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Stanley Park name change overdue

Stanley Park name change overdue

Three summers ago, Prince George city council voted to changed the name of Fort George Park to Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park. Now Vancouver is looking at doing the same with Stanley Park.
Make track accessible

Make track accessible

For about 20 years, me and my wife have been walking regularly at Masich Stadium. We have been patiently waiting for it to open up this year. Now we hear that it will finally open this next long weekend but only for a few hours in the morning.
To Russia with love

To Russia with love

Western governments, aided and abetted by the media in Europe and North America, have been demonizing Russia since 2014.
Racism rampant

Racism rampant

I was honoured to drum and sing in solidarity with Alicia, and family members at the one-year anniversary of Dale Culver's death in police custody near 10th Avenue and Highway 97.
In mourning for Toronto

In mourning for Toronto

After terror attacks, mass shootings, and devastating events, we in the chattering classes often write columns that are nearly all alike: an inspirational quote, thoughts and prayers, as well as exhortations of "hope triumphing over fear and grief.
Hurdles put up on new track

Hurdles put up on new track

For the last several months, a day hasn't gone by that a user of the Northern B.C. YMCA hasn't asked a staff person behind the desk if they've heard when Masich Place will reopen.
Fishing derby waste

Fishing derby waste

Thank you to Kathi Travers for Friday's "Let's Talk" and her further attempts to wake up P.G. residents to their bad habits with garbage that attracts bears which force conservation officers to set traps and destroy the animals.
Fix what you make

Fix what you make

As a consumer, at times I require maintenance for equipment I own. I am somewhat taken aback by the lack qualified technicians available. Small businesses need trades journeymen to employ in order to have successful businesses.
Interesting times set to continue

Interesting times set to continue

"May you live in interesting times." Described as a Chinese curse, there is no direct evidence this saying originates in China.
Trent Affair great example of political restraint

Trent Affair great example of political restraint

During the 1800s, the British and the Americans were the worse of enemies. Both claimed victory in the War of 1812 and both were itching for a return match.