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Sweet dreams are made of this

Sweet dreams are made of this

Christmas and New Year’s are often the times many people “catch up” on their sleep. But there is a stereotype in the modern world that sleep is a sign of weakness, laziness and advancing age. Both statements are wrong.
The beautiful stream of local music

The beautiful stream of local music

Two colleagues were talking about CDs the other day. I haven’t bought one of those in many years.
Much rightful work ahead

Much rightful work ahead

The year 2020 has been like none other. Not only has the world been impacted by a devastating global pandemic, we have finally begun to honestly recon with the negative impact of colonialism.
Adapting brought benefits in 2020

Adapting brought benefits in 2020

Let’s hope COVID-19 put an end to two stupid stereotypes. First, governments can move quickly and change direction overnight when sufficiently motivated.
Name your year and take control

Name your year and take control

It was icy and the pickup truck on the road in front of me started sliding out of control as it rounded a corner on our way back from the ski hill the other day.
The mind-boggling size of space

The mind-boggling size of space

“Space is big. You just won’t believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it’s long way down the road to the chemist’s, but that’s just peanuts to space.” So wrote Douglas Adams in A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
Postal problems

Postal problems

I am writing regarding the delivery policy of Canada Post. I am 71 years old and I have been self-isolating since Feb 2020. I am a caregiver 24-7 and was unable to take anytime off for respite due to COVID-19.
Tourism sector hopes for better 2021

Tourism sector hopes for better 2021

There is no sugar coating the fact that 2020 has been an incredibly difficult year for businesses that are the lifeblood of our tourism industry.
Fix downtown

Fix downtown

I would like to commend Mike Maslen for his letter in the Citizen. He wrote what a lot of people think about but do not have the courage to write about. The city’s bureaucracy, bloated salaries, and people using Prince George as a stepping stone.
We need our Y more than ever

We need our Y more than ever

For over 50 years, the YMCA of Northern BC has been a cornerstone to our community through child care services, camps, community health services, employment services, recreation, and health and fitness.
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