Opinion

Growing up here in Prince George I used to think that my dad was the king of the rednecks. That being what it was, when it was, and I was about 30, I started to realize that he was more tolerant that I ever was up until then.

Re: editorial from Nov. 17, entitled Destiny's tragic ending. I do appreciate the article and bringing light to this very real ongoing issue. I am however not impressed with the reference to "the Father Clan.

During my nurses' training at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver in the 1960s, I worked at Essondale Mental Hospital. My husband and I also worked in a group home for delinquent boys in Vancouver.

Thank you never seems to be enough when one is so greatly overwhelmed by the generosity of others. Our family is so appreciative of the support and love of everyone that has been by our side over the last few months and during Corrie's last days.

On my walk on the heritage trail today there was a tear brought to the eyes of my wife and me to find that the tree that was destroyed by vandals has been replaced by good Samaritans, and also redecorated by the individual who always decorates it.

He has an honest desire to improve the country. His track record as a successful business person is proven. He outfoxed the media with his acting during the campaign. As a result they provided free exposure and advertising for him.

To be sure, everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. In a letter published on Nov. 12, Paul Serup denounced The Citizen and other media for their coverage of Donald Trump alleging that all had been so very kind to Hillary Clinton.

I was curious about the misleading headline on the Nelson Bennett article, which pointed out BC Hydro's low expectations of profitability for Site C for its first 70 years of operation, and the liability this creates for BC taxpayers and ratepayers.

A Canadian can learn a lot about America from Nathan Giede's column Right of Centre about Trump's win. First, Hillary and Obama aren't Americans because they learned to speak from elocution coaches, whereas Trump yells and cusses.

We are another week closer to the provincial election and the suspense is palatable. The excitement is building to a fevered pitch. It is all anyone can talk about! Except of course, it is not.