Finnley Goddard, front left, was honoured at the Prince George Highway Rescue Society centre for his heroism when he made sure his family got safely out of their vehicle after an accident. Along with Finn is brother Oliver, father Blake and mother Kristi, with members of the society while John Brink is on the far left and Amanda Keller is on the far right.
CHRISTINE
HINZMANN
Citizen staff
The Prince George Highway Rescue Society has honoured a young local hero with the help of an area MP, community members and businesses.
Finnley Goddard, 11 years old, was in a pickup truck with his family on Oct. 24 when his dad Blake lost control while trying to navigate an icy bend on an isolated
road near Hixon.
After the truck rolled and came to rest on its passenger side in a field, Finn quickly unbuckled his eight-year-old brother Oliver and got him to safety, then went to help Blake.
Mom Kristi said she was in full panic mode at that time but Finn just kept telling her “you got this, you’ve gotta get out!”
Luckily with some help from Blake and
a farmer who heard the crash, Kristi got out safely.
Finn was recognized as the PG Cougars Hero of the Week for his quick thinking action.
When another community member read about Finn’s action on social media, she immediately thought he needed to be recognized further for his efforts.
Citizen staff
Two Prince George men have been sentenced to life in prison for their role in a shooting that left two men and a dog dead, and seriously injured another man.
B.C. Supreme Court Justice Marguerite Church sentenced Seaver Tye Miller, 25, to life in prison without eligibility for parole for 15 years and Joshua Steven West, 37, to life in prison without eligibility for parole for 13 years for the Jan. 25, 2017 incident. Church imposed the sentences proposed as joint submissions by the Crown and the men’s defence lawyers. She said West will be eligible for parole sooner because the former heavy equipment operator was “less entrenched in the criminal lifestyle.” The two pleaded guilty to causing the deaths of David Laurin Franks and Thomas Burt Reed. They were shot to death in their car at a pullout alongside Foothills Boulevard after driving to the spot to sell some cocaine.
“While this is not a planned, deliberate murder, they brought shotguns –ostensibly to rob (the victims). They used those shotguns to shoot indiscriminately into the vehicle,” Church said. “The moral blameworthiness of the offenders is significant.”
WHAT:
Council consideration of applications:
•Liquor Licence Application No. LL100172
•Proposed “City of Prince George 155 George Street Road Closure BylawNo. 9141, 2020”
Public Hearing:
•“City of Prince George Zoning BylawNo. 7850, 2007, Amendment BylawNo. 9074, 2019”
WHEN:
Monday, November 23, 2020
WHERE:
Council ChambersofCity Hall, 2nd Floor,1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC
PROPOSALS:
1. “City of Prince George 155 George Street Road Closure BylawNo. 9141, 2020”
Applicant: City of Prince George
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter,the City of Prince George intends to close an approximate 144.9 square metres (m²) portion of lane as shown on Reference Plan EPP104532, dedicated on Plan 1268, adjacent to the property legally described as Lot 1, Plan PGP44884, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #1 below
The purpose of the road closure is to enable the sale of the closed road area to the adjacent property owner Regional District of Fraser-FortGeorge. The proposed closure and sale provides the property owner the ability to consolidate the closed road area with their adjacent property
Location Map #1 155 George Street Road Closure
2. Liquor Licence Application No. LL100172
Applicant: Spruceland 10th Avenue Liquor Store Ltd. for F. &I.Investments Ltd., Inc. No. 185071
Subject Property: 1073 Central Street
Time: 7:00 p.m.
The applicant has applied to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch to move their existing Liquor PrimaryLicence, currently operating at 3240 10th Avenue, to anew location within in an existing building on the subject property
The purpose of this application is to facilitate the liquor retail use at the newlocation on the subject property
The existing Liquor PrimaryLicence wasapproved for liquor service from Sundayto Saturdaybetween the hoursof9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. No changes are proposed to the days or hoursofliquor service.
2.1 “City of Prince George Zoning BylawNo. 7850, 2007, Amendment BylawNo. 9074, 2019”
Applicant: Don Kehler for F.&I. Investments Ltd., Inc. No. 185071
BylawNo. 9074, 2019 proposes to rezone the subject property from C6: Highway Commercial to C6l: Highway Commercial.
The purpose of this application is to facilitate aLiquor Retail use on the subject property,orother uses, pursuant to the proposed C6l: Highway Commercial zoning designation(s).
The proposed Zoning Amendment Bylawand Liquor Licence Application apply to the property legally described as Lot 8, District Lot 936, Cariboo District, Plan 15557, as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #2 below
Location Map #2 1073 Central Street
HOWCAN IPROVIDE COMMENT?
Residents are invited to provide comment in writing,bytelephone or in person.
Residents are encouraged to provide written comments to Council to be included in the Council meeting agenda package and available for public viewing on the City’swebsite.
Forsubmissions to be included on the agenda for Council’sreviewinadvance of the meeting date, theymust be received by the Corporate Officer no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2020.Submissions received after the noted deadline and before 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2020,will be provided to Council on the dayof the meeting for their consideration during deliberations on the application.
Submissions maybesent by email to cityclerk@princegeorge.ca, faxed to (250) 561-0183, mailed or delivered to the address noted below
Residents wishing to provide comments to Council on the following Bylaws and applications, maydoso, by submitting written correspondence:
•“City of Prince George Zoning BylawNo. 7850, 2007, Amendment BylawNo. 9074, 2019”;
•Liquor Licence Application No. LL100172; and
•“City of Prince George 155 George Street Road Closure BylawNo. 9141, 2020”.
Please note that written submissions for all applications will formpartofthe Council agenda, become public record and are posted on the City’swebsite. By making awritten submission you are consenting to the disclosure of anypersonal information that you provide.
Submissions by telephone
In an efforttoprovide the public with options to speak to Council on aPublic Hearing application(s) and in accordance with Ministerial Order No. M192, the City now offers participation remotely via telephone during Public Hearings.
Telephone submissions mayonly be received during Formal Public Hearings. Residents are invited to participate by telephone for the following application:
• “City of Prince George Zoning BylawNo. 7850, 2007, Amendment BylawNo. 9074, 2019”.
Residents can pre-register to speak to the proposed Bylaw(s) live via telephone. Preregistration will be open from 8:30 a.m., Thursday, November 19, 2020 to Monday, November 23, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. To pre-register to speak to Council via phone, visit our website www.princegeorge.ca/publichearings to complete an online registration formorcall 311. If you miss pre-registering,please watch the online live meeting broadcast as there will be an opportunity for you to call in for alimited period of time.
