Opinion

Can the flap of a butterfly's wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas? Or rather, can a G20 meeting held in Toronto in June set off riots in France and Britain a few months later? Locally we read and hear news stories about protests at G20 meeting

I enjoyed the recent letter from the reader "who can actually feel the pollution burning my skin". It sounds to me like chronic paranoia.

According to statistics Canada, from 1996 to 2006, the Aboriginal population grew by 45 per cent, while the non-Aboriginal population grew by 8 per cent. The federal government disperses 8 billion a year to First Nations bands across Canada.

A new Clean Air Bylaw in Prince George gave tips to residences on how to reduce air pollution on a small scale.

"Turning and turning in the widening gyre, the falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart: the centre cannot hold;" Watching the contortions of Gordon Campbell and the Liberal party this week, one can't help but think of Irish poet W.B.

Another Snowjob from the city. No kidding. I feel like a fool. There I was Dan Rogers answering your stupid surveys, trying to help find a solution to saving the city some money on snow removal when all along you've mis-managed our city funds.

His radio-show portrayal of the premier violated the 'no surprises' rule

One should certainly complement The Citizen on their investigative reporting especially on what goes on a City Hall. Your reporting of their hiring, wage and staffing excesses seems to go unnoticed by the Mayor and city councillors.

If you are one of those individuals labouring under the mistaken belief that Canadian foreign policy is made in Ottawa, instead of Washington or Brussels (NATO HQ), last week's shameful announcement by Stephen Harper should convince you otherwise.

I recently read an article entitled Water supply won't dry up: Canadian scientist that raises awareness about Canada's excessive water use. Canada is one of the richest nations in the world when it comes to fresh water supply.