Opinion

In the midst of the media blitz caused by the Orange Crush in Alberta and the surprise majority for the UK's Tories, it was hard to give the 70th anniversary of victory in Europe its due attention.

The work done by the not-for-profit sector, both by paid employees and by volunteers, is an essential part of the economy and Canadian society.

Napoleon Hill tells us, "The only limitation is that which one sets up in one's own mind." This is a very encouraging, yet a very challenging statement.

Today's story involves longtime residents of the Toombs Drive area, Gerry and Mai Dulmage, and how they came to make Prince George their home in 1966. Gerry was born in 1935 in Mullingar, Sask.

News item: As of Jan. 1, Victoria parking enforcement will be handled by city employees instead of the Commissionaires. A kinder, gentler approach is being promised.

During my recent visit with family In P.G., I attended my grandson's first soccer game of the year. As a past mini-director and president of PGYSA, I was so impressed with the way the opening games were conducted.

I recently had the great displeasure to visit one of the local gyms here in town.

The best people for politicians (and editorial writers) to hear from are people who disagree with their direction. For starters, it begins a conversation.

Fire season has started with a bit of a heartbreaking bang this spring. I was incredibly saddened by the news that Nancy O's and Homework burned last week and my thoughts and well-wishes are with the owners and employees of the stores.

Several people have pointed out to me that last week's column was "unfair". True.