Opinion

Here we go again, more water and sewer hikes. I thought we had three years of hikes under the old mayor for all the same reasons. I never heard once Mayor Green saying anything about hikes, only 10 per cent reductions in all departments.

I would like to thank the teachers for doing a great job during these negotiations with the Province. Where my son goes to school there is really no way you can tell there is job action going on.

Further to your article of December 7, 2011 entitled "First Nations asks UN to check if Ottawa meets legal obligations". Since becoming government the Harper administration has provided 90 million dollars in funding to the Attawapiskat community.

Last night I went to my first and last Timberwolves basketball game up at UNBC. There were about 10 natives banging on their drums for the entire game, what a racket.

Prince George has been hit with a wave of indecent exposure this year. RCMP believe two or more Caucasian men have been exposing themselves to women and children as young as 10 years old.

My daughters and I had the pleasure of attending Songs & Stories at the public library. There was an informal woodwind performance from PGSO along with a dancer. The choice of the story was perfect with live music and dance.

Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad has introduced Bill M210 - 2011 Workers' Dues Transparency and Rights Act to the legislature. This bill is a back-door prohibition on labour unions using dues to donate to political parties.

If you have read this weekly column for any length of time, you have likely realized the importance of letting a particular religion speak for itself.

This is not only the season to be jolly, but if you're a political wonk it's a feast of plenty. South of the border we're seeing the spectacle of the Republican presidential nomination race unfold as only it can in the U.S.

This week's column is written by Chef Tony Rechsteiner, who has been a chef for 39 years. Originally from Australia, he is a Certified Chef de Cuisine (C.C.C.) and instructor in CNC's Professional Cook Program.