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Why names matter

Why names matter

The worst thing about the fuss over the renaming of Fort George Park as Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park isn't the racist and insensitive comments, although those are pretty bad.
More involved than CO2

More involved than CO2

Todd Whitcombe is quite correct when he says the science of climate is complex. He's also correct in saying the infrared absorptive nature of CO2 is not logarithmic. Yet the greenhouse effect of CO2 on the earth's atmosphere most certainly is. As Dr.
Righting wrongs

Righting wrongs

It's time to rectify an old injustice affecting my family. My ancestors were forced to move from Ireland in the early 1800s because of the potato famine and other discriminatory policies of the ruling British elite.
Thanks for support

Thanks for support

On behalf of the late Robin Heathcliff's family and the Nadleh Whut'en Band, we would like to thank organizations, agencies and all individuals for their support during the search of our family member. Nadleh Whut'en Band Fort Fraser
Celebrating aboriginal heritage benefits all

Celebrating aboriginal heritage benefits all

For the past few years, every public event in Prince George begins with acknowledgement that we are on the traditional territory of the Lheidli T'enneh people.
Adventurer still checking things off her bucket list

Adventurer still checking things off her bucket list

Today's story is about Eileen (Broughton) Hoagland, one of my Monday afternoons Hand and Foot Canasta playing cronies. Eileen, the youngest of four girls, was born in Forget, Sask. in 1928.
Council fumbled with IPG

Council fumbled with IPG

Prince George city council dismissed some folks from their jobs last week. Here's who they let go: - Steve Nycholat, divisional manager for Allnorth Consultants, MBA graduate from UNBC. - Greg Stewart, president of Sinclar Group Forest Products.
Eliminating a condition

Eliminating a condition

The province of B.C. might be getting ready to climb down from its comfortable, non-committal perch above the pipeline fray and take a position on the topic, Jane Fonda and Elizabeth May be damned.
We need a better discourse

We need a better discourse

Right now, the greatest challenge to Canadian democracy is not low voter turnout, American-style campaigning, or even corrupt politicians. The single greatest threat to Canadian democracy is the Conservative government's war on the Supreme Court.
Masich Place Stadium should keep original features

Masich Place Stadium should keep original features

This is in response to the City's plans for "improvements" to the Masich Stadium.