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An eavesdropper's paradise

An eavesdropper's paradise

Jack Knox Slightly Skewed In hindsight, I shouldn?t have sat near the pay phones. Of course, by ?near? I mean the length of a football field, which is how far the guy?s voice carried as he shouted into the mouthpiece. We were aboard the B.C.
Properly built dams provide power without pollution

Properly built dams provide power without pollution

In support of Site C. I keep seeing hundreds of people opposing the Site C dam project, and I think they're wrong to oppose this initiative. I've paddled many parts of the Columbia River, in both Canada and the U.S., and it truly is a marvel.
New economic realities

New economic realities

Bruce Whitestone Canada's Business What is happening all over is factories are closing, and their jobs are disappearing.
City firefighters a big hit with toddler

City firefighters a big hit with toddler

A word on our city's firefighters. My son and I were approaching the Civic Centre on Saturday, to visit the Mennonite Fall Fair. As we neared, we heard the fire alarms and saw people gathering outside.
How will Enbridge benefit B.C. residents?

How will Enbridge benefit B.C. residents?

Regarding The Citizen's (online) question of the week. Do you think the economic benefits of the proposed $5.5 billion Enbridge pipeline would outweigh the environmental risks? How much of this money do you think will be spent in B.C.
Olson money could go for good

Olson money could go for good

In a recent story from the Canadian Press, it appears that convicted murderer Clifford Olson is offering to turn over his pension cheques as donations to the Conservative's next election campaign.
I spy with my little ‘i,’ a difficult language

I spy with my little ‘i,’ a difficult language

No wonder English is such a difficult language to understand. If you don't agree, ponder these examples. The bandage was wound around the wound. The farm was used to produce produce. The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.
The prose of the prostitute

The prose of the prostitute

With summer's end we can now fully appreciate the bounty all around us.
Stranger’s kindness a blessing

Stranger’s kindness a blessing

I am writing to thank the very nice people at Noah's Ark that paid for my grandchildren and I to enter on Saturday, Sept. 18.
Owner forced to sell property

Owner forced to sell property

The "Pack-rat Palace" on Fisk Ave. is finally for sale. The owner, myself, needs the money to take legal action against the City of Prince George. They have cost me my job, and now, my home of 26 years.