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Campbell the odd premier out

Campbell the odd premier out

When Premier Gordon Campbell skipped the final vote on the harmonized sales tax in the legislature this spring, he did so to attend the signing of an economic agreement with his counterparts from Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Thanks for nothing P.G.

Thanks for nothing P.G.

I have to say, I was very disappointed with the people of this city last week. As if my day didn't start off bad enough, someone tried to run me off of the road near the Tim Hortons in College Heights.
The meaning of ‘politician’

The meaning of ‘politician’

To our MLAs, My interest in things political has vanished over the past few years. The concept of being a "politician-representative of the people" has sadly, over the past decades, been replaced by "politician - representative of the party.
Kids want stolen bikes returned

Kids want stolen bikes returned

To whoever stole the bikes of my two little girls right out of our driveway on the night of June 12 we sincerely hope that you will consider returning them to their rightful owners.
Are voters ready for a coalition?

Are voters ready for a coalition?

Bruce Strachan Right Side Up To coalesce or not to coalesce, that is the question. And in the current Canadian political context it's presenting an intriguing discussion.
Disabled being ignored by selfish, busy people

Disabled being ignored by selfish, busy people

I am writing this letter as a concern for all the disabled people in this town. My boyfriend has an electric wheelchair, and does enjoy these warm sunny days. On June 13, he was crossing the four way stop on Spruce Street, heading towards 15th.
Left off the list, tsk, tsk

Left off the list, tsk, tsk

I was interested to see who would be appointed to the Citizen editorial advisory committee.
Vuvuzela buzz becoming bane of World Cup

Vuvuzela buzz becoming bane of World Cup

Nothing beats the feeling of being at a live sports event, especially one as big as the World Cup.
Walkin’ the dog

Walkin’ the dog

Yes Mr. Wyatt, Ginters is for everyone to enjoy. First of all, I would like to commend you on your use of words. It is obvious your thesaurus receives a workout. It is too bad you do not use it when you scold someone with second-rate expletives.
Hansen’s HST remarks blatant attempt to pull wool over our eyes

Hansen’s HST remarks blatant attempt to pull wool over our eyes

On June 11, The Citizen printed a letter from Finance Minister Colin Hansen claiming that it had made an error by saying that B.C. isn't following Ontario's lead in giving HST rebates to its citizens.