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Pool, firehall a waste of taxpayer money

Pool, firehall a waste of taxpayer money

I am writing regarding Prince George City Council's desire to demolish the No. 1 firehall and the Four Seasons swimming pool, located across from each other downtown.
Canada is not immune to bigotry

Canada is not immune to bigotry

Once again it seems that my teaching of a Canadian politics and government class has collided with my column writing.
Hyperbole has always been harmful

Hyperbole has always been harmful

About 2,500 years ago, there was a politician in Athens by the name of Hyperbolus who liked to go around making all sorts of outrageous promises and claims, riling up the residents in the process.
Let doctors, surgeons manage wait lists

Let doctors, surgeons manage wait lists

There are many patients on a waiting list for surgery. I have been on a waiting list since Jan. 1, 2015.
Walk organizers thank Citizen, others

Walk organizers thank Citizen, others

The organizers of the Coldest Night of the Year send huge thanks to The Citizen and others.
Keep Trump's feet to the fire

Keep Trump's feet to the fire

Contrary to Ed Rogers' advice (Turn Down the Heat on The Donald, The Citizen, Feb.
Clark focused on job creation, tax cuts

Clark focused on job creation, tax cuts

Premier Christy Clark landed hard on three points at a B.C. Liberal rally in Victoria after the throne speech, and they'll likely be big parts of the party's election platform.
What's wrong with millenials? Look in the mirror

What's wrong with millenials? Look in the mirror

In response to Mr.
Mother nature keeps us guessing

Mother nature keeps us guessing

It is now February so as I finalize the crop planning for 2017 (which I was hoping to have done a month ago) I am staring at data from the NOAA, farmer's almanac and all the other agriculture-related news outlets.
Courses for free at your local library

Courses for free at your local library

A few weeks ago, city councillor Jillian Merrick put the call out for Frugal February, as a public forum to discuss penny-pinching ideas and ways to make your budget stretch in inventive ways. One of the items that Coun.