Tag Archives: Perceptions by Gerry Warner

Jumbo won’t fly, but not for the reasons you think

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Gerry Warner

Perceptions by Gerry Warner “If you build it they will come.” That seems to be the belief of the B.C. government with its shocking announcement Wednesday appointing a mayor and council for a community that doesn’t exist – and given … > Read More

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Why are jobs going begging when unemployment is still high?

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Gerry Warner

Perceptions by Gerry Warner A story in the news about two weeks ago was more than a double/double dose of trouble for a Dawson Creek Tim Hortons, which was subject to a complaint laid by the BC Public Interest Advocacy … > Read More

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If I’m a teacher basher, I don’t think I’m alone

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Gerry Warner

Perceptions by Gerry Warner So readers are calling me a teacher basher, eh? Well once again they’ve got it wrong. I’m not a teacher basher. I’m a BCTF basher and I make no apologies for that as I believe the … > Read More

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Amanda Todd’s suicide is a wakeup call to us all

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Gerry Warner

Perceptions by Gerry Warner Key Amanda Todd into Google Search and more than 40 million hits come up. They come up virtually every second. The horrific bullying/suicide tragedy of the 15-year-old Coquitlam girl has touched a chord around the world. … > Read More

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A nation divided goes into a critical election

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Gerry Warner

Perceptions by Gerry Warner Having just returned from a two-week sojourn in the U.S., I couldn’t help but notice some factors that I’m sure will play heavily in determining the occupant of the Oval Office for the next four years. … > Read More

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Only in Canada, you say? Adventures with the Trudeaus

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Gerry Warner

Perceptions by Gerry Warner So Justin Trudeau has decided to take the plunge! Hold on to your seats Canada. This could be an interesting ride. And it’s going to be particularly interesting to me, because thanks to a few quirks … > Read More

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Social media ‘journalism’ poor substitute for real thing

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Gerry Warner

Perceptions by Gerry Warner Just back from the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention Friday and all I can say is I despair for the future of print on paper journalism if the UBCM’s panel on ‘Social Media and Local … > Read More

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The NHL lockout, money, greed and the root of all evil

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Gerry Warner

Perceptions by Gerry Warner October is almost upon us and – OMG – it looks like another October without NHL hockey – hooray! It may even be another winter (and spring) without NHL hockey. Double hooray!! Personally this 50-year hockey … > Read More

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Dead peasants insurance – a new low for civilization

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Gerry Warner

Perceptions by Gerry Warner Just when you think you’ve heard it all and you couldn’t possibly be surprised or appalled anymore, something comes along that knocks you screaming to your knees – ‘dead peasants insurance.’ Let me explain, and for … > Read More

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Another year of education warfare or will we finally do better for our kids?

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Gerry Warner

Perceptions by Gerry Warner Yes, Virginia, it’s that time of the year again when school bells ring and we’re all glad to see our precious children back in school and their eager minds ready for another year of learning.  But, … > Read More

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