Submissions in person
Residents who wish to speak in person can do so during the Public Hearing in Council Chambersonthe 2nd Floor of City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2020
The City of Prince George follows the ordersofthe Provincial Health Officer and guidelines regarding the size of gatherings and physical distancing.Where Public Hearings are required to be held, measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of membersofthe public attending the Public Hearing to provide comments.
City of Prince George open Council meetings are public and maybetelevised, streamed live by webcast, recorded and archived on the City’swebsite for viewing by the public. By attending an open Council meeting or making asubmission at aPublic Hearing you are consenting to the disclosure of anypersonal information that you provide.
Formore detailed information on providing submissions to Council, please visit www princegeorge.ca/publichearings.
Authority
Personal information is collected under the authority of section 26(g) and disclosed under the authority of section 33.1(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). Forinformation or questions, contact the City’sFIPPACoordinator at (250) 561-7600 or 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC, V2L 3V9.
Acopyofthe proposed Bylaws, applications and anyrelated documents will be available for reviewbythe public on the City’swebsite www.princegeorge.ca under ‘News and Notices’ beginning November 10, 2020.These documents mayalso be reviewedatthe Development Services office on the 2nd Floor of City Hall on November 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 23, 2020,between the hoursof 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Formore information, please contact Development Services in person, by telephone at (250)561-7611 or by email to devserv@princegeorge.ca.
Formore information related to Road Closures, please contact Real Estate Services, by telephone at (250) 561-7611 or by email to realestate@princegeorge.ca.
Formore information related to the Public Hearing participation and procedures, please contact the Legislative Services Division by telephone (250) 561-7600 or by email to cityclerk@princegeorge.ca.
9040, 2020”
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Council of the City of Prince George (the “City”) intends to consider “City of Prince George Business Regulation and Licencing Bylaw No. 9040, 2020” at its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2020,at 6:00 p.m. in the Council ChambersatCity Hall, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC.
The purpose of proposed “City of Prince George Business Regulation and Licencing BylawNo. 9040, 2020” is to update business licence regulations to reflect current business trends, provide clarity of the regulations, and provide consistency with provincial legislation. The notable changes that are proposed include:
•The ability to pro-rate aBusiness Licence fee for newbusinesses applying for a licence. The pro-rated fee would only apply to businesses that renewtheir annual Business Licence by January1ofeach calendar year;
•Offence and penalty updates that will provide the ability to ticket for minor offences and proceed with summaryconviction only for major offences; and
•Business licence categoryupdates to reduce the total number of categories and to provide consistency with the uses defined under “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007”.
BylawNo. 9040, if adopted, would come into full force and effect January1,2021 and would repeal the existing “City of Prince George Business Regulation and Licencing BylawNo. 7851, 2007” and “City of Prince George Vehicles for Hire BylawNo. 7853, 2007”.
Residents are invited to provide comment in writing.
Residents are encouraged to provide written comments to Council to be included in the Council meeting agenda package and available for public viewing on the City’swebsite.
Forsubmissions to be included on the agenda for Council’sreviewinadvance of the meeting date, theymust be received by the Corporate Officer no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Submissions received after the noted deadline and before 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2020,will be provided to Council on the dayof the meeting for their consideration during deliberations on the application.
Submissions maybesent by email to cityclerk@princegeorge.ca, faxed to (250) 561-0183, mailed or delivered to the address noted below
Please note that written submissions for all applications will formpartofthe Council agenda, become public record and are posted on the City’swebsite. By making awritten submission you are consenting to the disclosure of anypersonal information that you provide.
Personal information is collected under the authority of section 26(g) and disclosed under the authority of section 33.1(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). Forinformation or questions, contact the City’sFIPPACoordinator at (250) 561-7600 or 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 3V9.
Acopyofthe proposed Bylawand other related documents will be available for review by the public on the City’swebsite www.princegeorge.ca under ‘News and Notices’ beginning November 10, 2020.These documents mayalso be reviewedatthe Development Services office on the 2nd Floor of City Hall on November 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 23, 2020, between the hoursof8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Formore information on the proposed Bylawplease contact Development Services in person, by telephone at (250)561-7611 or by email to devserv@princegeorge.ca.
This is the first of two (2) publications of this notice.
Dated this 12th dayofNovember,2020.
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAWNO. 8383, 2011 AMENDMENT BYLAWNO. 9154, 2020
Subject Property –9800 Sintich Road and 9912 Sintich Road
The City of Prince George is considering an amendment to the City of Prince George Official Community Plan (OCP) BylawNo. 8383, 2011 by redesignating a0.15 ha portion of 9800 Sintich Road from Rural Resource to Business District, Service Commercial and a0.15 ha portion of 9912 Sintich Road from Business District, Service Commercial to Rural Resource. The application is to facilitate aland transfer between the subject properties and includes a rezoning application (BylawNo. 9155, 2020).
Please visit the CityofPrince George website at www princegeorge.ca for more detailed information. From the homepage of the City of Prince George website click on “Business and Development”; click on “Planning and Development”; click on “Land Use”; and scroll down to “Applications in Progress”.
The City requests written comment from anyperson, organization, or agencies that maybeaffected by this amendment to the OCP.Please forward anywritten submissions by 4pm, November 20, 2020 to the Development Services Division at 1100 Patricia Boulevard, PG V2L 3V9, Email: devserv@princegeorge.ca
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Amanda Keller quickly reached out to the community and found the Prince George Highway Rescue Society wanted to help give Finn the accolades he deserved.
Keller rallied several members of the public, small businesses and one very impressed MP for Cariboo-Prince George, Todd Doherty, to come take part in a small ceremony held at the society’s station.
Keller said she was so moved by how Finn took action, making sure his family was safe in the face of danger, she couldn’t just let it go by
“It gave me goose bumps to hear about how brave he was,” Keller said “Things can happen very fast and if they weren’t so lucky it could’ve gone a very different way I chose to have this event here at the Prince George Highway Rescue centre because if the accident had been worse this team would’ve been deployed to go out and rescue the family.”
The society honoured Finn with a certificate recognizing his quick action, and so did Doherty, who chose to recognize both boys as they faced adversity together to help their parents.
When Finn was called up to the front of the room it seemed like Christmas morn-
ing because there were so many gifts on the table waiting for Finn and younger brother Oliver to collect
“Finn has been kind of overwhelmed with the recognition,” Kristi said after the ceremony
Mom wasn’t really surprised that Finn took such quick action while remaining calm through the whole experience.
“Since kindergarten all his friends’ parents would tell their kids if anything goes wrong find Finn, he’ll know what to do,” Kristi said. “He’s always just been like that.”
