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Todd Whitcombe: Big problems ahead for new mayor, city council

Todd Whitcombe: Big problems ahead for new mayor, city council

Statistics Canada estimates suggest the number of unsheltered people in Prince George is only slightly above the national average, but we are one of the highest municipalities on a per capita in basis in B.C., according to the provincial government.
Rob Shaw: We overplayed the COVID cruise crisis

Rob Shaw: We overplayed the COVID cruise crisis

The numbers show B.C. cruise sector activity was not irrecoverably harmed by COVID.
BC NDP leadership change promises to redraw province’s political landscape

BC NDP leadership change promises to redraw province’s political landscape

Research Co. and Glacier Media polled British Columbians on their support for various parties, leaders and outcomes
Rob Shaw: Voters want action – that should concern the BC NDP

Rob Shaw: Voters want action – that should concern the BC NDP

Saturday’s municipal election results offer two key takeaways for provincial politicians
Les Leyne: So you're thinking of moving to Alberta ...

Les Leyne: So you're thinking of moving to Alberta ...

Answers to your frequently asked questions about the land of “312 days of sunshine a year,” cheaper houses, zero sales tax and six premiers in 11 years
Opinion: B.C. government should cut gas taxes to help affordability

Opinion: B.C. government should cut gas taxes to help affordability

B.C. has the highest carbon taxes in North America, but between 2007 and 2019, we saw an increase in emissions from 65.5 to 67.9 metric tonnes of carbon equivalent.
Letter to the editor: Trades not getting education attention they deserve

Letter to the editor: Trades not getting education attention they deserve

To go into what has happened to trades in B.C. would require more than a letter but it isn't good.
Letter to the editor: Fetterly will be missed

Letter to the editor: Fetterly will be missed

He was a guy who did not care about being politically correct and was an honest man and hid nothing.
Editorial: Prince George voters have spoken

Editorial: Prince George voters have spoken

The first task, however, will be to form working relationships with a group of experienced incumbents and the three new faces at the table. He can’t expect too much to change, considering five of the councillors are incumbents.
Letter to the editor: Willingness to serve more important than past indiscretions

Letter to the editor: Willingness to serve more important than past indiscretions

He did not cheat, steal, lie or deceive. He was not guilty of sexual indiscretions, racially discriminating remarks or lewd behaviour. He was only guilty of being tardy in paying his bills.