Opinion

Tomorrow is the 29th anniversary of one of the greatest days in the history of rock music - the two Live Aid concerts in London and Philadelphia to raise money and awareness of the African famine.

Last week I wrote about the Declaration of Independence and the lure of the American dream. The U.S has been trying for some time to rewrite immigration law as they struggle to secure their southern border from illegal immigration.

It is a sunny day in Barkerville, and a welcome mountain breeze keeps the air cool and fresh. Last week there were a few roasting hot days so today our cast of interpreters, merchants and visitors alike are enjoying the ease of this temperate moment.

Former city councillor Glen "Moose" Scott calls them "three-dollar words." Fancy words, or what George Orwell called "pretentious diction," creeps into everyone's vocabulary, particularly in the workplace where jargon takes over.

As a professional hockey goaltender, Jason LaBarbera has a multitude of miles on his body, both in terms of the physical punishment he has taken as a puck-stopper and actual time spent on highways and skyways across North America.

Dear Shirley Bond MLA, I am writing you an open letter to express my disappointment that your only response to my letter directly to you was an auto-response that it would be forwarded on to Minister Fassbender.

I'd rather be teaching instead, I walk the line. 'Round my neck, like an anchor, hangs my picket sign. I'd rather be teaching, but I've been locked out. My classroom is empty; My heart's full of doubt. I'd rather be teaching, but I want to be heard.

Recently the Prince George Citizen continued their war on women.

To: Royal Canadian Legion 43 Members On Sunday June 29th my four-year-old daughter and I went to the Railway Museum.

Each member of city council spoke optimistically Monday night about the idea of Prince George having its very own performing arts centre (PAC) but they could afford to.