Blake took a moment to reflect back.
“We were all pretty overwhelmed at the time of the accident and to see Kristi in panic mode was hard but she knows what could have happened,” Blake said “Kristi works at the coroner’s office and she’s seen the worst of the worst. So it’s a quick wake up and you sure become grateful for everything working that day, like air bags and then Finn as he took action because everything changes that quick.”
Those in the community who gave Finn gifts and gift certificates include Doug’s Donuts, Northland Dodge, Sticky’s Candy, Sushi Yuri, John Brink Group of Companies, Famous Players, Diamante Body and Boutique, Beanne Krause, Sat and Preet Sandhu, Mike Harbak and Amanda Keller
City of Prince George 2021 Council Meeting Schedule
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to section 127 of the Community Charter, Prince George City Council has established the date, time, and place of the regular Council meetings to be held in 2021. The 2021 meeting schedule is available for reviewonthe City’swebsitewww.princegeorge.ca and on the public notice bulletin board located on the 1st Floor of City Hall, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George,BC, between the hoursof8:30 a.m. –5:00 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday, except statutoryholidays.
Forfurther information, please contact the Legislative Services Division at (250) 561-7655 or cityclerk@princegeorge.ca.
DATED the 12th dayofNovember,2020
Walter Babicz Corporate Officer
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Reed’s Shih Tzu dog, Molly, was also killed in the shooting
Bradley William Knight, who dove onto the back seat floor of the car, was badly injured but survived the attack.
Knight said the wounds he suffered left him with balance troubles and constant pain that requires over-the-counter medication. He said he had to endure isolation from family and friends due to witness protection and in certain areas of the city, he still feels afraid and is “always looking over my shoulder.”
Reed’s sister, Natalie Jones, said her brother struggled with addiction but nonetheless held down steady work.
The court has heard Reed agreed to drive Franks to the scene to carry out the transaction while Knight had come along for the ride and Fletcher made note of Reed’s generosity.
“He was the guy who always helped people and said ‘I’ll give you a ride,’ and it took his life,” Jones said.
Franks’ father, Larry, said his son has two daughters and that he will never be able to see his grandson or granddaughter
Reed was 51 years old and Franks 46 years old at the time of their deaths. Miller’s proposed sentence is longer in part due to a criminal record that included a conviction for assault that led to a firearms prohibition. It also appeared it was his idea to lure Franks to the spot with the aim of stealing his drugs.
In 2019, Aaron Ryan Moore was sentenced to five years on two counts of criminal negligence causing death in relation to the crime.
Less credit for time served, he had 9 1/2 months remaining.
A sentencing hearing for Perry Andrew Charlie, who was found guilty of second-degree murder following a trial in November 2019, is scheduled for Dec. 12.
All four have remained in custody since their arrests shortly after the incident.
ARTHUR WILLIAMS
Citizen staff
Acting city manager Walter Babicz has shaken up the city’s senior administration, eliminating six management and four unionized positions.
The move was part of a shakeup of the city’s administration structure to reduce costs, Babicz said in an email
“This week, the city eliminated six exempt/management positions
(one will be refilled) and four CUPE positions (one of the CUPE positions was vacant but will now not be filled)
This was part of implementing a new organizational structure that reduces the number of departments and streamlines operations in order to reduce costs,” Babicz said. The names and titles of the senior administrators laid off weren’t provided.
The moves come after former city manager Kathleen Soltis parted
ways with the city in September after a “mutual decision” by Soltis and council. Council appointed Babicz, the city’s former general manager of administrative services, to serve as acting city manager Wells, the former general manager of planning and development, was appointed deputy city manager In September, Mayor Lyn Hall said there is no immediate plan to replace Soltis.
The Prince George Aquatic Centre will be welcoming more swimmers and offering more services starting in January.
The aquatic centre reopened on Sept. 8 with new public safety measures in place, after closing in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under the current schedule, the pool offers five swimming blocks per day on weekdays and four per day on weekends. Each block is either 90 minutes or two hours long, and a maximum of 50 pool users are allowed at
one time. Under the new schedule proposed to begin in January, the pool will offer five swim blocks a day every day. Each block will be up to 2.5 hours long, and will allow either 65, 80 or 130 swimmers.
In addition, diving boards and towers will reopen during “everyone welcome” swims on the weekend, and aquafit and lifeguard programs will resume The sauna, steam room and fitness centre will remain closed.
Physical distancing measures will still be in place, including limits on how many people can use the hot tub, lazy river and swim lanes
Citizen staff
The Prince George transit system has been operating at roughly 45 per cent of normal ridership since the start of the pandemic, according to a report presented to city council Monday..
“The loss in revenue as a result of the pandemic has been significant,” the report states. “Staff is expecting
a roughly $1-million loss in revenue before year-end.”
From March to June, city buses weren’t collecting fares as part of public health precautions and the significant and sustained drop in ridership is expected to continue.
“At the beginning of September, the ridership did not see its normal increase from post-secondary stu-
dents,” the report states. “Ridership will likely continue a slow and steady trend of increases over the next year. However, it is not expected to make a full recovery until the confidence of riders is fully restored. This will depend on the return to physical classroom attendance at post-secondary institutions and shifting workplaces back to an office setting.”
Gone are the days when Prince George residents will find their rejected glass bottles atop their blue recycling bin. Curbside glass recycling will start Dec. 1. All households will get a grey box delivered to their homes prior to the start date. The grey box will go alongside the blue boxes designated for certain papers and plastics. When the blue box campaign in BC was launched in 2014 glass wasn’t part of the plan for fear the other materials would be contaminated by potentially broken glass.
“When you put glass into a curbside bin and threw it into a truck, it’s likely to break and it will end up with all of those pieces contaminating other materials in the load,” Dave Lefebvre, with Recycle BC who oversees the blue box program, said.
Glass bottles, clear and coloured, glass jars clear and coloured will be accepted. All lids will still go in the blue box. Drinking glasses, dishes, cookware, window glass, mirrors, ceramic products, light bulbs or light fixtures won’t be accepted
What: NoticeofconsiderationregardingTemporary UsePermitNo.239
When and Where:
1:30p.m.,Thursday,November19,2020 RegionalDistrictBoardRoom 155GeorgeStreet,PrinceGeorgeBC
Owner: DarcyMortimerandDebraDagenais
Proposal: ThepurposeofTemporaryUsePermit No.239istopermitCampgrounduselimited toamaximumof25campsitesandTourist Accommodationuselimitedtoamaximumof10 cabinsfora3yearperiod.ThesubjectpropertyisLot 1DistrictLots3356,3360,3361and8199Cariboo DistrictPlanPGP40923.Thepropertyislocatedat 2015IslePierreRoad,PrinceGeorge.
