Opinion

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.

The week isn't even over yet and Justin Trudeau has taken two great strides towards making sure he will win a second term as prime minister.

Christmas in Grade 1 was very Charlie-Brownish for me. For one thing, we had snow.

This letter is to say a huge thank you to the city of Prince George. I had occasion to write letters regarding the horrendous, scarcely navigable condition our street had become over the years.