Andre Carrel

The school class size disaster and its fallout, indicate why taxes are important, notes writer.

Go ahead and raise my taxes

The school class size disaster and its fallout for students, indicates why taxes are necessary, notes writer.

The school class size disaster and its fallout, indicate why taxes are important, notes writer.

In this case, words do matter greatly

With the ‘Welcome to Terrace’ sign now removed from its Thornhill location along Hwy16, debate continues as to its original purpose.

We can’t compete with the Malaysians

Malaysia outperforms Canada in macroeconomic environment, goods to market efficiency, and business sophistication and innovation.

FIRST opened in 1961, Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace is aging and inadequate.

Government ducking its duties for a new hospital

There’s a lot to worry about over the prospects of a new hospital for Terrace, B.C., not the least is government refusing to plan.

FIRST opened in 1961, Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace is aging and inadequate.

These government tests just do not add up

Columnist finds research that provides context for local students' apparent decline in math skills on FSA tests.

Columnist hopes to see the R.E.M. Lee Theatre maintained for many years to come.

REM Lee Theatre facing ‘lamentable’ reality

"The REM Lee Theatre is the most important public building in Terrace"

Columnist hopes to see the R.E.M. Lee Theatre maintained for many years to come.

Making a mockery of electoral reform

Columnist Andre Carrel warns against rushing into electoral reform too quickly

Terrace, B.C. council’s shelter no vote sends unwelcome message

"Examined philosophically, the vote speaks to the council members’ want of humanity and decency."

TERRACE, BC columnist says local school buses could be converted to run on electricity, citing the example, see above photo, set by a California school board.

Why not use electric-powered school buses in northwestern BC

Terrace, BC columnist looks to example set by California school district

TERRACE, BC columnist says local school buses could be converted to run on electricity, citing the example, see above photo, set by a California school board.
Commemorative cairn to Tom Thornhill, after whom Thornhill is named, located at rest area on the banks of the Skeena River.

Neighbours: Terrace and Thornhill depend upon each other for a variety of reasons

This is the third in an occasional series to be published concerning the future of Thornhill

Commemorative cairn to Tom Thornhill, after whom Thornhill is named, located at rest area on the banks of the Skeena River.
QUISPAMSIS in New Brunswick lost several court battles over the issue of merging of municipalities.

Thornhill: Ultimately the province will call the shots

The provincial government has the constitutional power and authority to do whatever it wants.

QUISPAMSIS in New Brunswick lost several court battles over the issue of merging of municipalities.
Headlines from a 1972 newspaper reveal some of the debate then about a local government option for Thornhill.

The debate over Thornhill’s future? That’s happened before

The first in an occasional series taking aim at Thornhill's quest to define its future considers the issue's familiar history

Headlines from a 1972 newspaper reveal some of the debate then about a local government option for Thornhill.

Preparation is key to dealing with calamities

A Family Day-style snow storm is just one of many possible calamities a community needs to consider in its emergency planning

A hearty thanks for paying your taxes

Terrace, B.C. columnist Andre Carrel reflects after receiving his property assessment notice

Like diamonds, amalgamation is forever

Much to consider when dealing with Thornhill's future

Court decisions fail to budge the government

Three consecutive court defeats were not enough to convince the government to revise its labour strategy.

Regional body must answer to locals

Northwestern B.C. alliance to share resource benefits a good idea

‘Audi Alteram Partem:’ hear the other side

How does one go about writing a newspaper column? Andre Carrel discusses his process

Full time mayor is more than a money issue

Whether sitting at home, out for a walk, shopping, or attending a council meeting, the mayor’s responsibilities rest with the incumbent 24/7

Government would set a troubling precedent

Province ignoring the courts in its dispute with teachers