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Debate timing disrespectful to religious

Debate timing disrespectful to religious

I was sure sorry to hear of the All Candidates Forum on April 18 at CNC in Prince George. Many calendars published in our part of the world clearly show that this is the eve of Passover.
Police have lost control

Police have lost control

I used to like the police. After that shooting of the young man in Houston. The shooting of the man in the back in Vanderhoof. The man kicked in the teeth in Kelowna. The native man that froze to death sic feet away from where the RCMP left him off.
Be clear on native issues

Be clear on native issues

For most of my life I have believed that Canada is a multicultural society. Different groups and tribes forming a society that is democratic. The majority rule but minority rights are protected. We all must abide by the same rule and laws.
Neither blind nor stupid

Neither blind nor stupid

In the "when you find yourself digging yourself into a hole, throw away the shovel" category, last Wednesday in the Free Press, Bill Phillips printed the following: "Conservative candidate Dick Harris says the party is simply echoing the concerns of
Teachers court win a big challenge for Clark

Teachers court win a big challenge for Clark

Teachers court win a big challenge for Clark By Paul Willcocks VICTORIA - The teachers' union big win in court this week has created big headaches for Christy Clark.
Corn gluten works to control weeds

Corn gluten works to control weeds

It was quite by accident Iowa State University found that corn gluten can be used as a natural herbicide. It is completely organic, and is non-toxic to animals, making it an environmental option in weed control for the lawn or garden.
Harris misses the boat, but not the boat to China

Harris misses the boat, but not the boat to China

Re: PG Citizen article, "Wood-first policy a win says NDP candidate" dated April 14th, 2011. Dear Mr.
Show your bias

Show your bias

The Canadian Press account of the French language debate ("French Language Debate Shows Gallic Flair," April 14) included what seems to be a complimentary interpretation of Stephen Harper's interjection on the very serious matter of Quebec sovereignt
Withhold judgment on Tasering incident

Withhold judgment on Tasering incident

This has been a sad situation in our city and many comments have been made with very little being known. The one thing that I felt I needed to comment on was that now the aboriginal community is up in arms, and possible rightly so.
Give us some answers

Give us some answers

In following the daily investigation by the Vancouver City Police on the tasering of an 11-year-old boy and some of the comments being made, I think it's important to recognize the incident prior to this boy being Tasered.