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Driftwood Editorial - Dark clouds

Editorial - Dark clouds

Interior horse people distrust the 'cow people'

In the Interior of B.C., where our three geldings are enjoying a summer ranch vacation, horse folk are united by one thing: an intense dislike of cow people. In that vast region outside Vancouver referred to as ‘upcountry,’ you’re either a horse person or a cow person.
Long crossing line-ups aren't carbon neutral

Long crossing line-ups aren't carbon neutral

As far as the eye could see in either direction, there were cars parked and idling. It’s carbon neutral, they say.

Frauds ignored

Divert the resources to where the victims are.

Life is too short to always run

Life is too short to run. Take your time, enjoy the sun on your face and the rain on your neck and take time to look around. Otherwise, it all goes by too fast.

Meter readers concerned about plight

The government has a responsibility to mitigate the impact of smart meters — starting with the 400 men and women who will lose their jobs.
Power export plan isn’t dead yet

Power export plan isn’t dead yet

He would never quite admit it, but former premier Gordon Campbell’s push for self-sufficiency in clean electricity has always looked to me like a long-term strategy to export hydroelectric power. It still looks that way

Bear shooting attributed to loss of habitat

I cannot begin to express how disgusted and ashamed I feel at how this was handled. This poor animal’s habitat has been increasingly getting smaller, its food sources have been dwindling and because it wants to survive, which is the most primal of instincts, this helpless cub ends up dead.

The joys of watching baseball

Baseball is a great sport, for both spectators and participants. It’s fun to watch kids play, and at its highest level, Major League Baseball, it is also enjoyable and relaxing to watch a game.
Editorial — Layton a class act

Editorial — Layton a class act

Jack Layton was a man of conviction, but he was also practical.
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