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Getting a real Christmas tree? Try these fresh tips

Getting a real Christmas tree? Try these fresh tips

Choosing and decorating the Christmas tree is a tradition that has been passed through the generations.
Hope in a hurting world

Hope in a hurting world

Immediately after the conclusion of the first Advent of Jesus Christ, Acts 1:10-11 records that two angels said, "You men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like
Free Greyhound pass a better option

Free Greyhound pass a better option

On reading Mr. Cameron's letter, I was somewhat dismayed. I did not realize that our city was going to contribute $50,000 on a service that would be totally under-used.
Details missing on Castro

Details missing on Castro

In her love paean to Saint Fidel, Vivien Lougheed omitted a few details. First off, there's no such thing as a benevolent dictator. That's an oxymoron, as dictators cannot long hold on to power if they act benevolently.
A long history of ‘subsidized’ timber

A long history of ‘subsidized’ timber

The long running dispute between Canada and the U.S. over lumber in Canada being a "subsidized" product is now a hot issue again. This has been going on even longer than most people realize.
How to build the future

How to build the future

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.
Music too loud at hockey game

Music too loud at hockey game

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.
Miniature housing a homelessness solution

Miniature housing a homelessness solution

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.
Ending homelessness the best solution

Ending homelessness the best solution

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
Environmental citizenship builds community links

Environmental citizenship builds community links

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.