Opinion

I would like to echo the sentiments of Cpl. Craig Douglass and his recent submission to The Citizen.

Do you know that there is a song for just about everything? I was raised in a home where my parents would burst into song every time I, or one of my siblings, would make a statement. My husband and I have carried on this tradition.

The B.C. Liberals launched the latest summit with First Nations on a positive note Tuesday, naming a prominent native leader to find ways to reduce the number of aboriginal children who are separated from their communities and placed in foster care.

I just moved away from Prince George end of June, and worked in the downtown core in the same building for seven years. I came to P.G. for the long weekend and worked from the office here on Tuesday.

As the kids went back to school this week - to the great relief of many parents - educators in all school settings continue to wonder what their role is, what their future looks like and how to reach a new generation of students.

I had to digest my share of sadness when my sister went off to elementary school and left me as the only young child at home. Part of that grief was relieved by the companionship of our two very mischievous dogs, Laman and Lemuel.

One of the books I have been reading this summer is titled This Idea Must Die. It is hard to kill an idea and this book really isn't about doing so.

Thank you, Tiffany, for your letter. I must admit that I am one of the guilty that did not attend Woof Stock, but really wanted to. Therefore, I am going to donate my ticket money directly to the Prince George SPCA.

I would like to add my comment to the Tiffany May letter, "More should have supported Woof Stock.

The leadership of the B.C. government - the premier, cabinet and deputy ministers - met with the combined leadership of First Nations Wednesday for the second annual "All Chiefs" conference on the state of government-aboriginal relations.