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AcopyoftheproposedPermitand anyrelevantbackgroundmaterialsareavailablefor reviewbythepublicontheRegionalDistrict’swebsite athttp://www.rdffg.bc.ca/services/development/landuse-planning/current-applications/orattheRegional Districtoffice,byappointmentonly,Mondaythrough Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, between October 22, 2020, and November 19, 2020 TheRegionalDistrict OfficewillbeclosedonNovember11,2020.Tomake anappointmentcontacttheRegionalDistrictat developmentservices@rdffg.bc.caorat250-960-4400
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TED CLARKE Citizen staff
Saturday night was a time to celebrate for Adam Hawkins and he went and bought a bottle of champagne to mark the occasion, knowing Joe Biden had been declared the U.S. president-elect after defeating Donald Trump.
Four days after the first votes were being counted, Biden locked up Pennsylvania and Hawkins could finally relax, knowing the vote he sent to his Seattle home in King County helped make a difference.
The 27-year-old UNBC glacial geology doctoral student was waiting to hear Biden’s speech Saturday before jumping on board a Zoom call with his family back home. He considered himself lucky to have spent the past five years in Prince George.
“Coming from a family with a lot of
strong women, the guy that Trump was, he represented a certain stepping backward and not exactly a step forward for the country,” said Hawkins. “It’s pretty remarkable and certainly historic to see the first female and first person of colour to be the vice-president elect for the U.S. Some of the House and Senate seats we have some of the first (trans-gender) people and an increase in the number of First Nations representatives in the House. It’s great to see that increase in diversity.”
Chris Morgan, a UNBC natural resources and environmental studies graduate student, is from Wisconsin, one of the last states to go to Biden, after first going Republican red in the preliminary vote count
Morgan said he was blindsided by how close the vote actually was.
“We expected a serious rebuke of Trump
CHRISTINE HINZMANN
Citizen staff
This would’ve been the 24th annual REAPS Recycle Toy Drive but the event has been canceled due to the pandemic.
Year after year, REAPS has offered the community’s children a chance to clear out their toy boxes in anticipation of the new toys Santa would bring by donating their slight-
and right wing nationalism and the fact it was so close, even with the victory, is bit disheartening,” Morgan said. It’s still a disappointment that very close to half the country, despite all we’ve been through the past four years, still support this man. He clearly wasn’t a president for the entire country, just a lack of civility and compassion. Trump was loyal to his supporters, for the most part, and didn’t necessarily care about anybody else. At the very least, Biden will be a sense of calm, but if we’re able to flip the senate blue as well there’s a lot more good he can do ”
SUBMITTED PHOTO
UNBC student and Seattle native Adam Hawkins and his partner, Jane Markin, toast the U.S. presidential election results.
ly used toys to those children in need in Prince George.
During the COVID threat, all items received have to be stored for up to 48 hours, sanitized, and the room to accommodate all the volunteers needed to organize all the toys into categories while keeping a safe social distance from one another made the project an impossibility for REAPS.
“I’m really upset about this,” Terri McClymont, executive
director of REAPS, said. “It’s unfortunate but there are some sacrifices that we have to make and I really hope people continue to find ways to donate.”
McClymont suggests people can contact agencies themselves to see if they are accepting donations during the pandemic or perhaps keeping it closer to home by sharing the toys with friends and neighbours.
“Kids love to share,” McClymont said
Citizen staff
Northern Development Initiative Trust announced nearly $856,000 in funding for the City of Quesnel’s ambitious $24-million plan to redevelop the town’s waterfront.
The grant is the single largest sum the trust has awarded under its Strategic Initiative Fund. The Quesnel Waterfront Plan was completed in 2019 and calls for numerous improvements and new ammenities to be built along the Fraser and Quesnel Rivers in three phases over 10-plus years.
“The Quesnel waterfront project is a multi-pronged initiative that will transform the city’s historic waterfront into a destination, creating new opportunities for
growth, job creation and revenue,” Northern Development CEO Joel McKay said.
The first phase of the plan will look at enhancements along eight kilometres of waterfront, allowing for future opportunities like boutique shopping, patio dining and recreation. The plan will also feature the Lhtako Dene Cultural Centre and improve existing amenities such as the Riverfront Trail and Fraser River Footbridge.
“This particular investment will enable us to accelerate the implementation of our waterfront development strategy, a key component of our plan to position Quesnel as an attractive destination for visitors, residents and investors,” Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson said.
TED CLARKE
Citizen staff
Todd Doherty still feels guilt, anger and torment, nearly four decades after he lost his best friend to suicide. It happened when they were 14 when Kenny, his cadet companion in Williams Lake, decided to end his life and it left Doherty with gut-wrenching questions of what he could done differently to prevent it from happening. That feeling has never left him and it’s motivating the MP for Cariboo-Prince George to do something about it to try to prevent others from having to cross that bridge into despair
Backed by the Canada Suicide Prevention Service, Doherty is leading a push to bring in a three-digit national suicide prevention and crisis intervention hotline to meet the growing demand for mental health counseling services. He wants every Canadian to be able to call 9-8-8 to instantly connect despondent individuals with a
trained professional who can talk them out doing anything drastic and knows how to help them find the help they need.
Doherty says calls to the Canada Suicide Prevention Service have increased 200 per cent during the pandemic and he said the BC Health Services crisis hotlines are overwhelmed with calls, resulting in increased wait times. He’s sat with teenagers who have lost friends and the families of first responders left to try to pick up the pieces and he says the time is now for action
“When we have an emergency for police, fire and ambulance it’s just instinctive to call 9-1-1, when you want telephone information it’s instinctive to dial 4-1-1, and now with COVID and increasing anxiety and isolation we know that leads to more and more mental health issues and suicidal thoughts,” said Doherty. “I just thought now is the time to bring a national suicide prevention hotline to our country. We know our national mental health organiza-
tions have been working towards this and I have been working with them on this. I have the support of the Canadian Mental Health Association. ”
On Oct. 17, U.S president Donald Trump signed a bipartisan bill to make 9-8-8 the number to call to reach the national suicide prevention hotline and Doherty says it makes sense to keep the same number to increase the likelihood Canadians remember it. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and BC premier John Horgan have encouraged Canadians to call the 2-1-1 help line to find suicide prevention services but Doherty says those services vary by region or province there is no guarantee callers will get a live voice on the other end of the call.
