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The past haunts new pavilion

The past haunts new pavilion

Even 60 years ago, long before Canada's original inhabitants became politically active, before Aboriginal, First Nations, and Indigenous became the words they are today, when residential schools were still common, there was still decency.
Trip of a lifetime

Trip of a lifetime

During the first semester of my course work for graduate school, I had an assignment to find an academic conference that interested me, write a proposal for the conference and if we wanted to, we could submit to the conference for practice.
Looking beyond the headlines

Looking beyond the headlines

It's unfortunate that we often forget the people who come second. Jackie Robinson is rightly honoured as the first African American to play major league baseball.
This week in PG History: Police searching for body of Austrian fugitive

This week in PG History: Police searching for body of Austrian fugitive

This week in Prince George history, June 3-9: June 3, 1921: "Somewhere in the middle of Trembleur Lake, Deputy Inspector of Provincial Police T.W.S.
A proportional representation response

A proportional representation response

Re: John Warner, "Proportional representation a better option," letter, June 5, Citizen. Let me start with a comment towards Mr.
An electoral leap of faith

An electoral leap of faith

As you may have seen in the last few weeks, the Attorney General of B.C.
How not to welcome a Stanley Cup champ

How not to welcome a Stanley Cup champ

The last - and only - time the Stanley Cup came to Prince George in the hands of a player who earned his name on the trophy was 15 years ago. Turner Stevenson grew up in Mackenzie and Prince George.
City spending hikes unsustainable

City spending hikes unsustainable

The City of Prince George released its 2017 annual report this week.
Area of accident not pedestrian-friendly

Area of accident not pedestrian-friendly

While the accident in front of CNC was indeed tragic, I think there is more to the problem than just impaired driving or jaywalking that seem to be the topics of many of the comments on social media.
Debt decisions a personal call

Debt decisions a personal call

Occasionally I get asked about borrowing to invest. Or, when an inheritance or other windfall comes along, whether it is better to pay off debt with the proceeds, or invest it. My answer is usually not so much calculated as personal.