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Ex-addict says abstinence treatment works, BC's illicit drug strategy offers 'zero incentive' to quit

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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It's refreshing to hear real-world confirmation of all the things that us cranky old bigots and curmudgeons (as the more enlightened woke bunch no doubt think of us) have been saying for years. Stop all the free stuff. Consequences for your actions. Penalties for crime. Work for a living.And there's not one of us who wouldn't offer a hand up to someone who needs it, but it can NOT be a hand that only further enables a destructive lifestyle.

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Cyclist hit by vehicle on Winnipeg Street

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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I have no idea of the circumstances of this incident, but unless the facts dictate, I’m not going to conclude that this was a distracted reckless person piloting a lethal weapon. Just as often - maybe even more so - I see cyclists behaving with complete disregard for the rules of the road. And it seems there are rarely, if ever, consequences for these actions. Have you ever heard of a cyclist being ticketed for not wearing a helmet? For blowing a stop sign? For riding on the wrong side of the road? Riding without lights?

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Prince George man arrested after driving a Barbie Jeep to get a Slurpee

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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And he’s probably going to get a longer sentence than the repeat offender that torched the brewery.

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What's next for Lower Patricia and the Little Prince?

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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Excellent idea Tim. And while we’re at it, let’s pull down all the power lines, eliminate automobiles, and cancel modern medicine. After all, they’re just more reminders of those dastardly colonials. I’m so done with that narrative.

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Hotel development coming to Prince George Airport

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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This is an honest question: how does a partnership with First Nations work in project like this? Are a certain percentage of the construction work and/or operating positions earmarked for the FN? Or is it an upfront fee or ongoing fees paid for using the land? Or is a percentage of the revenue going to the bands? I hope that people actually have to ‘do’ something to be part of this “economic opportunity”…

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Part 2: Prince George, like other B.C. communities, must revitalize its downtown core

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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Several years ago I built a new workshop. The land I built it on had an unresolved drainage problem that I had to take care of before construction. To do otherwise would have been foolhardy. The city’s unresolved problems may not be drainage, but to spend huge dollars on a project like this before fixing the ills of the downtown core would be just as foolhardy.

Prince George council endorses federal application for addition to L'heidli T'enneh reserve lands

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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Seriously? Will this nonsense ever stop?

Generational shift, redirected financial incentives needed to address family doctor shortage

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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I’m a senior citizen fortunate enough to have a family doctor, but I’m frightened that the system I’ve paid into all my life but used sparingly, won’t be there when I need it. The long wait times for procedures critical to quality of life are tantamount to a death sentence for many. To add to the frustration, seeking private care, which I would do even though I’m loath to pay twice, is off limits in B.C. due to our socialist government policies. In order to treat everyone the same (with the usual exceptions that can’t be discussed), there’s a missed opportunity to open up spots for those who don’t have that “privileged” option.

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Unhoused Prince George senior tells his story

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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Wow - that’s quite a story. Kudos to the Seniors Resource Centre for your good work, and kudos to Mr. Greene; in spite of difficult circumstances, you pursued a life of hard work and contribution without looking for someone to blame, and you take personal accountability when it needs to be taken. Best wishes to you.

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Historic drug bust a sign organized crime using Prince George as a hub

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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Where do all these ‘counterfeit cigarettes’ come from?

Judge reserves sentence for violent liquor store robber

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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I’m so fed up with seeing indigenous heritage being used as an excuse for everything. When will this ever stop? It’s time for this special group of people to start taking responsibility for their actions and their future on the same terms as the rest of us

No jail time for shoplifter who stole items for daughters he hadn't seen in years

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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I am so weary of seeing special treatment for certain groups of Canadians. I hope this out-of-control woke pendulum has truly started its swing back to reality. This country has gone nuts.

Machete-wielding man acquitted of all charges

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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You’ve got to be kidding. Sigh…

Prince George artist unveils new mural at CN Centre

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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Nice!

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Murphy Abraham to run for the NDP in Nechako Lakes

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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While I applaud anyone who takes the initiative to run for political office, I’m wary of someone whose idea of success is to secure taxpayer funding for the benefit of only a small part of the constituent population base. I’ve always marvelled that even the smallest reserve often has a community centre that is lavish compared to other rural neighborhoods who build and support their facilities with meager government grants, fund raisers, and community initiatives.

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Prince George grocers being hit harder by shoplifters

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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Re: Skakun’s comment, “some people get charged and held accountable and others don’t for whatever reasons and it’s a problem”. We generally know what those reasons are, we’re just not allowed to talk about them.

Two people hit by vehicles in two days

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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S Goods, you may be technically correct and yes, drivers need to pay attention…but common sense says that a pedestrian doesn’t get to abdicate all responsibility. There’s little point in being “dead” right. I see just as many distracted pedestrians with their heads buried in their phones who launch out into the crosswalk oblivious to what’s going on around them. And if it’s nighttime in bad weather and they’re dressed in black… well, you get it…

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Exploration Place names new executive director

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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Ms. Leier, I hope that next morning when you walk into your air conditioned office, flip on the lights, and turn on your computer that you remember that the nice building you’re in and all the technology that went into it were designed, built, and funded pretty much exclusively by the ancestors of those wretched colonials you’re determined to cancel. And despite all the accolades and awards you folks are heaping on yourselves, your business model is in trouble and you’re seeking extra funds from the very people you’re demeaning. I’m so done with this stuff.

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School board passes unanimous vote to close Giscome Elementary School

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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The comment ““This is one of the very rare occurrences where everybody sees the education program exactly the same way” is poignant. It’s not difficult to have true public consultation when that’s the case. The proposal to revamp the school district logo is another story. It’s not a “proposal”, they’ve already hired a consultant to do it. And the so-called public engagement survey being circulated is completely biased and based on closed questions that force you to their desired results (just like the previous Shas’ti Kelly Rd questionnaire). If you want to say, “don’t change the current logo”, too bad - that’s not an offered option.

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Prince George's John Hart Bridge set to close Oct.

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

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They should probably stage a tow truck at the roundabout. Many drivers whisk right through it without a thought (or understanding) about the need to yield to vehicles already in the roundabout.