Opinion

If there is one underlying theme of Jonathan Swainger's new book Aspiration: The History of the University of Northern British Columbia to 2015, it is the audacity of Prince George residents.

We have been season pass holders on and off since the Cougars came to town. I would like to comment about the letter regarding the Regina game attendance.

I was very pleased to see the first of the tiny homes for homeless erected by the Nak'azdli Whut'en First Nation. Four such homes were built, but it is a start.

Since your guest editorial, entitled Putting motel to use, there have been some comments concerning funding and also the possibility of an increase in crime if the Connaught Inn was to be transformed into a housing facility for around 100 street peop

It is no secret that people need healing in the world of today. Mental health is still stigmatized in the community, and there are not enough services available for many populations in Prince George and other rural communities in B.C.

Northern Gateway was a chronically-ill teenager before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, perhaps inspired by the assisted dying law his government passed earlier this year, finally put the long-suffering pipeline out of its misery for good this week.

Welcome to December and what will hopefully be a safe and festive season for everyone. I know my social agenda is probably fuller than what I am capable of grasping at the moment.

This week in Prince George history, Nov. 27 to Dec. 3: Dec. 3, 1920 : One of Western Canada's pioneering female journalists, Catherine 'Kate' Simpson Hayes, arrived in Prince George with the intent of staying, The Citizen reported.

A few weekends ago saw my family and I on a very special trip. We rode the train to Smithers.

The great Chinese philosopher Confucius said "study the past if you would define the future." When we look at the chaos happening in much of the world today, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and helpless.