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B.C. party leaders on the move

B.C. party leaders on the move

Bruce Strachan Right Side Up Recent events on the provincial political scene show the B.C. electorate has its politicians right where it wants them: worried and on the move.
Comics need some freshening up in the Citizen

Comics need some freshening up in the Citizen

Starting Monday, The Citizen will be making changes to our comics pages. Some will be staying and some will be leaving.
Crime rate doesn’t reflect the real P.G.

Crime rate doesn’t reflect the real P.G.

This morning, listening to CBC radio from Kelowna, I heard that Prince George had the highest crime rate in the country. Kelowna came in eighth, but the commentator excused their high rate because of the extra summer visitors.
Cougars’ fans should relent

Cougars’ fans should relent

I am an original P.G. Cougars season ticket holder and have continued to support the team throughout the 16 years it has been in Prince George.
SPCA deserves pat on back

SPCA deserves pat on back

Thank you SPCA for taking in the beautiful black cat that turned up in our neighbourhood and made his home on our lawn chair. We couldn’t keep him. You took him in, gave him his vaccinations, and found him a home. You set our minds at ease.
Cabinet shuffle desperation move

Cabinet shuffle desperation move

Vaughn Palmer In Victoria Premier Gordon Campbell needed almost 100 words Monday to summarize the rationale behind his latest cabinet shuffle. I can do it in four: "When in doubt, reorganize.
There’s no real ‘cure’ for cancer

There’s no real ‘cure’ for cancer

When will we have a cure for cancer? Having recently worked in a cancer research lab, this question always makes me cringe.
Try peach pie with icewine, or scotch

Try peach pie with icewine, or scotch

Pairings Doug Jamieson From my perspective, the main objective of a sommelier is to provide interesting and useful information about wine, spirits and beer to those who seek it. My goal for these articles is to focus on the B.C.
Writer wants response on MS procedure

Writer wants response on MS procedure

Good day, Doctor Zamboni! I have the misfortune of being afflicted with MS and living in a country that seems to be of the opinion if you ignore a problem it will go away.
The gravy train has screeched to a halt

The gravy train has screeched to a halt

I have been giving to charities all of my adult life, without question, until lately.