Opinion/Letters to the Editor

I'm afraid I must express my opinion about the cost of my city taxes. When I look clearly at my bill and the amount that directly goes to the city for this coming year I am paying $1,561.

As a former resident of Prince George, I still follow some of the issues facing old friends in that community.

Todd Whitcombe As I See It My page six colleague, Bruce Strachan, wrote a column last week in which he predicted that the anti-HST petition would fail, while extolling the virtues of the HST as a "transparent tax.

The Early Years Health Fair...because a good beginning lasts a lifetime. Thanks to everyone who contributed to another successful Early Years Health Fair.

Clergy Comment Ed Drewlo Second Wind Ministries It's difficult not to feel some sense of angst about the millions of barrels of oil that is spewing uncontrollably into the azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico these days.

I think Colin Kinsley is likely right that the Enbridge pipeline project, if built, would bring new jobs to northern B.C.

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Re: A ban on the sale and use of cosmetic pesticides For too long, the B.C. government has been putting the health of British Columbians at risk. There is considerable scientific evidence that warrants a precautionary approach to pesticide use.

Seems like more and more that we hear of accidents being caused by senior citizens.

Animal Tracks Kathi Travers With summer a week away now it's time to be reminded of how to keep our pets safe and happy and healthy during the hot days. Our local BC SPCA shelter and staff are on the ball, protecting our pets in summer weather.