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Theatre Royal Thursdays full of fun, frivolity

Theatre Royal Thursdays full of fun, frivolity

Today was a big day for the street interpreters in Barkerville. Today we made a little bit of history as we took the stage at the Theatre Royal for the first official and fully-realized street/theatre crossover.
Old Faithful investments

Old Faithful investments

As many of you will know, Old Faithful is a geothermic geyser located about an hour from Yellowstone Park's west entrance. This week we braved hot weather and heavy summer crowds to witness the spectacle in person.
Seasonal marketing walks a fine line

Seasonal marketing walks a fine line

While there is still such uncertainty regarding whether or not the kids will be returning to school in September this year, retailers are marketing back-to-school sales with incredible confidence.
Canada's better with non-voters

Canada's better with non-voters

RE: Neil Godbout's editorial on The Right Way to Vote. Like most people, and Neil, I used to have the belief that all peoples opinion was equal.
'C' is for carbon

'C' is for carbon

Carbon is an element. It is the sixth element in the Periodic Table with an atomic number of 6 and an atomic weight of roughly 12. It is also the sixth most abundant element in the Universe.
The ultimate authority

The ultimate authority

The recent Tsilhqot'in Supreme Court of Canada decision on Aboriginal title was a reminder to Canadians that the supreme law of this nation is the Constitution - it existed long before the Harper Conservative federal government and fortunately, will
An elk or a rabbit

An elk or a rabbit

At a party some time ago, a friend of mine asked me why governments can't seem to plan ahead anymore.
If it was about wages, it would be over

If it was about wages, it would be over

Despite what some people believe, the current action of teachers is not really about wages. If it was, it would be over. While every worker deserves fair raises, teachers have often chosen support for students instead.
Doctors have missed the mark

Doctors have missed the mark

A group of doctors have used a full-page advertisement (Jul. 12, 2014) in the Prince George Citizen to announce their opposition to Northern Gateway. These opinions were repeated in a later article (Doctors speak out against, Jul. 18, 2014).
Visitors not impressed with city

Visitors not impressed with city

Last week I was in a restaurant in Pemberton. A lady from Ontario sitting beside me remarked that she had just had a good visit to Prince Rupert and enjoyed that town. I inquired if she had ever visited Prince George.