Opinion/Letters to the Editor

Neil Godbout: Why does city council meet during an election?

The legislatures at the federal and provincial government levels do not continue to meet during their election periods.

Sep 26, 2022 5:24 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: A fundraiser, yes, but Tour de Rock is also a human story

The Tour de Rock journey begins this weekend with cyclists riding the length of Vancouver Island

Sep 25, 2022 9:11 AM Read more >

Citizen poll result: Would you be in favour of Prince George switching to a ward system to elect city council?

Half would like to know how it would work before deciding.

Sep 25, 2022 5:58 AM Read more >

Citizen poll result: Should the province have declared Sept. 19 a statutory holiday in honour of the Queen?

A majority of respondents said no.

Sep 24, 2022 5:51 AM Read more >

Letter to the editor: Chidiac column ignores historical progress

Britain was the first nation in the history of the world to abolish slavery in 1833. Not only that, they embarked on a campaign to eliminate it in the whole world.

Sep 23, 2022 6:01 AM Read more >

Neil Godbout: Voter apathy? Not in Prince George!

The last time six people ran for mayor of Prince George was in 2011, three elections ago.

Sep 23, 2022 5:49 AM Read more >

Survey: Popularity of Royal Family picks up in Canada

Over half of Canadians (52 per cent) foresee Canada remaining a monarchy in 20 years,

Sep 22, 2022 8:08 AM Read more >

Gerry Chidiac: Royal thrones rest on crimes against humanity

The British Empire enslaved human beings, destroyed functioning states, destroyed economies, and imprisoned and killed countless people.

Sep 22, 2022 5:51 AM Read more >

Letter to the editor: Too much coverage of Queen’s passing

Am I the only news-consumer troubled by this clear inequity involving news coverage?

Sep 21, 2022 6:15 AM Read more >

Letter to the editor: Hold local candidates accountable

Politicians should be held accountable. That is why we have elections.

Sep 21, 2022 6:04 AM Read more >