Reaching out and asking for help is so hard, with the stigma that is built around suicide,” he said. “When you finally are ready to (make that call) you don’t want a recording or elevator music on the other ends, you want a caring compassionate
voice that can help you through the darkest moments.”
This is not the first time Doherty has tackled a mental health issue since being first elected in 2015 as a Conservative MP In 2018, he initiated a private member’s bill that was passed into law that provided the federal framework for diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in first responders.
Doherty has tabled a motion to introduce the national three-digit number legislation and he’s hoping to debate the topic soon in the House of Commons so it can go to a vote He’s confident all the federal parties will support it ,as will the phone companies needed to provide the system infrastructure.
“I’m not saying this will curb suicidethere’s so much more that needs to be done - but it will save lives and it’s one critical step forward if we’re able to do it,” said Doherty.
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Judy Russell Presents a stage reading of Miracle on 34th Street in time for Christmas at Theatre NorthWest.
“The arts are so important for the mental health of the community and I think we all need something positive to focus on,” Judy Russell said “Stage readings present a new challenge and we are excited to be working on this piece and are ready to present to the community.”
This stage reading of the play Miracle on 34th Street is from the adaptation by Mountain Community Theatre from the
novel by Valentine Davies.
The stage reading takes place Dec. 11 to 13 and 18 to 20 at 7 p.m. with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Doors open 45 minutes before the performance. Patrons will be seated by an usher upon arrival to ensure proper social distancing Miracle on 34th Street is sponsored by Selen Alpay and Canadian Tire
“I am a supporter of the arts here in town and more broadly,” Alpay said.
“It’s more important than ever to keep communities vibrant and healthy.”
Al Rempel, a local high school teacher ,and Kerry Gilbert who is from Vernon and teaches at Okanagan College, are hosting an online workshop and reading.
Interior Dialogues l & ll: Prince George will be held on Nov 22 and 29 from 1:40 to 3:30 p.m. on Zoom. The poetry workshop goes Nov. 22, followed by the poetry reading the following week.
Rempel will talk about Retorquing Your Poetry: How to Give Your Poems Power.
“So the torque is the twist at the end of
a line,” Rempel said “In my mind that is what defines poetry The torque leads to surprise. You don’t know where the poet will take you next.”
During the poetry reading on Nov 29, there will be an open mic component where those who attended the workshop the week before will have first dibs on the 10 spots available.
These events are free and presented by the Federation of BC Writers.
Participants must register to attend at bcwriters.ca/event-for-writers where they will get the Zoom meeting link.
Two Rivers Gallery’s latest exhibition is iskocîsa (little fires), featuring stop motion animation and sets by Michif artist Amanda Strong.
The exhibition showcases four stop motion animation films including Biidaaban - The Dawn Comes, How to Steal a Canoe, Flood and Four Faces of the Moon, along with the intricate sets used to create them
The films focus on Indigenous history, culture, language and knowledge. This is the biggest exhibit of Strong’s stop motion sets and films.
The iskocîsa (little fires) exhibit brings both process and final production into the gallery.
Guests will see sets, puppets and props used to create the stories in one part of the exhibit, then patrons can watch the films.
The films and sets include powerful characters like the gender-fluid youth named Biidaaban and an ancient shape shifter named Sabe, who harvests maple syrup in
an urban area
How to Steal a Canoe sees Kew, a young woman, rescue a canoe from a museum to return it to the lake it was meant to be with.
During Four Faces of the Moon, an Indigenous photographer, a self-portrait artist, travels through time to witness the impact of the railways, the slaughter of the buffalo and the impact of colonial land policies.
“Through acts of reclamation and collaboration we are telling our own stories, in our own voice, lifting up and empowering the future of Indigenous storytelling in film,” Strong said.
She is the owner, director and producer of Spotted Fawn Productions Inc. where there is a large collaborative team that comes together to create each project.
“Thousands of hours and pieces are involved, with many loving hands, to make the works move and come to life,” Strong added.
The iskocîsa (little fires) exhibit is on display at the Two Rivers Gallery until Jan. 3.
Citizen staff
Sarah Beaudry can start packing.
In less than two weeks she’ll be traveling to Kontiolahti, Finland, for the start of the BMW IBU World Cup biathlon tour later this month.
The 26-year-old Caledonia Nordic Ski Club member from Prince George posted two second-place finishes this week at the senior national team trials in Canmore to lock up a spot on the World Cup team for the opening trimester
“I’m definitely excited, obviously the big goal of the season wasn’t to qualify but it’s a step to get through and now I get to go over,” said Beaudry. “The season will be interesting based everything that’s going on in the world. I just hope to get to do some fun racing and take every race as a gift and hopefully do something good with them.”
In Thursday’s short individual race at Canmore Nordic Centre, Beaudry completed the course in 44 minutes 36.5 seconds, 1:54 off the winning pace of senior national team member Megan Bankes of Calgary (42:45.2). Beaudry shot 17-for-20, with one miss in her first standing bout and two misses in her second prone bout.
In Tuesday’s race, Beaudry was 10.7 seconds off Lunder’s winning pace (21:56.2) Moser (22:22) and Darya Sepandj of Cal-
gary (22:35.2) rounded out the top four. Emily Dickson of Burns Lake, who suffered a concussion in a roller ski crash a few weeks ago at Whistler, was unable to race at the trials.
Knowing the precautions that will be in place on the course and the fact Canadian team will remain sequestered in their hotel rooms before and after the races, Beaudry says she’s not overly concerned about the threat posed by the virus, with rates of infection continuing to rise in most countries.
“From Biathlon Canada and the International Biathlon Union there’s a lot of good protocols in place,” said Beaudry. “There’s a lot of people always reviewing the latest information on what’s going on and I think our team is really good at being cautious. It will be different this year there will be even more time spent with the team and less time spent outside the hotel rooms. But if I can race hopefully I can make everything else work too.”
To help cover tour costs, the national team is hosting an online fundraiser –Shoot For Gold – which will be live until Saturday at www.charityauctionstoday.com/ auctions/Shoot-for-Gold-2020-15802
More than $20,000 worth of merchandise will be up available in the silent online auction.
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mery Cawsey, an only child, was born in Red Deer, Alta. in 1940. His mother passed away when he was just four years old.
After high school, he was hired by the Beneficial Finance Corporation in Red Deer Three years later, he married his high school sweetheart Geraldine (Gerry) Ditto.
Gerry was born in Lacombe, Alta. in 1942
She was raised on a farm in the small community of Alix.
