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Facing fear and a bear

Facing fear and a bear

I am a senior who gets exercise and pleasure by going for a walk every day, weather permitting, which basically means stay home if it's raining - or threatening to - and then take an umbrella, and take a chance.
Getting more from current customers

Getting more from current customers

My friend Aaron likes to tell the story about how he arrived at a hotel and how they greeted him at the car and then shortly after said "Aaron, you are a Manchester United fan aren't you? Manchester is playing tomorrow morning and we will have the ga
Prince George pioneer served at Vimy Ridge, Siberia

Prince George pioneer served at Vimy Ridge, Siberia

This week in Prince George history, Oct. 2-8: Oct. 4, 1918 : The Citizen received news about an unusual military assignment for a former Prince George man. Major J.F.
Sustaining a healthy lifestyle more than just diet

Sustaining a healthy lifestyle more than just diet

I used to think it was me against the world, and that I could prove to everyone that I could succeed with or without their support.
It pays to do the right thing

It pays to do the right thing

We often hear phrases like "It's a dog eat dog world" and "Nice guys finish last." It would seem like it doesn't pay to be kind or ethical. If you want to make it in this world, you've got to drive a hard bargain and look out for number one.
The scourge of sexy mom costumes

The scourge of sexy mom costumes

In a discussion with my husband the other day, I was musing about how much I admire activists and volunteers and how I was a bit at a loss to find something that I believed in strongly enough to march and protest and volunteer.
Art Battle kicks off season of events

Art Battle kicks off season of events

I am constantly amazed by the quantity and variety of arts and culture events that we residents of the Prince George district have at our disposal.
Imagining a post-fossil fuel world

Imagining a post-fossil fuel world

On Tuesday, the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources were in Prince George and met with students, staff and faculty at UNBC.
Codling moth threatening local crops

Codling moth threatening local crops

The codling moth is alive and well in Prince George, each year destroying more of our apples, pears and crab apples. This moth is a very invasive species. The adult emerges from its cocoon in the spring after the trees have bloomed.
Northerners shouldn’t have to risk their lives for medical care

Northerners shouldn’t have to risk their lives for medical care

It is a terrible thing when you have to risk your life in order to save your life. Yet this is a choice many in the north have to make. Prince George is where most of the health specialists, surgeons and diagnostic services are to be found.