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Make road maintenance a priority

Make road maintenance a priority

I am just curious as to why the city would raise our taxes, but then cut the snow removal budget? It is not like they are out there doing a proper job to begin with.
Let the Greens in

Let the Greens in

A couple of years ago I was on one of my editorial green rants - probably in support of Gordon Campbell's carbon tax - when one of the news-room wags sent me an e-mail asking if I was being held captive in David Suzuki's basement.
Beware of dangers, cyclists

Beware of dangers, cyclists

Cyclists on Blackwater Road: Last Saturday a pack of cyclists were travelling on Blackwater Road heading back to town some three abreast, oblivious to the danger that this posed to themselves and motorists.
Earth hour a feel-good excercise

Earth hour a feel-good excercise

Once again it's time for the annual Earth hour demonstration when millions turn out their lights for one hour.
Logging trucks need different route

Logging trucks need different route

I would like to know why empty logging truck drivers feel that they have the right to run up and down Buckhorn Lake Road when they have a logging road, the Willow Cale, to run on.
Few disagree that polygamy can cause harm

Few disagree that polygamy can cause harm

But B.C. and Canada disagree on how the law should be interpreted
Prince George announced as part of the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay.

Prince George announced as part of the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay.

Twenty five years after his Man In Motion World Tour, and in preparation for his 25th anniversary relay which will re-create the Canadian-portion of his original tour, Rick Hansen is looking for residents of Prince George to help cover the 12,000 kil
Amen to clergy comment

Amen to clergy comment

I think the article Cal wrote on disasters and God's punishment in clergy comment is one that everyone should read. In this article Cal gives us good understanding of how great works are done, making room for a miracle amid a negative situation.
Business support comes a little late

Business support comes a little late

Just read an old paper while visiting Prince George. A recent Citizen news item says the Prince George Chamber of Commerce supports the recent increase of the minimum wage.
Minimum wage boost puts families first

Minimum wage boost puts families first

Your March 29 editorial (Minimum Thinking) contained a number of incorrect facts about the recently announced increase to the B.C. minimum wage. Of the 41,000 minimum wage earners in B.C.