a telephone pole, a grouse, a deer and a cigarette (part 2 of 2)
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