Opinion

I am not concerned with the construction of a plastic plant in the bowl area – I am furious! We are in the age of plastic reduction and shouldn't even be considering such a plant.

There is a statistic that says most people only spend four minutes each week thinking about politics. If that describes you, I will be quick: the City of Prince George is spending $32 million on a project approved for $12 million.

While most agree that those who physically attacked the U.S. Capitol buildings on January 6 should be arrested and charged for their crimes, some say the politicians who may have been behind the attack should not even be investigated.

Red tape and I don’t get along very well at all. And it’s not good for my city, my region, my province or the country as a whole. Our region and province are very dependent on resources, whether it be agriculture or forestry or mining.

Inclusiveness and diversity are popular and trendy words in this day and age. Many institutions of our provincial government have made declarations against hate, with proclamations and statements of inclusivity and diversity.

In having a conversation with a coworker at work tonight, he said that the property tax bill he is paying for his 3800 square foot $900,000 home in Coquitlam with utilities in is $6,000 and that is so expensive.

Let’s face it, many of us feel crunched for time. We have a variety of activities and tasks that seem to need our attention on a regular basis.

It seems even when the City of Prince George asks for the views of residents, some city councillors still won’t listen to the response if it doesn’t suit what they want to do. In the fall, the city conducted a budget consultation survey.

Lame excuse, Lyn. As I read the article about the online press conference, I shook my head at the lame excuse Mayor Hall says that he was not kept informed.

The revelation of a near tripling of the cost of the Park House and underground parking project has brought much criticism from the public. The mayor, some councilors and some senior administrators have been found lacking.