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Gov't bureaucracy erodes patience

Gov't bureaucracy erodes patience

Enjoyed your editorial about "expensive cheerleaders," Jan. 30 Citizen. I could not agree more. It immediately brought to my attention the experience the last time I was at city hall.
A world of whiners

A world of whiners

When did whining like a spoiled brat become socially acceptable? When did it become OK for the president of the United States to whine for more love and respect, a petulant child demanding a parade in his honour? When did it become OK for the prime m
Seniors could use some help

Seniors could use some help

I called the seniors information line and was advised there is no organization to help seniors remove snow from their roofs or areas that can't be accessed by a bobcat.
Speaking up for those with Down Syndrome

Speaking up for those with Down Syndrome

By observing history without judgment, we can learn from our mistakes. By examining primary documents, that is artifacts that are actually from a particular era, we can begin to understand the thinking of the people of that time.
Common nutrition myths debunked

Common nutrition myths debunked

Can a low-carb diet help you lose weight? Do you need to eat organic to be healthy? Does fat-free equal fat loss? Common beliefs can become the bedrock of goals and resolutions, especially those relating to weight loss.
City took away the fluoride, here come the kids' cavities

City took away the fluoride, here come the kids' cavities

I have a bone to pick with people with the people who voted no in the November 2014 referendum to remove the fluoride in Prince George's water supply.
Downhill skiers masters of the 'controlled fall'

Downhill skiers masters of the 'controlled fall'

Winter has finally arrived in Prince George, with a vengeance if the amount of snow falling is any measure. It has arrived just in time for the Winter Olympics which are happening half-a-world away.
Ride through the rocky market waves

Ride through the rocky market waves

Prince Rupert was a small enough town that the Bacon numbers were nearly always countable on a couple of fingers. If somebody won the lottery, was arrested, or divorced, we usually either knew him, or knew someone who once borrowed his fish smoker.
NDP's pot sales plan weak

NDP's pot sales plan weak

In an interview with The Citizen last April during the 2017 provincial election, NDP leader John Horgan admitted that government and politicians are behind public sentiment when it comes to marijuana.
Wilkinson has work to do

Wilkinson has work to do

Neil Godbout's editorial in the Feb. 3 Citizen paints a good picture of the challenges facing Andrew Wilkinson now that he has won the BC Liberal leadership.