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Cost too great for new pool and firehall

Cost too great for new pool and firehall

With all of the pressure city council and staff are putting on the taxpayers of Prince George over the last number of months regarding the replacement of the downtown pool and the firehall, in my opinion, it is time for the taxpayers to stand up, be
Ashamed of the U.S. president

Ashamed of the U.S. president

The United Nations is an organization created in 1945 to help promote international co-operation and create and maintain order guided by purposes and principles as outlined in its Charter. It has 193 member nations.
The gift of the arts

The gift of the arts

When Julia Mackey takes the stage tonight, she will transform the world for the 908th time. Not just her world but the world of everyone in her audience.
Bonds a part of a well-diversified portfolio

Bonds a part of a well-diversified portfolio

I suppose a good number of young bankers learn this lesson once, and either get it right the next time or are quickly out of a job.
Cassini leaves a legacy of knowledge

Cassini leaves a legacy of knowledge

Over 10 years ago, I wrote: "To our ancestors, the world was a special place. It was unique. The stars above were points of light or the spirits of ancestors or the leavings of the gods.
Will rates go up?

Will rates go up?

I have conferred with the YMCA in St. Thomas, Ont. Their rates for swimming and using the gym are just about double our rates. They say you can use all the facilities all day long. I do not know many people who wish to do so.
Plecas issue

Plecas issue

In the Sept. 12th Citizen, you devoted about two-thirds of page 4 to the 'Plecas issue'. To me, the matter turns on two statements by Dr.
Degree programs should be available in Prince George

Degree programs should be available in Prince George

Re: "Keeping the Promises" (Sept. 11, Citizen) by Todd Whitcombe. We agree with Mr.
An open letter to Minister of Finance

An open letter to Minister of Finance

Dear Minister Bill Morneau, I am contacting you regarding your proposed tax changes. You're a busy man so I'll get to the point quickly: your tax changes are bad and you should feel bad. Let me explain why.
Now we all pay for B.C. politics

Now we all pay for B.C. politics

The B.C. NDP government introduced legislation Monday that will force provincial taxpayers to fork over $30 million over the next five years to the major political parties.