Opinion/Letters to the Editor

Let’s hope COVID-19 put an end to two stupid stereotypes. First, governments can move quickly and change direction overnight when sufficiently motivated.

It was icy and the pickup truck on the road in front of me started sliding out of control as it rounded a corner on our way back from the ski hill the other day.

“Space is big. You just won’t believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it’s long way down the road to the chemist’s, but that’s just peanuts to space.” So wrote Douglas Adams in A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

I am writing regarding the delivery policy of Canada Post. I am 71 years old and I have been self-isolating since Feb 2020. I am a caregiver 24-7 and was unable to take anytime off for respite due to COVID-19.

There is no sugar coating the fact that 2020 has been an incredibly difficult year for businesses that are the lifeblood of our tourism industry.

I would like to commend Mike Maslen for his letter in the Citizen. He wrote what a lot of people think about but do not have the courage to write about. The city’s bureaucracy, bloated salaries, and people using Prince George as a stepping stone.

For over 50 years, the YMCA of Northern BC has been a cornerstone to our community through child care services, camps, community health services, employment services, recreation, and health and fitness.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is driving Canadians toward a carbon tax ditch and B.C. Premier John Horgan should grab the wheel.

Dear Santa, Thank you for recognizing Too Close 2 Home as a diverse group of PG citizens trying to invest in the future of our city (which we love!).

This editorial first appeared in the Dec. 24, 2013 edition of The Citizen and it's become a bit of a local favourite for its twist on the famous "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" letter.