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Pay attention behind the wheel

Pay attention behind the wheel

Last week, I was getting out of the car after parking it in front of China Sail at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Tabor Boulevard, when a fire engine, sirens on, raced west on Fifth Avenue toward the intersection, blasting its horns like crazy.
The year of the cat

The year of the cat

The best team in the Western Hockey League this past season is, without a doubt, the Regina Pats.
Meeting the needs of our youths

Meeting the needs of our youths

Children's rights advocate Marian Wright Edelman said, "The question is not whether we can afford to invest in every child; the question is whether we can afford not to." When we do not invest in our children, the results can indeed be disastrous.
Building up the community ladder

Building up the community ladder

My mantra since joining the Community Arts Council of Prince George & District back in the fall has been to "put the community back into the community arts council." In my opinion, it is diversity that makes a community successful.
'Corny' encounter started long life together for the Brands

'Corny' encounter started long life together for the Brands

Bill and Lori (Nelmes) Brand met in Boston Bar at a caf where Lori was working. Here is their story. Bill Brand was born in Carrigana, Sask., in 1930.
Tapping into roots of knowledge

Tapping into roots of knowledge

As I start to swing into the rhythm that is the growing season (like a slowly waking bear coming out of hibernation), I can't help but think of those who have repeated this experiment known as agriculture here in the Prince George region for several
Furious with flaccid French fries

Furious with flaccid French fries

Attention Prince George restaurants, diners and pubs, this is an important safety announcement. Poorly-cooked French fries are a danger to your success.
Hasty decision doesn't make sense

Hasty decision doesn't make sense

I am a regular transit user and avid supporter of transit improvements in Prince George. I am delighted to see the movement towards greener buses, reducing fuel consumption, etc.
Proposed transit yard lacks long-term vision

Proposed transit yard lacks long-term vision

I am writing to express my deep concerns over the proposed location for the future BC Transit bus service yard.
Pagan temples on the hill and other regrets

Pagan temples on the hill and other regrets

I've had several comments and compliments sent my way again - thank you to all who are continuing with me on this journey.