Diana French

The city an economic island

Green Party MP Elizabeth May has some questions about the Northern Gateway project.

Ad hominem rears its ugly head

This is where I came in — writing for the Wednesday Tribune many years ago.

Two steps left in review

There is a public information meeting this Wednesday, at city hall from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. where we can learn about Johnson St./10th Ave.

A chef and a cyclist

Six of our family members are Leos, born between July 23 and Aug. 22.

Are we really in dire straits?

I don’t have much of a garden, mostly weeds, but there are raspberries and peas.

Good news for pot proponents

Columnist Diana French discusses pot decriminalization efforts.

Recent events could be eye openers

Columnist Diana French talks about recent events, BC Hydro, the train disaster in Quebec, and possible wildfires.

Different Cariboo weather could be here to stay

I’m writing this on Sunday. If the weather forecasters were correct, the last few days should have been scorchers.

B.C. a long way from Ottawa

Canada Day is coming up. How do most Canadians feel about it. Just another holiday?

Branding the latest ‘in thing’

I’ve had my nose in Williams Lake affairs one way or another since moving here in 1970.

Websites don’t answer back

Columnist Diana French talks election results, recent events, and a place brand survey for Williams Lake.

Seems more like theft, to me

GD#6 has her “L” driver’s license. She is taking driving lessons, but my job is to take her on the trials runs.

The forum needs revisiting

I realized that whatever “place brand” the city comes up with, one thing won’t change, and that is horse droppings on downtown streets.

Do your homework

The Vancouver Sun and Province plan to lay off staff because the two newspapers are no longer economically sustainable.

We’ve got plenty to offer

Some years ago, when the B.C. tourist industry began promoting the Gold Rush Trail, Williams Lake came up with an ad.

Brand rally should be interesting

The city’s plans for a new place brand (Republic of Life) certainly has both city folk and our immediate neighbours buzzing.

We’ll have to learn to keep a straight face

Sunshine is wonderful after so many grey days. Strangers smile at each other.

Survey left me shaking my head

I received one of those strange telephone calls making the rounds last week regarding Fish Lake.

A week for the books

On the city scene — the week that was. Long time School District Secretary Treasurer is leaving.

Negotiations take two

Of all the issues whirling around Williams Lake City Hall these days, the big one, of course, is the history-making civic strike.