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Rants filled with ignorance and hatred

Rants filled with ignorance and hatred

Freedom of speech and the freedom to express oneself is not a right, it is a privilege, a privilege gained from the sacrifices of others.
HPV vaccine safe, effective

HPV vaccine safe, effective

Parents and guardians in British Columbia have been invited to agree to vaccination against HPV infection for girls in Grade 6 to 9 and for some boys. The HPV vaccine is safe and effective.
Right call on booze sales

Right call on booze sales

Spanning many years, several mayors and more than a few city councils, civic politicians were united against public drinking, particularly at public events and at city-owned facilities where children could be scarred by horrifying images of adults si
Innocent until proven guilty

Innocent until proven guilty

Alan Martin wrote that as a 45 year Citizen reader he has found that "Neil Godbout's editorials are very balanced, much better than previous editors." The Citizen obviously agrees as that quote is the second sentence in Alan Martin's letter.
Control what can be controlled, don’t stress about the rest

Control what can be controlled, don’t stress about the rest

In life there are many things that we cannot control. Any attempt to do so leads to frustration. We therefore spend our lives stressed and on edge.
Couple worked in variety of roles

Couple worked in variety of roles

Lorna (MacArthur) Dittmar was born and raised here is Prince George in 1943. She was one of three children; her parents were long time Prince George residents Neil and Ethel (Lyle) MacArthur.
Believing in monsters

Believing in monsters

The pub was so dark, the only light coming from the TV over the bar, that I could barely make out the guy slumped over the table in the corner. Could see he had spilled his drink, though. The floor was damp.
CN Centre working its magic

CN Centre working its magic

There was a magic trick performed over the weekend at CN Centre. If you're not a fan of hockey or Canadian rock, you missed it but you don't need to closely follow either the Prince George Cougars or The Tragically Hip to appreciate the artistry.
Pup photo pauses us to think, reflect

Pup photo pauses us to think, reflect

I respectfully disagree with Rhonda Garneau's letter regarding the photo of the dog found clinging to life in a diaper box near Kitimat. Ms.
Politicizing the economy

Politicizing the economy

A while ago, a reader wrote in stating that I was bashing the Conservatives. He seemed concerned that I was being harsh on the Conservatives and the economy. Fair enough. After all, these columns are simply my opinions - they are how I see things.