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BEHIND THE NEWS: Through the lens of the past

BEHIND THE NEWS: Through the lens of the past

When I was 23 years old and seven months into my first daily newspaper job, I didn't think too much about photographing a time capsule being put in the ground.
Outstanding

Outstanding

I would like to thank Dr. Lokanathan, Dr. Grobbelaar, the staff in emergency and on the third floor for the outstanding care during my recent visit to our hospital on June 10. Dwaine Harvey Prince George
Great pic of McDavid

Great pic of McDavid

Loved the cute picture of Connor McDavid in Saturday's paper! The conspiratorial look on his face - is that the ubiquitous cell phone cleverly concealed in his gloved hand? - looks like it.
The price of lawn addiction

The price of lawn addiction

With the sprinkling ban in effect, people just may get it now – we are in drought conditions. As lawns turn from emerald to brown, our lawn-addicted society will begin to understand the preciousness of water.
The case of the reluctant ombudsperson

The case of the reluctant ombudsperson

Last week, Health Minister Terry Lake announced a move to hand the problem-plagued firing of eight health researchers over to the ombudsperson for an investigation.
Library needs more than talk

Library needs more than talk

For the fourth time in the past 19 years, the City of Prince George is spending time and money to consider major renovations of the Prince George Public Library, including a long-needed proper front entrance to the facility.
Hook, slice or straight - science puts a spin on golf

Hook, slice or straight - science puts a spin on golf

There are few things as thrilling as hitting a perfectly straight drive and watching the ball split the fairway some 250 yards away. Okay. Maybe "thrilling" isn't the best word but there is a certain majesty to watching a well hit drive.
An extensive insurance policy

An extensive insurance policy

VICTORIA — The B.C. Liberals released details Monday of their proposal to compensate liquefied natural gas developers on a-dollar-for-dollar basis if future changes in provincial taxes and regulations specifically target the LNG sector.
Help find missing cat

Help find missing cat

My family lost their cat while driving through B.C. He either jumped out in McLeese Lake at the Cariboo Wood Shop or at the Pine Centre Mall in PG. Oliver is family to them and they are desperate to find him.
Sprinkle of reality

Sprinkle of reality

Sometimes it'd be better to be an editorial cartoonist than an editorial writer. Instead of arguing a point of view about the City of Prince George's watering ban, a cartoon would make the point just as effectively. First, some background.