Gerry reflected back and said, “Emery and I actually met in grade school in the small village of Alix which is just northeast of Red Deer We dated through high school, went to barn dances together and held hands every chance we got
“In 1960, Emery moved to Red Deer and I was off to Calgary for three years of nurses training at the Calgary General Hospital. We got married in 1963 and shortly after that Emery received a transfer to Prince George which required a two-year commitment. We decided to call it our B.C. honeymoon and we moved west.”
Emery said, “I opened Beneficial’s new Prince George office above Woolworth’s, on the corner of Third Avenue and Victoria Street. We actually had more signage on the building than Woolworth’s did.
“We were totally unprepared for the boom town of Prince George. The city was exploding with people and living accommodations were hard to find. One prospective landlord demanded one year’s rent in advance - and he got it.
“There was a big demand for services and scheduled appointment dates were not always reliable. We learned patience living in a motel and finally found a place to rent.
“Slowly things came together. Gerry was working in the surgery unit at the hospital
Emery and Geraldine Cawsey and their dog Mr. Mitchell.
and my business was booming. Moving to Prince George turned out to be the right thing to do
“After the two-year commitment was up, the company being true to their word offered me another transfer.
“By this time, we could see a real future for ourselves and for the city of Prince George so we easily decided to stay. It
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seemed that nearly everyone here was new to Prince George just like us so we all had that in common.
“We met many new friends and we all became like family. I worked for Beneficial for 39 years and retired in 1999 at the age of 59.”
Gerry worked at the hospital until the children started to arrive and then she
became a stay-at-home mom.
She loved every minute of it and her life now centered around her family
They were well connected, enjoyed family activities and spent time at their cottage at Cluculz Lake.
While the children were in school, Gerry taught piano lessons and hosted recitals with her students.
The children got older and Gerry started to prepare to return to her nursing career by taking the required refresher courses. She did her homework at the same table next to the children as they did their homework.
Gerry said, “Those were really some special times. We have three wonderful children: Denise (Phil), Cheryl and Emery (Ann) and we are blessed to have six beautiful grandchildren. They are all such good people.”
Gerry went back to work and retired in 2003 after a rewarding career as an enterostomal therapy nurse at the ostomy and wound clinic.
Emery has served on the board of the Prince George Senior Citizens Housing Society, coached a minor hockey house league and is a charter member of the Spruce City Lions Club.
They are both active members of Trinity United Church, supporters of a nursing bursary with the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation and volunteers at the cancer clinic.
Over the years, they have volunteered for many major events held in Prince George that needed volunteers. They have always enjoyed time with their friends from the square dance and round dancing group, golfing and the seniors curling group just to name a few Of course, all of this has been interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, so for now they stay connected with family and friends in their small bubble, reach out to others on line and stay active by exercising at home and walking their dog Mr Mitchell.
In conclusion Emery and Gerry said, “We feel grateful for each other, for our life in Prince George, for our family and for our friends.”
CHRISTINE HINZMANN Citizen staff
The David Douglas Botanical Garden Society has put a call out for all metal sculpture artists to submit ideas for a piece to welcome visitors into the garden at UNBC.
Linda Naess, president of the garden society, said she knows artists will have good ideas on what the art piece should look like to make an impact on visitors as they enter the extensive gardens.
The group welcomes submissions from anyone interested in creating a piece to go atop the base that now sits empty just beyond the entrance to the garden.
“We’re looking for a sturdy piece since it
will remain outside and we don’t want it to be damaged,” Naess said. “We want a piece that is symbolic of the garden and may honour David Douglas in some way.”
But the society doesn’t want a bust of David Douglas and the suggestion of a Douglas fir cone was given as an example of a starting point as the Douglas fir was named for him.
Douglas was a Scottish botanist and explorer He collected species and seeds such as the Douglas fir. In 1734, on his way back to Fort Vancouver, Douglas’ canoe overturned in the Fraser River rapids just south of Fort George (Prince George). He was able to save instruments and observation notes but lost his botanical notes and
his entire collection of 400 species He died tragically seven months later at age 35.
The society has a budget of $7,500 designated for the project and the money comes from fundraising efforts, donations and there is also a grant application in the mix.
“We’re looking to finish off the entrance where we’ve recently built an arbor and we’re looking to put two plaques and a sculpture on the base as a way to identify the garden,” Naess said. “It’s something that we’ve been looking at doing for quite a while.”
There has already been expressions of interest from local artists and Naess said she’s happy about that because they would prefer a local artist create the piece.
During the pandemic, Naess said many people have naturally turned to the great outdoors and she believes there have been more visitors to the garden than ever before, including families.
As the gardens are built and maintained by volunteers, including Naess, she said she’s seen first hand how people have attended the gardens and many groups turned to the pavilion that oversees the city as a safe social-distanced meeting place.
Artists are encouraged to submit up to five different images and deadline for submissions is December 31, 2020. For more information visit www.ddbotgarden.bc.ca
MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff
When Prince George bus driver Andy Szabo saw a woman violently shaking a man as he was pulling up to a stop alongside the Spruceland Mall one late night in March, he didn’t think twice about what to do next.
Worried he might scare the two away, he put the brakes on short of the stop and jumped out to investigate. “I asked her what was going on, and she said ‘he’s not breathing,’” Szabo said in an interview
He quickly hopped back into the bus and radioed a supervisor to call 911.
Just as quickly he was back out and with the help of the woman, rolled the
unconscious man off the shelter’s bench and onto the sidewalk and began performing chest compressions - a technique
Szabo learned while taking first aid some years ago to “jump start” a heart that has stopped beating
The idea is to keep blood flowing to the brain in the hope the person will revive. It doesn’t always work, as Szabo knew only too well, having failed years ago to bring back to life a man who had drowned. Indeed, the odds of it working out are just one in 20.
But that didn’t stop Szabo from trying and this time it worked out. Suddenly, the man let out a massive gasp.
“That’s what I heard,” Szabo said. “It
CHRISTINE HINZMANN Citizen staff
While COVID-19 has slowed down and even put a stop to many aspects of people’s lives, recycling isn’t one of them. REAPS, the local recycling and environmental action planning society, has rebranded itself with a new log and will soon revamp its website to stay current. The group is also planning more outreach and expand their audience to reflect new goals, services, values and boost their presence in the community
REAPS recently received a grant from Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) for $20,000, which covers about half the cost of the rebranding that will carry REAPS strongly into the future “There’s a new logo, a website, we’re redoing our brochures, doing a public survey to find out what the public thinks of us, what we should focus on in the new year,” Terri McClymont, REAPS executive director, said. “Our image is outdated. It’s been around since 1989 and we just wanted to have more of a reflection of the whole circular economy and cradle to grave life cycle with the purpose of reducing, reusing, repairing and repurposing and also there’s the other ‘r’ - rot, for composting So we just want to include more of everything we are doing We just wanted to have a more universal brand image because we do work with the public, local government and businesses and youth so we just wanted to have something that was current and we hope to expand our audience as well.”
