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More of us are shopping in the U.S.

More of us are shopping in the U.S.

Economists think the HST is the greatest thing since mom's apple pie. I have a different opinion. I call it "help the south tax." There has been a sharp increase to the U.S.
Cheers for volunteers

Cheers for volunteers

During National Volunteer Week, which ends Saturday, the Canadian Cancer Society encourages Canadians to celebrate the volunteers in their community.
Something smells

Something smells

The residents of Red Rock/Stoner area are being told that a biosolids storage area on Patterson Road East is a good thing for the environment.
Gap in health care unfilled

Gap in health care unfilled

I read in the news how much effort the minister of health is putting into increasing access to health care for British Columbians.
Vandals smashed windshield

Vandals smashed windshield

I sit here pondering a scary occurrence to me yesterday, not wanting to tar all preteen or early teen boys with the same brush. I wonder, do parents sit down at the Sunday night dinner table and ask their children what they were up to on their day.
Handwriting on wall for Campbell Liberals

Handwriting on wall for Campbell Liberals

Vaughn Palmer's column in the April 9 Citizen makes some interesting points, however for those people who are opposed to the HST, his points are of little or novalue.
Turn down the heat, take the bus

Turn down the heat, take the bus

I am tired of seeing letters about the so-called myth of climate change. Maybe it is time for a new perspective. How about human health. Most of what we do that increases our carbon footprint also has other environmental impacts.
Fallout from P.G.’s bad air is alarming

Fallout from P.G.’s bad air is alarming

Speakers at the last PACHA meeting revealed that: a. Prince George has the highest cancer rate in the province (if not the country). b.
Just more sleight of hand

Just more sleight of hand

The minister of education's letter to The Citizen, "Minister Responds To Letter, to clarify issues was more sleight of hand, statistics tripe. If I can reiterate her data, in 14 years, i.e.
The times are changing

The times are changing

For every two people retiring there is only one person in the pipeline to replace them.