Month: January 2019
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Who Was Allan James McKinnon
He was one of the very nicest people that I’ve ever come to know and he was my boss for a brief period of time around 2003. He practiced public accounting and the dynamic between the two of us was mutual respect. Upon helping him through one tax season, I pursued another opportunity which helped…
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Songs Not To Be Forgotten from 70s 80s
It’s no secret that this was a vibrant period in modern music. A sampling -many of which had lesser popular appeal. Heartbeat City – The Cars Come Undone – Duran Duran Annie’s Song –John Denver Show Me The Way – Peter Frampton I Go Crazy – Paul Davis Heaven Can Wait – Meatloaf Sorrow –…
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Whistleblowers Fired In B.C.
You may have read the story. Word is that close to 20 civil servants in B.C. have been fired in the context of voicing concerns over public spending. Imagine that. Results from an investigation proceeded and ultimately two individuals were escorted from the legislature. Let’s think this through: We all know that Canadians are over…
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Nakiska’s Charm
The things I like about Nakiska are mountainous scenes, guaranteed snow (snow making), unrushed morning travel, friendly feel, and affordability. I’m grateful to be back on some boards that give me better manoeuvrability in the bumps having had my old Head Monster 88’s lifted at COP last winter and then experiencing lesser performing substitutes. Speaking…