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We’ve always done it that way

We’ve always done it that way

Just because something's been done for a long time it doesn't mean that it's safe. I continuously hear this argument in support of adding this poison to the water supply of which we all have to drink from.
Skinned, fleeced or both?

Skinned, fleeced or both?

When City Council deliberates the annual budget my stress level usually rises for I know I'll be fleeced -- it focuses on the percentage increase not decrease.
Get on that snow removal

Get on that snow removal

This letter was sent to Mayor Dan Rogers and copied to The Citizen for publication. I am a resident on Carney Street and I have never seen such appalling conditions of snow removal. We have never had this happen under any mayor in the last 30 years.
Thanks YRB

Thanks YRB

All weekend long with the raging blizzard outside, as I stayed warm and dry in the house snuggled next to the wood stove with family and friends I began to wonder about the road conditions.
Tax increase irresponsible

Tax increase irresponsible

If Prince George City council was planning on using the Canada Winter Games to rationalize raising taxes yet again, the application to host the Games should have gone to a referendum to see if the citizens were willing to accept such a trade-off.
Clark should put Falcon into the finance portfolio

Clark should put Falcon into the finance portfolio

Following the close result in the B.C. Liberal leadership vote Saturday, winner Christy Clark and runnerup Kevin Falcon offered reassurances about party unity.
Avoid crotch-pocket driving with the new Dodge Durango.

Avoid crotch-pocket driving with the new Dodge Durango.

Are you tired of the snow yet? I guess that is a bit of a silly question seeing as we all love snow so much. And we all also love sweeping the snow off the vehicle every morning and when we get out of work at the end of the day.
Teachers’ contract next hurdle

Teachers’ contract next hurdle

On any list of matters that premier-designate Christy Clark would sooner not have to confront straightaway, contract talks with the B.C. Teachers' Federation would surely rank near the top.
What natives want

What natives want

Freedom isn't segregation on a reservation miles away from anything. Justice isn't having the police do nothing about our women getting killed because they "don't have enough evidence." Equality isn't having a card that says I am an Indian.
Organize your own dog rally

Organize your own dog rally

This is in response to the letter to the editor in Wednesday's edition titled, Why no rally in P.G.? from a Dori Tomra. Ms.