Opinion

On May 9, 1977, a report called Northern Frontier, Northern Homeland by B.C. judge Thomas Berger was released by the Trudeau government in Ottawa.

Eric Allen is confident there won't be a repeat of the ice-clogged, flood-soaked winter four years ago.

More often than not, good ideas come sizzling along when you're looking for something else. Last week - while looking for something else - I came across a letter to the editor (Citizen, May 2) by Mark Clements.

I am somewhat surprised at Venis's blathering from the bully pulpit in regards to the River Road dike and democracy in general. He seems to have an opinion on every subject, but most of them have not been researched.

Over the next few days and definitely by the weekend, the sound that says summer will be heard across Prince George. It's not the sound of birds chirping. It's not the sound of mosquitoes buzzing. Nope. It's the roar of the lawnmower.

On April 25, the federal government tabled legislation, Bill S-10, that will make Canada complicit in the use of cluster bombs.

Russia's recent threat of a pre-emptive strike against missile defence systems in West Europe came as a complete surprise but should be taken seriously because this situation has happened before.

British Columbia's wood products manufacturers have come together in an unprecedented collaboration to advance research and best practices in improving mill safety in response to the devastating explosions at Babine Forest Products and Lakeland Mills

News item: Federal Environment Minister Peter Kent accuses unnamed Canadian charities of "laundering" foreign money Two thoughts: A) Peter Kent is to the environment portfolio what Tiger Woods is to marriage counselling.

Pot is as widespread across Prince George as trees in Forests for the World. If level of use is any indication, it's fair to say that local residents love their bud and we're not talking about the king of beers.