Why I voted for Terry Beech
A few weeks ago I went to the Elections Canada office at Brentwood Town Centre to update my voter information. When our business was finished the poll clerk invited me to cast my vote there if I so de...
Author: Nathaniel Christopher
I am a resident of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, who has been blogging here for nearly 25 years. I enjoy sharing my thoughts and feelings on my own online platform. From 1998 until 2017, I worked as a journalist, and I have posted most of my articles in the 'News' section of this website.
My 2018 Christmas newsletter and card
Here is the 2018 edition of my Christmas newsletter: 2018 has been a productive and all-around wonderful year and I look forward to further growth in 2019. Here’s my Christmas card:
I graduated from Douglas College
On June 12, 2018 I graduated from Douglas College with a certificate in office administration, legal. It was, without a doubt, the most dignified and beautiful graduation ceremony that I have ever tak...
One year since jaw surgery
On Jan 16, 2017 I got corrective jaw surgery at UBC Hospital, my first-ever surgical procedure. One year on I’m doing better than ever. The surgery was successful, my recovery was brisk and my j...
My 2017 Christmas newsletter and card
Greetings from Nanaimo! I’m enjoying a very nice Christmas in my hometown of Nanaimo, Vancouver Island. It’s always great to reconnect with old friends and relatives. Anyways, here’s...
I got yet another handwritten card from Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall
Today my mailman buzzed my door and said, “delivery for Nathaniel Christopher from Her Majesty!” This was a reasonable guess as the envelope was post-marked “Buckingham Palace”...
I voted in a mall (again)
Today I voted for my candidate of choice in the 41st British Columbia general election… at the mall! The election takes place on May 9 but a lot of people choose to cast their ballot in advance ...
Charge dropped against UBC Pride flag burner
The woman accused of burning a Pride flag at the University of British Columbia last year won’t be going to trial after all. Brooklyn Marie Fink was scheduled to stand trial for mischief in March 2017...
My 2016 Christmas newsletter
GREETINGS FROM NANAIMO! I like to send out a Christmas card and newsletter every year and 2016 was no exception. I miss the days of print media so I welcome any and every opportunity to produce a prin...
Vancouver Pride cuts some events to focus on core, AGM hears
Vancouver Pride Society board members say they’ve been able to step back from running events on a day-to-day basis thanks to the hire of two new managers earlier this year. “I’m really happy to be abl...