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Things are happening here

Things are happening here

Many terms have been used to describe what has been happening lately in our city. Most relate to the positive energy people feel when they walk around town. There's a good vibe. Early in our term, council determined we would be action-oriented.
Missing lottery numbers annoying

Missing lottery numbers annoying

Here is a thought - since the lottery numbers drawn on Wednesday are done too late to be printed in the next day's paper, instead of printing a box of nothing except the Lotto Max numbers, why not change this to being printed a day later when you hav
Thank you to the RCMP

Thank you to the RCMP

In follow up to my letter last Friday thanking the police for keeping us safe, but not to go on and on about it. After hearing for sure that this person had a bomb! I would like to add to this that this was very close for me and my family.
Schools teach a ‘hidden curriculum’

Schools teach a ‘hidden curriculum’

"Mom, who will be my new teacher?" It seems like an innocent enough question from your elementary-school-age offspring, but before you answer (assuming you know the answer), consider the unspoken questions and the uncertainties behind that question.
Slow down

Slow down

Over the years, there have been several letters to the editor discussing driving habits in Prince George.
Business, like fishing, is about knowing why you do it

Business, like fishing, is about knowing why you do it

My sister Catherine loves fishing and to be honest she is much better at it than I am. Catherine can catch 10 fish to my one because she knows what she is doing. Before you even go fishing, you need to know why you are going.
Polymers the backbone of life, industry

Polymers the backbone of life, industry

By definition, a polymer is a compound made of many units linked together, usually in a long chain. Indeed, the word polymer comes from linking the prefix poly, which means many, with mer which means units.
Pension changes at core of postal labour dispute

Pension changes at core of postal labour dispute

Today the strike mandate for CUPW expires in their contract negotiations with Canada Post Corporation. One of the show stoppers is the corporation's intent to wrap up the defined benefit plan and replace it with a defined contribution plan.
Rejecting pipeline the only ethical choice

Rejecting pipeline the only ethical choice

I made a submission Tuesday to the federal panel reviewing the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion proposal.
Volunteer City

Volunteer City

Almost a year and a half after city council approved marketing Prince George as The Volunteer City: It's in our nature, I am curious to know if our community is living up to this new branding.