Ken Wilson

Travel insurance a necessity

Always have travel insurance if you are leaving Canada.

Cock-a-leekie soup a must in the winter time

With winter upon us, I suspect more soups will be eaten around the kitchen table, in front of the TV or out in the bush running a loader.

Don’t give up on New Year’s resolutions

Just before Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest individuals of our time, passed away, I found a quote from him that almost gave me shivers.

Salvation Army captains will be missed by community

The Salvation Army and the citizens of Williams Lake and area will miss Captain Randy Kadonaga and his wife Claudine.

Foraging in the freezer inspires creativity in the kitchen

Cooking for me has always been an extension of my creativity.

Some assembly may be required

There are three words often heard at this time of the year that strike fear into the hearts of fathers everywhere.

Don’t be afraid to wish everyone a Merry Christmas

Not many more sleeps until we celebrate Christmas.

A taste of summer in winter

Ken Wilson talks barbecuing in the winter working with chicken on a variety of barbecue mediums.

Great snacks for the Grey Cup Sunday

The Grey Cup is this Sunday and if you are having friends over there are many food tid-bits you can serve to your pigskin-watching friends.

Both sides on Aboriginal Child Welfare need to wake up

Who is accountable for the waste of money going to the Aboriginal Child Welfare program in this province?

Time to remember and give thanks this Nov. 11

The poem In Flanders Fields brought the poppy into the forefront of Remembrance Day.

The soldier, not the reporter, gave us freedom of the press

The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy campaign is now underway in Canada.

Member of Parliament not sleepwalking in Ottawa

Columnist Ken Wilson discusses the New Prosperity Mine proposal, Small Business Week, and vandalism.

Many ways to cook Thanksgiving turkey

We are so fortunate in this wonderful country of Canada.

Fortunate to live in such a great province, country

We are so fortunate to live in this wonderful country and now with Thanksgiving this weekend it is time to think about all we have.

Say your peace on the city budget

The Williams Lake city council has tried hard to engage the community in its annual budget process.

Tomato soup the quintessential comfort food

Campbellā€™s did not invent the tomato soup. It was in 1872 when the soup was first noted.