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Fear not - inflation targetting 101

Fear not - inflation targetting 101

I have prepared this letter in response to Roy Olsen's letter of March 9 "The link between gas and interest." Inflation (cost of living) - control targetting has been a cornerstone of monetary policy in Canada since its introduction in 1991.
What's going on at Baldy Hughes?

What's going on at Baldy Hughes?

I think Prince George residents should be asking a lot more questions about the Baldy Hughes treatment center. The sudden departure of Mr. Smith has not been explained very well.
The last straw

The last straw

I have thought many times about writing to the editor of our local paper regarding city council's actions and/or inactions on various issues. But when I read the "Games Tax OK'd" headline in March 1 Citizen, that was the last straw. All P.G.
Save Baldy Hughes

Save Baldy Hughes

Something is very wrong at Baldy Hughes Addiction Treatment Centre and Therapeutic Community.
Roundabouts drives us round the bend

Roundabouts drives us round the bend

The measure of the value of roundabouts is how it handles peak traffic.
Don't block me in

Don't block me in

To the snow plowing crews in PG. Where are we suppose to put the snow from our driveways? The banks are way too high to shovel onto,our driveways are half the size as they usually are,just where would you like us to put the snow? My son lives off N.
Just scratching the surface of crime

Just scratching the surface of crime

Last week's press conference with the RCMP and Mayor Rogers, held to release the latest crime stats for Prince George, at times resembled the Black Knight sketch from Monty Python's The Holy Grail.
Equality is the cornerstone of what it means to be Canadian

Equality is the cornerstone of what it means to be Canadian

Tuesday marked the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. The anniversary was celebrated in over 100 countries. The day itself has strong socialist origins.
CFLs the wrong way to go

CFLs the wrong way to go

Should provincial and federal governments be banning Incandescent light bulbs? Are CFLs really green? On the surface, yes, because they use less power and last longer. But there are a number of drawbacks.
Back to the basic of learning

Back to the basic of learning

Various Prince George schools have initiated discussions on reforming the delivery of Math 8 education by expanding the amount of time students spend doing math.