She's looking for the son she was forced to give up in 1969
19Well, a lot of things were better back then. You could live your life without the constant oversight of government. They had a homestead act where, if you wanted to put in the work, could get land and build yourself a future without reams and reams of red tape and years of paying back loans at inflated rates. Want to hitchhike around the province and sleep in parks? Not a problem if you weren't bothering anyone. A couple of small examples, but living your life, as long as you didn't hurt anyone else, had a lot more freedom back then, instead of the endless bureaucracy that exists today. Today you can't build a house, dig a well, install a septic system yourself unless you hire it out to contractors because they are suppose to be the only ones who can do it properly. As far as government is concerned people no longer have the ability or brains to do jobs the right way. Even if you get the proper permits and have all the necessary inspections.
5- Chestor
Diving through Prince George's 2025 financial statements
91 RDFFG should be paying COPG not the other way around2 How does one get promoted from one position to another and recieve less pay over the course of the year than their successor3 how does organizing concerts by washed up and no name bands command such a salary. especially since its higher than someone responsible for public safety. I would expect that the chief and deputy chief for fire to be a little more compensated than the manager of an ice rink
1- TheBoss1981
She's looking for the son she was forced to give up in 1969
8People often look back at PG yesteryear with rose coloured glasses thinking all was better than today. Ms Hawkes tale certainly illustrates that’s not the case. Thankfully, society’s attitudes & actions have improved through the decades regarding teenage pregnancy. Godspeed Ms Hawkes with the search for your son.
2- Mr Science
Four local First Nations buy Plateau Sawmill site in historic agreement
6"We believe in building economic resilience through revenue generation". To bad our governments don't understand that basic concept!!
2- jrcnobody
Texas cyclists ride through PG during 6,437-km trek to Alaska
2“Volunteerism and community engagement.”Yep, if all of us followed that credo so many problems that plague society would certainly improve. But hey, it’s a lot easier to doom-scroll, watch sports, & point fingers while complaining in the comments section.
6- Mr Science
Diving through Prince George's 2025 financial statements
7I will definitely be reviewing the gaps in the wage metrics for one of my University research papers in the near future. I'd love to see the citizen offer us a wage gap report. It seems that some employees had some directive to not report to protect privacy.
1- Tammy Lopes
Diving through Prince George's 2025 financial statements
7they make a lot of $$...way more than federal and provincial counterparts...way more.
1- Bob Robertson
Major federal funding for North Coast Transmission Line
3What a financial relief for Eby.Now he can return his focus to bloat the public service even more bloated than its bloated self right now and plunge the provincial deficit and debt even further into the deep abyss.
4- BGeez
Province better-prepared to handle extreme summer heat
3More scary climate statements to try and get us to swallow the climate catastrophe scenario.
3- Alt Center
Province better-prepared to handle extreme summer heat
3Cities built out of concrete and pavement creat a heat island effect raising the temperature higher than rural lands.
1- HeeHaw
Province better-prepared to handle extreme summer heat
2What has the heat dome got to do with the weather now in 2026? Have you even been outside?
1- Princegeorgegirl
Texas cyclists ride through PG during 6,437-km trek to Alaska
2As you complain in the comment section, ha ha haWhile volunteering is benevolent and can enrich society morally and culturally, you will never volunteer your way to utopia, because too many people seek to take advantage of other’s generosity and exploit it. I would wager there is more good will, social safety and outreach in this country today, than at any other time in its history. Is it helping? Or is it just contributing to a culture of sloth and entitlement? I think you should be careful how you invest your time and energy, make sure you’re channeling it into ventures that have fruitful outcomes. Some people give until they have nothing left, while others take as much as they can. I donate my time and money to causes I believe are worthy and there is such a thing as a lost cause.
1- Zangief
She's looking for the son she was forced to give up in 1969
2Chestor, “without the constant oversight of the gov’t.” Really? In past decades, police regularly kept track of those dastardly leftists who championed social justice, unions, & other progressive stances. As seen on the news recently, the RCMP had a racial intelligence division that monitored Indigenous leaders (what’s with the heavily redacted reports?). There were police morality squads whose mandate was to monitor the counter culture, hippies, & the LGBTQ community. In BC, could not even buy a beer on Sunday until 1986. And there was a time where grocery stores couldn’t lawfully be open on a Sunday. I would call all that serious govt oversight. Btw 1 - my nephew bicycled throughout BC last year. Often stayed overnight in parks with no or last minute reservations. No concerns. Often with govt park staff going the extra mile for him. Btw 2 - I prefer my neighbour to have a licensed tradesman install his gas fireplace or electrical box with gov’t inspections.
1- Mr Science
Texas cyclists ride through PG during 6,437-km trek to Alaska
2Wow-6437 KM in 70 short days.It must be nice to be young and strong to be capable of riding a bicycle through wind, rain, mountains and many other adverse conditions including traffic on BC's narrow two lane highways.On a recent highway trip through Mcbride my sister commented about when I was young and strong and road my bike on BC's narrow two lane roads without telling my mother where I was going.In my retirement I will simply engage with my keyboard and say what I want about what I perceive is right and what is wrong with the world today.I wish the best to this young group of adventurers and hope they life a long meaningful life and will be able to engage with their keyboards when they grow old.
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City celebrating Canada Day in the Park
2Why are the fire works canceled lately ? The city spends money on other various frivolous things that are over budget.
- Alucard
Province better-prepared to handle extreme summer heat
1Much like forest fires, cold snaps, earthquakes, power outages, etc a heat dome could occur once again. Best to learn from the past, be informed & be prepared. “What has the heat dome got to do with the weather now in 2026?” Although, not sure anyone can penetrate that logic.
1- Mr Science
CrossRoads arsonist sentencing could happen as soon as Aug. 31
1gee don't hurt yourselves getting this done...
1- bcracer
CrossRoads arsonist sentencing could happen as soon as Aug. 31
1Why waste the money and effort....there will be no consequences anyway.
1- Sea K
Diving through Prince George's 2025 financial statements
2Just to add perspective to these severely bloated salaries.City Manager Walter Blabitz makes (not earns) about $ 326000 per year.The Prime Minister of Canada earns $ 406,000 per year.How do you sleep Walter?
- BGeez
Quesnel SAR called out to Bowron Lake two times in three days
1Some people never learn.
- Dakelh tseke