For all the latest changes and information about recycling in Prince George visit www.reaps.org.
was a special overwhelming feeling that I got his heart going because once he starts breathing, that means his heart is pumping.”
Szabo also quizzed the woman and, after gaining her trust, learned they had been shooting heroin when he went under In another instance of good fortune, a passerby also happened to be carrying a Narcan kit, used to resuscitate someone who has overdosed on fentanyl.
By the time paramedics had arrived, the man was sitting up and was able to stand up and walk away on his own. Two weeks later, Szabo saw the man around town.
Szabo said the whole event felt like it last just a matter of seconds but figured it took
about 10 minutes based on the time it took for emergency personnel to arrive.
Passengers on his bus, the 88 HartSpruceland, meanwhile, had been transferred to another bus to complete the route.
Szabo’s then-manager Dave Wilkins was so impressed with Szabo’s actions that he sent word on to BC Transit and this week, Szabo was among six employees to be named a BC Transit Superstar
Szabo said there is a lesson to be learned from the episode.
“In my opinion, people should take their time and look out for everyone and don’t make judgments,” he said in reference to the man suffering an overdose
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Citizen staff
Representatives of Lheidli T’enneh Nation and the McLeod Lake Indian Band welcomed the decision of the School District 57 board trustees to support the addition of two Indigenous trustees.
Saying he is happy with the outcome, Lheidli T’enneh Nation Dayi Clay Pountney added that the “work begins now” in terms of getting the provincial government to agree to the request.
MLIB deputy chief Jayde Duranleau echoed Pountney’s comments.
“This has been a long time coming,” Duranleau said.
“We’ve been in the news for awhile with this and I’m just glad to see the want for teamwork and collaboration.”
Pountney asked 18 months ago to have one of the seven school trustees elected by members of the First Nation. The McLeod Lake Indian Band joined that request in September
School District 57 will now send a letter of support to the education ministry and other provincial officials who have the authority to make the change.
Duranleau said securing approval from the province will be a step in the right direction for indigenous students.
“We can address some barriers our children are facing and obviously get them
the skills and the tools that they need to graduate, get a better education and come back to the community and support our community and make a difference,” Duranleau said
They want to see the changes in place in time for the next round of civic elections in October 2022.
Duranleau said the additions would allow the two bands to participate in board-level decisions and influence school district spending and policy, particularly in relation to instances of systemic racism.
Pountney said it could set a precedent for the rest of the province.
“I think a lot of other first nations have been watching us closely to see how this
Vanessa Charbonneau plays with a pair of kittens on Saturday morning while being “locked up” as part of the Prince George Humane Society’s In The Doghouse! Kennel Lock-In Fundraiser
is actually going to turn out... if we’re going to open that door for other first nations, we’re totally for it,” he said
About 30 per cent of students in the school district self-identify as Indigenous and neither nation has an on-reserve school.
Pountney said the move will not only help Indigenous students but improve education within the school district in general by promoting greater cultural awareness “and kind of getting rid of the ignorance that still exists.”
“I don’t think people realize who we are and what we’re about and when that’s taught more, I think a lot of that is going to go by the wayside,” he said.
Two elections in the past two weeks and two flubbed calls on my part.
In the provincial election, I didn’t see the John Horgan’s Orange Crush landslide coming. I saw the polling and what seemed to be transpiring in the Lower Mainland and particularly on the North Shore and the Fraser Valley but I was suspicious.
I thought voters would punish Horgan for calling an election a year early and during a pandemic. I thought the money, the organization and the ground game of the B.C. Liberals would hold
Before the polls closed, I entered two pools, betting on a tiny majority for the NDP.
Oops.
So I followed that up with a mirror image mistake on the U.S. election. Much of what I saw pointed to a Biden landslide, especially if he could pull in suburban and people of colour voters in Florida, Texas and North Carolina.
Ack.
I forgot (again) about the Trump factor
The man may be a racist, sexist nincompoop who has been a disaster as a pres-
ident and has done real, lasting damage to democracy in general and the republic in particular but he’s a gifted campaigner. He’s a rock star when it comes to not only motivating his supporters to vote but to get those supporters to go out and get more like-minded supporters.
Even more impressive, he pulled in millions more voters than he got four years ago. If just his 2016 base had showed up to vote, Joe Biden would have crushed him.
Where the recent provincial election and the U.S. presidential election were amazingly alike is the rural-urban divide
Except for a handful of exceptions, Trump and the B.C. Liberals are dominant in rural areas while Biden and the B.C. NDP own the cities and the suburbs.
This is where Canada and the United States are so alike.
In fact, the argument could be made that urban Canadians have far more in common
Amer Zahr is a teacher of Islamic law and he points out that while eating pork is forbidden, it is allowed out of necessity in cases of extreme hunger.
Zahr is also a Palestinian-American comedian and in a recent monologue, he stated that in the 2020 presidential election he chose ham over starvation.
He has a point. Much of what Donald Trump and his supporters say about Joe Biden is very true
Throughout his Senate career, Biden represented Delaware, the state with the most corporate-friendly laws in the United States, and Delaware Joe is a corporatist through and through.
He is also at least partially responsible for the horrendous legislation from the Bill Clinton era that resulted in the obscene incarceration rates of visible minorities in corporately run prisons
Biden did little to improve conditions for the common person in the United States while he was in the Senate and when he was vice president, Barack Obama gave corporate bankers a “get out of jail free”
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card, and federal minimum wage increases came to a halt in 2009.
Concerning the rights of Palestinians, Zahr refers to Biden as a “triple bacon cheeseburger”.
There is no doubt; Biden is ham
But Trump is starvation.
He has not only poured gasoline on the flames of misogyny and racism, he has also put the lives of millions of people at risk through his mishandling of a pandemic and he has damaged relations with many of America’s strongest allies While his predecessors and their congressional cronies whittled away at the principles of the U.S. Constitution by allowing the executive branch to gain more and more power, Trump has virtually declared himself infallible
Despite all of this, nearly half of the
with urban Americans than they do with rural Canadians and similarly, rural Americans probably feel more kinship with rural Canadians than they do with their fellow Americans in the big cities.
This is the continuation of a global trend that has been happening for decades as the world has become more urbanized while rural areas have emptied out. Closer to home, while Prince George’s population has stayed mostly flat in the past 30 years, the smaller communities in every direction have been declining.
