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Leveraging resources means bridging age-old chasm

Leveraging resources means bridging age-old chasm

Over the past two days, the BC Natural Resource Forum and Economic Summit introduced audiences to innovative and downright jaw-dropping economic possibilities for a renewed resource-based economy in the north.
Former P.G. resident stunned to land on on non-fiction prize list

Former P.G. resident stunned to land on on non-fiction prize list

A former Prince George resident is on the shortlist for one of Canada's most prestigious book awards. George Sipos knows the literary industry from all angles, as the longtime proprietor of Mosquito Books in B.C.
More opposition to dim idea

More opposition to dim idea

Jan. 3, 2011, was the day the people of B.C. lost their right to make a choice, the choice as to how they will illuminate their home. A simple choice, but a choice nevertheless and a right denied them. Henceforth the people of B.C.
Stoneboat 2009 - Chorus pairs well with morel soup

Stoneboat 2009 - Chorus pairs well with morel soup

Doug Jamieson Pairings Hello everyone and Happy New Year. I am back after a brief hiatus to bring you more great B.C. wine pairings for your enjoyment.
Breaking the mold

Breaking the mold

It's that time of year again. The FSA (foundation skills assessment) test has once again reared its ugly head in our Grade 4 and Grade 7 classrooms.
Criminals win when backs are turned

Criminals win when backs are turned

Over the past couple of years the gang activity and gang related violence has come to dominate the headlines of The Citizen and other papers across the province and Canada.
Casinos hit by money launderers

Casinos hit by money launderers

Paul Willcocks In Victoria Criminals love casinos. They're great places for loan sharking and passing counterfeit money. And even more important for the serious crooks, casinos are the easiest place to launder money.
Make student parking free

Make student parking free

Who was the vindictive SOB, with no sense of decency for humankind, who was walking through a parking lot and thought "How can I make money off of this?" Whoever it was has changed the face of public parking forever by forcing good citizens to shell
Pool reopening delayed

Pool reopening delayed

Swimmers were expecting the Four Seasons Leisure Pool to re-open on Monday, but a slight delay has happened. According to Lana Keim, the city's aquatic division manager, it will not be back in service until Wednesday, Jan.
Reader not happy with new comics

Reader not happy with new comics

When I read the letter to the editor today regarding changes that were made in The Citizen it reminded me that I had meant to express my opinion as well and decided now was the time.