Diana French

End of an era in health care

If it isn’t one thing it’s a dozen something elses.

Water sheds an important commodity

Regardless of colour, creed, or political inclinations, all human beings depend on water for life, as do all living things.

Women’s day honours great educator

The Women’s Contact Society celebrated International Women’s Day at TRU last Saturday.

Carey Price a class act

It will be nice to hear something besides the Olympics on TV.

Questions to ponder

Locally, the Senior’s Activity Centre received $20,000 from the province plus other donations to gussy up the centre’s kitchen.

Young ones filled with determination

For many years I was a hockey mom. I had to be. Four of our boys plus one foster son played in the Williams Lake minor hockey league.

Thrown under the bus

Is it OK for a provincial government to flout the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Study a good excuse

A new study from Germany says old people don’t lose cognitive power over time, their brains simply slow down.

Cumulative environmental impacts need study

Environmentalists are constantly accused of being “against everything.”

Changes a warning of things to come

An old saying claimed the weather belonged to the poor, because rich people had more ways to cope with it.

Dr. Doran appointed Order of Canada

Dr. Morton Doran has been appointed a member of the Order of Canada for his efforts to raise awareness of Tourette Syndrome (TS).

Significance of Christmas often lost

With all the Santas, jingle bells, elves and whatevers, along with the reluctance of some to recognize the religious origins ...

A lump of coal for politicians

This column isn’t very Christmassy but it does reflect my opinion about the actions of some of our local politicians.

Affordable services would help curb crime

Global superheroes are few and far between and the world lost a big one last week with the death of Nelson Mandela.

Off-shore investments still questionable

Quesnel residents must be delighted to learn that Canfor, while closing its mill in that city, plans to invest in a new mill in China.

What happened to a new era?

A Granny brag. Two family members did well in the sports department last weekend in completely different events.

Irresponsible to ignore sunshine

Because I expected to be in Vancouver last weekend, this week’s column was written last Thursday.

Gov’t structure doesn’t fit

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s, um, indiscretions, seem to have diverted attention from the Senate brouhaha.

Comfort and care for vets

On Monday, Remembrance Day, we honour the men and women who died fighting for the freedom of Canada.

The senate hoopla continues

Everyone has been enjoying this wonderfully warm fall.