Opinion

This week the Citizen talked in the middle of the newsroom for the first time.

I would like to thank all of the individuals who came out to support the protest that was held on Friday night in response to the recent proposed cuts to education and the impending closure of 14 schools in our district.

An open letter to our MLAs and the Minister of Education Mr. Campbell claims to have five major goals and the first one is for B.C. to become the best-educated, most-literate jurisdiction in North America.

To the City of Prince George, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.

With the recent endorsement of the Aboriginal Choice School by the board of Trustees, I feel compelled to provide insight into what is currently happening at Carney Hill community school.

In a recent article, Todd Whitcombe questioned whether the HST is good public policy, suggested that the HST is a new tax, and generally left me with the impression that it is a step backwards for the people of B.C. Of course, taxes are unpopular.

As I watch and witness all the latest hype around the Olympics I find it hard to comprehend such waste considering the economic plight our province is in.

I can't help myself, I've got to throw my hat into the rings. I read an article about a parent who was feeling lucky so she left her baby in the car while she went in and gambled at the casino. This reminds me of our government.

The revitalization of the downtown center is going into its 30th year with not much success.

I did not participate in any of the 'hoopla' surrounding having the Olympic torch run through Prince George; however, I did look out my window when I heard the thunder of the exploding fireworks overhead.