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Debating education reform

Debating education reform

Re: Nathan Giede column, April 2 Citizen. 1- De-summerize. Finding enough time for 2 working parents to coordinate holidays with their kids and employers is hard enough as many employers limit summer holiday requests to a maximum of 2 weeks.
Lilly one of P.G.'s quiet heroes

Lilly one of P.G.'s quiet heroes

We must thank our quiet heroes. Today I give thanks to the family of late Larry Lilly of Prince George. Larry, although quiet, was a hero to many of us in Prince George. He was an excellent musician (steel guitar), and a man of few words.
Literacy cuts a mistake

Literacy cuts a mistake

I was surprised and very upset to read the article concerning funding cuts by the Ministry of Education for literacy programs in Prince George.
Simpler than it seems

Simpler than it seems

Too many watchers of federal politics are reading too much into the results of Monday's provincial election in Quebec.
An introduction to senior centres

An introduction to senior centres

I have been singing the praises of senior centres here in Prince George for well over a year. This week I will introduce you to each of the five senior centres.
Amending Bill 24 bad for all British Columbians

Amending Bill 24 bad for all British Columbians

I am writing to express my deep concerns about the proposed amendments (Bill 24) to the Agricultural Land Commission Act and the negative impacts these changes will have on the provincial agricultural land base, our farmers, and the future of our pro
From wood waste to valuable energy

From wood waste to valuable energy

It was not long ago that northern BC was dotted with hundreds of beehive burners. Colocated with sawmills, beehive burners simply burned off excess waste wood that was a byproduct of manufactured lumber.
Stealing the spotlight

Stealing the spotlight

Chris Hadfield may have been the star of the show Saturday night but he wasn't the brightest star to take the stage.
Song of the Day

Song of the Day

Swedish DJ Tim Bergling, who performs under the name Avicci, is known for blending electronica with traditional music forms with hits like Wake Me Up.
Parsing the PST

Parsing the PST

Last week, the Citizen carried a guest column by Jock Finlayson reflecting on the PST one year later. Mr. Finlayson is the executive vice president and chief policy officer for the Business Council of British Columbia.