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Failed the sniff test

Failed the sniff test

I'm very concerned when capitalists like Norm Streau are allowed to print falsehoods such as his article in the June 15 Citizen. He blames the B.C. New Democrats for the downturn in housing prices.
Ideal Protein typical fad diet

Ideal Protein typical fad diet

While January used to be the time of year when fad diets were at their peak, it doesn't seem as if there's a season for them anymore.
Stand up, Canada

Stand up, Canada

I would urge all of us to adopt that habit of our southern neighbours of the art of bragging. Go figure - the Raptors are the NBA champions, three out of the five starters for the NHL champion St.
Inaction on fire hazard worrisome

Inaction on fire hazard worrisome

With all the talk about fire mitigation, it seems the city is unwilling to follow the plan. I live in South Fort George and have for 29 years. There has been a vacant lot across the road from my house, for at least that long.
People, not plastics, are the problem

People, not plastics, are the problem

Are polymeric substances in our oceans an issue? Yes. Is the pollution on land arising from the so-called plastics a problem? No question. Should we ban them? Ummmmm....
The net the kids prefer

The net the kids prefer

Much has been made about the fact that the Toronto Raptors won the first major league championship for a Canadian team since the Toronto Blue Jays won their second World Series in 1993 and the Montreal Canadiens won the last Stanley Cup for a Canadia
D-Day prayers answered

D-Day prayers answered

As my clergy comment appears in the Prince George Citizen, it is Saturday, June 15, 2019, and if you listened to News Reports leading up to June 6, you would have heard the details of the 75th anniversary celebrations for D-Day.
Make church strange again

Make church strange again

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.
Rustads built good life in P.G.

Rustads built good life in P.G.

Kirk Rustad recently introduced me to his parents Laurie (Lawrence) and Molly (Mary) Rustad and shared the fact that his parents had just celebrated 66 years of a good marriage.
Tear down the walls

Tear down the walls

The most significant global event of my lifetime has been the fall of the Berlin Wall. As a teacher, I often bring up this event. It not only changed the geopolitical climate we are living in but it also demonstrated the power of the human spirit.