Opinion

Neil Godbout: COVID kicked working from home into overdrive

Like many people, COVID-19 has changed when and how I work.

Jul 16, 2022 4:19 AM Read more >

Neil Godbout: There are ways to fix downtown Prince George (but they all cost big money)

Many of the ideas out there are illegal and voters should be wary of any candidate running on a “vote for me and I’ll clean up downtown” platform.

Jul 15, 2022 4:27 AM Read more >

Opinion: Worried about high energy bills, some Canadians risk discomfort, illness and even death

Rising temperatures — and inflation — are increasing household energy bills. Many Canadians are struggling to meet their basic energy needs.

Jul 14, 2022 10:00 PM Read more >

Gerry Chidiac: Eleanor Roosevelt set the example for building a better world

The influence of Eleanor Roosevelt cannot be understated. She pushed forward programs that benefited ordinary people and may well have saved her country.

Jul 14, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >

Todd Whitcombe: A short story from the near future

How did this happen? And why is it the old, the young, and the poor who always seem to be the ones who suffered the bad decisions made by the few?

Jul 14, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >

Opinion: Canadians are relocating for jobs amid steep inflation and low unemployment

While it seems lucrative to move to cities that offer higher salaries and better quality of life, Canadians should consider some key factors before changing jobs.

Jul 13, 2022 10:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Ladies and gentlemen: Are you ready for Premier David Eby?

We aren’t quite entertaining yet the idea of Prime Minister Pierre Poilievre, but we need to accept the notion of Premier David Eby before long. He is on Coronation Street, BC NDP style.

Jul 13, 2022 8:30 AM Read more >

Letter to the editor: ‘We need to take our city back’

Prince George has become a dumping ground for all of the other communities that have chosen not to do their part.

Jul 13, 2022 6:04 AM Read more >

Opinion: For migrant farm workers, housing is not just a determinant of health, but a determinant of death

Poor housing put migrant workers at risk for COVID-19. A federal government consultation on national housing standards is a crucial opportunity to support migrant workers’ health, safety and dignity.

Jul 12, 2022 10:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Virtual reality can support and enhance outdoor environmental education

The use of virtual reality and augmented reality in environmental education is controversial, but there are clear benefits.

Jul 11, 2022 10:00 PM Read more >