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UNBC turns 25

UNBC turns 25

What were you doing on June 22, 1990? If you were an MLA, you were raising your hand in support of a motion to create a northern university.
Park name change the very least we can do

Park name change the very least we can do

Upon hearing the news that Prince George city councillors elected (nearly) unanimously to change the name of Fort George Park to Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park, a funny feeling rose up inside of me.
Canada built on diversity

Canada built on diversity

Canada is big. I know I have said this before. In fact, I say it every time I teach my Canadian politics class. It's the first thing I say to students when they come into my classroom on the first day.
Whose idea was it, anyway?

Whose idea was it, anyway?

Re: "Why downgrade a world-class facility?" I'm one of the "public at large" along with my partner Lou, both of us in our 80s that use the Masich place track for our laps on a daily basis.
UNBC a great success story

UNBC a great success story

On June 22, 1990, the Legislature passed the University of Northern British Columbia Act, which established legal guidelines for university operations and mandated that UNBC serve the province with a special focus on social, economic and environmenta
Where was the consultation?

Where was the consultation?

Well, Lyn, you have finally prompted me to write. If I remember correctly you promised a platform of openness and consultation.
LNG developments make you wonder

LNG developments make you wonder

It's getting harder to stay pessimistic about the prospects for a liquefied natural gas future in B.C. People are still managing that, but it's taking a bit more effort. The B.C.
Residents disrespected by council

Residents disrespected by council

The June 15th city council meeting was a real eye-opener. Too bad more residents were not present. They could have witnessed city council move with lightening speed never seen before. When I was told by Coun.
German fossil fuel target is achievable

German fossil fuel target is achievable

At the recent G7 meeting in Germany it has been decided and agreed upon to phase out fossil fuels by the end of this century.
Park's name change concerning

Park's name change concerning

Changing a short, evocative and well descriptive name to an incomprehensible symbol? I can't wait until I can tell everyone that I live in the city, formerly known as "the City," formerly known as Prince. Sean Ollech Prince George