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Don’t forget the state of Cuba before Castro

Don’t forget the state of Cuba before Castro

Since the recent passing of Fidel Castro, there have been many anti-Castro sentiments published in this newspaper and others, asking that we do not forget the human rights violations and communist agenda of the man.
Mixed legacies

Mixed legacies

The legacy left behind by Cuban dictator Fidel Castro in the wake of his death last month continues to divide local residents, based on letters to the editor and guest editorials published in The Citizen.
Embarking on a voyage of understanding

Embarking on a voyage of understanding

Often times, when we make concessions for others, we end up creating great moments for ourselves. As a teacher, I am always open to expanding and improving my program. For years now I have studied the Holocaust as part of my Social Justice 12 course.
Room for chocolate in healthy eating

Room for chocolate in healthy eating

Aside from a very brief (less than one week, so I'm going to suggest that it shouldn't even count) and regrettable stint using weight loss products, I've not relied on gimmicks or products, or crazy weight loss systems to drop the pounds.
Tragedy, trauma on the tracks

Tragedy, trauma on the tracks

This week in Prince George history, Dec. 4-10: Dec. 8, 1927: A railway employee well-known in Prince George was killed in a bizarre accident near Terrace on Dec. 4, 1927, The Citizen reported. A.M.
The Bertram’s Canadian adventure

The Bertram’s Canadian adventure

Erich Bertram was born in 1931 in Rhineland Palatinate, Germany, in a town near the border of France. He headed to Canada at the age of 24 after leaving his job in the pharmaceutical industry.
Tax planning and ice-pick murder

Tax planning and ice-pick murder

There was nothing of that little head nod which we, especially men, are inclined to give to one another when we pass an acquaintance somewhere in the pubic square. Just seething hatred in his countenance.
Reduction/oxidation numbers key to understanding fossil fuel reactions

Reduction/oxidation numbers key to understanding fossil fuel reactions

Last week, we were talking about batteries and I commented on the processes of oxidation and reduction. Essentially, these two processes are complementary. Oxidation is the loss of electrons while reduction is gaining electrons.
Bigotry remains at Ness Lake Bible Camp

Bigotry remains at Ness Lake Bible Camp

I am responding to the Nov. 29 article on the changes in policy at the Ness Lake Bible Camp. An unnamed member is quoted as saying "we think Christians and LGBTQ can live together. We would ask others to be respectful of who we are.
Shelter is a basic human need

Shelter is a basic human need

Re: Homeless situation in Prince George. I am in full support of the sentiments expressed by Diane Fuller in her guest editorial and her subsequent letter.