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The true meaning of forgiveness

The true meaning of forgiveness

During the 2015 trial of former SS guard Oskar Groening, the “Accountant of Auschwitz," Holocaust survivor Eva Kor forgave the man she was testifying against. The response to Kor’s statement was extremely varied.
DNA helps map human history

DNA helps map human history

Last week, we were talking about DNA analysis and barcoding. It has certainly moved the science of taxonomy forward by leaps and bounds. We now identify species on a molecular basis. But that is not all DNA analysis can do.
Is a degree really that valuable?

Is a degree really that valuable?

Typically, there is a correlation between unemployment and registration in colleges and universities.
Remember the past

Remember the past

In the July 2 issue of the Prince George Citizen, Neil Godbout’s editorial (The problem with Gladstone Drive) caught my attention. So did Jerry Chidiac’s column (Democracy dies when citizens go silent). I am, therefore, speaking up.
Communists everywhere

Communists everywhere

How good it was of Tom Moore to reveal to all that Citizen editor Neil Godbout is a communist. Who could have known? And we good citizens thought you were a neutral purveyor of community news...
Minerva thanks

Minerva thanks

Minerva BC would like to thank the community of Prince George for supporting our Learning to Lead program for Grade 11 girls.
Jobs for kids

Jobs for kids

Earlier this year, Gerry Chidiac stated his reasons for being in support of the hereditary chiefs blockading Coast GasLink from constructing a pipeline across their traditional territory.
Help Mackenzie

Help Mackenzie

To the residents of Mackenzie, I support you all during this difficult time. For the life of me, I don't understand why the provincial government has not presented a real plan and action to help the residents of Mackenzie.
Tears and apologies are not enough

Tears and apologies are not enough

On June 30, the 60 th anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo, King Philippe of Belgium expressed regret for the “acts of violence and cruelty” committed by his ancestor King Leopold II.
Meet the tireless Sylvia Cooney

Meet the tireless Sylvia Cooney

Longtime Prince George volunteer Sylvia (nee Allen) Cooney is turning 93 this month. Sylvia has lived in Prince George for 60 years and during that time she has given back to her community many times over. Sylvia Allen was born in Edmonton in 1927.