Why Political Polarization Is Challenging Canada’s National Unity

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Political polarization is emerging as the main difficulty for Canada in terms of the whole nation remaining united. Polarization implies that individuals are more and more separated not only in their political opinions but also in their trust in institutions and even...

Opposing Ivory Tower Tyranny: Time for Action

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Winter has chilled Ottawa, prompting memories of the cacophonous Freedom Convoy of 2022. However, the courtroom is the battleground this time instead of the streets. Harold Jonker, well-known for his involvement in the trucker-led demonstration against vaccination...

What does the City do to protect vulnerable people during severe weather events?

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During heat waves and extreme cold events, the City of Prince George emergency programs team collaborates with community outreach agencies to reduce the risks and impacts to vulnerable populations. The City’s emergency programs division distributes Ministry of...

Recent accessibility meeting leads to development on broken sidewalks in the city

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On January 18th’s council meeting the advisory committee discussed the city’s accessibility issues regarding broken, cracked, and damaged sidewalks. Sidewalks such as these hinder people with disabilities, specifically those who use wheelchairs, walkers...

Donated tiny home engulfed in flames.

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One of the many donated tiny homes for people in need recently set on fire. At 04:51am on January 25, 2024, Prince George Fire Rescue responded to the reported outbuilding fire in the area of 5th Avenue and Ottawa Street (the Lower Patricia Encampment). Luckily there...

The city of Prince George has stopped posting public notices in the local newspaper.

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In November 2022 the city changed added a bylaw stating public notices could be shared to the city’s website, Facebook page and posted to the 1st floor bulletin board at City Hall rather than in the newspaper as previously required. The change was made to...