Opinion

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.

The importance of the boreal forest cannot be understated. For one, you, me and all of Prince George lives in one.

On a recent flight to Vancouver, the flight attendant warned us that Galaxy Note 7 or any other Samsung smartphone are no longer allowed on domestic flights. Anyone with such a phone was required to leave it behind.

An initiative introduced by the province and supported by the federal government has made a commitment of $5 million of taxpayer dollars towards the Highway 16 transit action plan.

Premier Christy Clark watched Prime Minister Justin Trudeau make an audacious gamble on Tuesday, then made one of her own on Wednesday.