Opinion

Citizen poll results: Do you believe the decriminalization of drugs has led to an increase in violent crime?

Prince George Citizen polled 902 Prince George Citizen readers and asked the question: Do you believe the decriminalization of drugs has led to an increase in violent crime? The poll ran from January 26 to February 4.

Feb 5, 2024 2:28 AM Read more >

Citizen poll results: Which grocery store gets the majority of your food shopping business?

The poll ran from January 23 to Feb. 3. Of the 1,121 votes, we can determine that 565 are from within the community. The full results are as follows:

Feb 4, 2024 5:32 AM Read more >

Opinion: Fossil fuels hysteria not based in reality

Cities depend on fossil fuels and use them every day, yet some B.C. city councils want to sue fossil fuel companies for producing a product that they cannot function without.

Feb 4, 2024 4:30 AM Read more >

Trevor Hancock: Fossil-fuel industry doubling down, pushing for growth

In the U.S., the Biden administration approved nearly 10,000 oil and gas drilling permits on public lands in its first three years, while Donald Trump is moronically pledging to “drill baby, drill”

Feb 4, 2024 3:57 AM Read more >

Geoff Johnson: Back-to-basics push about politics and the past, not the future

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce thinks Ontario’s teaching of reading needs smartening up, even though Ontario ranked second overall in reading internationally and nationally

Feb 4, 2024 12:57 AM Read more >

Opinion: Good luck finding help against discrimination

Neither of the MLAs could help, and the MPs office replied with a comment that they did not deal with discrimination; yes, they said that!

Feb 3, 2024 4:30 AM Read more >

Citizen poll results: Do you support the B.C. government's plan to restrict cellphones in schools?

The poll ran from January 26 to February 2. Of the 848 votes, we can determine that 430 are from within the community.

Feb 3, 2024 2:30 AM Read more >

Opinion: NDP gas ban plan ignores history

We know from history of the many deaths that happen when the power is knocked out for extended periods.

Feb 2, 2024 4:30 AM Read more >

Citizen poll results: Do you support the BC government's plan to ban new standalone gas heating appliances by 2030?

The poll ran from January 25 to February 1. Of the 945 votes, we can determine that 455 are from within the community.

Feb 2, 2024 3:30 AM Read more >

Editorial: The top priority must be the safety of children

Whatever the cost, the safety of these vulnerable children must come first.

Feb 2, 2024 12:27 AM Read more >