Opinion

It has been a rough week in Barkerville. Smoke from distant wildfires is hazing the air and the summer sun is intense and unforgiving. Working outside is a challenge when the elements decide to test your endurance.

Although it's unlikely that Enbridge appreciates their viewpoint much, it is comforting to see a group of Prince George doctors publicly declare their opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline project.

"...and once the TAR (Target Acquisition Radar) has lock-on, this light will go green. Then just push this button here, and the rest's automatic. Good luck! Oh, and make sure nobody's standing behind the missile when you launch.

Tracey Wilson goes to a public school now. But because of the 11-year-old, the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese is now the first Catholic school board in Canada with a policy to accommodate students with gender dysphoria.

It's not everyday a country is born. To be sure, even in my short lifetime, I have seen several countries come into existence, thanks to the desolation of the Soviet empire and a few ethnic partitions.

I have been a public school teacher in Prince George for nearly 20 years. In my time teaching I have been a first hand witness to the slow and constant erosion of our schools.

I look forward to opening up the morning paper and reading about city council finding further ways to squander our tax dollars.

What a pleasant start to the day to open the Citizen and read that the Prince George Library Skylab, which we had designed, took top honors in the Northern B.C. Commercial Building Awards.

I understand your frustration with communities in general, and I understand your frustration with specific people. But please don't lump everyone in to the same ball.

It's remarkable how little the government of B.C. has said when it comes to responding to one of the most momentous political events in years.