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Editorial really stung

Editorial really stung

It is not often I write to our local paper as I believe everyone is entitled to their opinion, however Mr. Godbout's editorial struck a chord with me regarding the lack of volunteering and helping out in communities.
Massacre of the ants

Massacre of the ants

What a beautiful summer we have had here this year. My only (constant) complaint has been the grotesque amount of bugs that I've been dealing with this year.
We need a better discourse

We need a better discourse

By virtue of the Right of Centre musings provided by Nathan Giede, he should obviously not be writing political columns for the Citizen because, as he himself quotes, "the kid is not ready".
Business as usual

Business as usual

"We, the leaders of the G7, met in Elmau for our annual Summit on 7 and 8 June 2015." This is the opening line of the G7 summit leader's declaration.
Seeing historical stories with modern eyes

Seeing historical stories with modern eyes

I have often found the best museum designers and educators perceive, interpret and consider stories in a constantly evolving way, according to what is happening in the modern world around us.
Misplaced outrage

Misplaced outrage

The end is nigh. Prince George City Council is considering changing the name of Fort George Park to Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park.
Sexualized society

Sexualized society

Alright, I confess it. I have cried at work. I have, in the past, been so upset that I have allowed my emotions to spill out in the form of tears.
Proposed stadium changes likely negative

Proposed stadium changes likely negative

I am dismayed to learn that the city is considering major changes to Masich Place Stadium to provide another field for football and soccer teams.
A 'dreaded topic'

A 'dreaded topic'

Faced with declining enrolment, the Greater Victoria School District in the past decade did what many of its counterparts across B.C. were doing and began closing schools. A "dreaded topic" as one trustee put it at the outset of the exercise.
Sticks and stones and names

Sticks and stones and names

Meet Kayla Bourque. Originally from Yarmouth, N.S., she now lives in Calgary and posted this cute comment on her Facebook page Thursday morning: "My new diet is looking at pics of my ex until I lose my appetite." Meet Kayla Bourque. She lives in St.