Opinion

Over the last few months, the political spotlight has been focused on northern British Columbia, as candidates in the BC Liberal leadership race have attempted to curry favour with northern party members and constituents.

Boy, people sure missed something historic at the meeting of the College of New Caledonia's board on March 25. The board turned down the college administration's recommendation to raise student tuition and other fees.

This is an appeal to the City of Prince George for some more garbage cans and more frequent pick ups, particularly if one could be added between the two entrances or exits of Moriarty and also one between Moriarty and Trent.

I found it interesting and disturbing that both your editorial and your major opinion piece in today's Citizen addressed the coming election as a matter of the budget.

Mr. Kluge's March 19 letter criticizing the school children's march over the "Harper Government" directive doesn't make it clear what left wing means.

I just wanted to bring to mind an issue that needs to be dealt with and it is especially imperative now as our baby boomers all head into retirement age.

Thank you to the CWL (Catholic Women's League) for sponsoring the excellent March Senior Tea at the Civic Centre. What a lovely event for Seniors to get out and enjoy entertainment and fellowship with others.

Who came up with the idea of a "last drink" defence ["Drunk driving rap missed closing time, says Judge", March 23]? I'm sure I'm not the only reader who was stunned and knocked (almost) speechless by this ridiculous concept.

I read with interest the letter by Terry Espejo titled "Back to the Basic of Learning." His letter addresses the move in this district to reform the delivery of Math 8 in area high schools with the goal of improving student achievement.

While newly minted Premier Christy Clark was busy patting herself on the back over last week's announcement of an increase in the minimum wage, the news is not welcome for many.