Opinion

I was invited to speak at a conference last January where the hosts encouraged the attendees to Name their Year. I had never thought of doing this before and was interested in how people would go about picking the name of the year.

If you look up the definition of isotope, using Google, it provides you with the following: "each of two or more forms of the same element that contain equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei, and hence differ in re

Numerous times, I have been passed in a construction zone by people who are in a hurry. Slowing to 80 km/h, then to 60 km/h, with signs of a flagman ahead doesn't give you the right to pass everyone.

Thanks are owed to Arthur Williams and the Citizen staff for the front page article of Dec. 14, analyzing the proposed condominium development near city hall.

It has been a good year in Prince George. One of the projects I am most pleased with is the new, phased housing complex next to city hall. I do have a concern, however. I was expecting some non-market housing to be included in the mix.

On Saturday, we'll reveal our 2017 Prince George newsmaker of the year, as chosen by Citizen readers in an online poll on our website.

Another year has nearly passed and at this time I would like to recap the names and a bit of information of the many interesting subjects of my column throughout this past year.

After what was likely a successful and frenetic Christmas (I am writing this before Christmas and praying that I found the last items I am looking for), I am looking forward to some quiet reflection about the mysteries of life and naps.

During the holidays, I've had the good fortune to visit with many people. I was often asked what my last column would be about, a hard question, particularly in a year as full as 2017.

I make it a habit of doing some extra personal work at year end, to make sure I am ready to start my new year from a place of gratitude.