Virtually all of B.C.’s population growth during that same time period has been south of Kamloops, with the vast majority of that in the Lower Mainland
B.C. has much in common with Arizona, where nearly three quarters of the population live in or near just one city – Vancouver and Phoenix, respectively
The further one gets away from those cities, the more the people change. Everything from relative wealth, education and health is different, as are the social and cultural worldviews
Some of those changes are minor but many of them are not only large but also divisive. On some issues, especially around
identity, it’s often so bad that urban and rural residents can’t even agree on truth and reality, talking past one another in different languages
In Canada and the U.S., as well as in many states and provinces, democracy itself is feeling the strain. The votes of rural residents and communities carry more weight than those of urban dwellers Yet rural residents still feel increasingly unheard and underrepresented in the political and economic halls of power in the big cities.
Here in B.C., electoral boundaries will be reviewed before the next provincial election. Unless seats are added to the legislature, central and northern B.C ridings will lose MLAs and the existing ridings will grow even larger, deepening that disconnect to Vancouver and Victoria.
Many are wondering whether a Trumplike figure could emerge in Canadian politics. Some, especially rural residents, would welcome it, while others, more likely urban dwellers, are terrified by the prospect.
Whatever happens, the rural-urban divide is fuelling a lot of anger and distrust, north and south of the border.
American people still think he is better than ham. What is going on?
It is important to note that the United States actually laid groundwork for all modern democracies. They strongly objected to the constitutional monarchy imposed upon them by King George III and the British and thus put together an amazing governmental system of checks and balances.
They enshrined their ideals in a constitution that is still revered as one of the finest human rights documents of all time. While it is true that these rights only applied to wealthy white men in the beginning, they expanded to embrace more progressive and egalitarian principles.
In recent years, however, these principles were also compromised, largely due to corporate and militaristic interests The American Constitution, for example, states that the country cannot go to war without the approval of Congress. The last time that happened was in 1942.
As an educator in a democratic society, it is my role to educate and empower young people to be informed and active citizens.
The government of Canada is not perfect, nor will it ever be perfect. The principles we embrace, however, are the ideals we must strive for
As the Holocaust came to our consciousness, we said, “never again.” When our residential school system was exposed to the truth, we said, “We are sorry.”
We have a beautiful constitution, we signed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we signed the Genocide Act, and British Columbia has even adopted the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. It is our job as Canadian citizens to hold our governments accountable to these ideals.
The United States has enshrined the same ideals of justice and equality for all. They have also signed many of the same international documents.
Let us hope that their citizenry is finally waking up to the gravity of their situation. America will thrive when they walk together and embrace the beauty of the international community
Justice is a banquet. We don’t have to starve and we don’t have to settle for ham
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“Which are more effective, violent or non-violent protests? And how big does a protest have to be, to drive a political leader out of office?
“Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets following a disputed election, in which the president claimed victory. The authorities have reacted with brutality; many demonstrators have been arrested.”
A chilling report.
No, this is not about the election in the United States. The president in question is Alexander Lukashenko and the above comes from a BBC News article. The situation in Belarus is deplorable and there is little doubt in the minds of international observers, including the Canadian government, that Lukashenko stole the election through nefarious means.
But it could be about Trump.
Indeed, analyzing the Belarus and American elections, there are significant similarities Like Lukashenko, Trump would see his opponents locked up. Like Lukashenko, Trump has no issue with using the police and military against peaceful civilian protests. Like Lukashenko, Trump did not see any problems with tear gassing his own citizens. Nor with protesters dying.
AS I SEE IT TODD WHITCOMBE
The last few months have been chilling. And it continues to travel down unprecedented pathways as the Orange Monster flails at his repudiation by the American people. The language he is using to describe the election is intended to inflame his followers and lead to tensions that will have a powerful influence on the United States for years and decades to come.
One of the questions for me comes down to “Is he really that naïve? Does he think people can’t think this one through?”
For example, Trump has repeatedly pointed out he was winning some states and then, magically, the vote count switched into Biden’s favour Must have been election tampering, says Trump. The Democrats and the fake news media are stealing the election, he screams.
But this is like a baseball coach after the top of the first inning in which his team scores a run declaring “We’ve won!” and when the other teams scores four runs in the bottom of the first inning, well, it must
be because they cheated. They’re stealing the game.
In Canada, we are used to this. Early poll counts can often have one candidate or another leading but in the end losing to the eventual winner. We know this happens. Indeed, we had an election and then we counted mail-in ballots that changed the results in some ridings.
This is not stealing an election. It is the way the process is supposed to work. And we don’t have Andrew Wilkinson firing up the masses while crying over the results. Instead, you have a much more dignified approach. Not a slew of lawsuits intended to draw the whole ugly affair out for months on end.
Sure, the election in the United States is theirs and theirs alone. How it is done and managed is their issue. Whether or not the president and his party committed fraud or voter suppression or gerrymandering is for the American people to decide. It is internal politics. And some people might argue it doesn’t matter After all, we are Canadians.
But it does matter. Our economy is intimately intertwined with the United States. Upwards of 80 per cent of exports in goods and services go south. And similarly, a large chunk of American exports come north. Our companies are their companies.
It’s been said that people don’t quit a job, they quit a boss and it’s true. A great boss can change the dynamics of an organization and inspire people to create a culture where work doesn’t feel like a chore. Motivated staff are key to having an operation that is well functioning and takes care of customers in a way that keeps them coming back. There have been thousands of books written about how you can motivate your staff, but what are the things you are doing that are discouraging and demotivating to your employees? Here are five things that you might be doing that reduce staff motivation:
1. Failing to onboard properly: Many times, I have heard from people that they have been extensively interviewed for a job but when it comes to the first day of work they are given a desk and expected to be up to speed in a matter of minutes while trying to figure out associated staff members their role and responsibilities and the lay of the land. Onboarding employees properly takes time and when done well shows new employees that you want them to succeed. Motivated employees know that they are important to the
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organization’s success and are clear about its expectations.
2. Micromanaging: We hire people to do a job and sometimes forget that we hired them so we wouldn’t have to do in order to reduce our workload. Yet how often are we looking over our staffs’ shoulders, double checking their work and in some cases doing it for them. There is nothing as discouraging as having a job to do and unexpectedly having someone do it for you. Not only do you feel like you are not trusted, you might feel that there is little purpose in even trying.
3. Drama in the workplace: For the most part, employees want to be able to come to work and get their job done and go home. They want to be inspired, not caught up in office politics or drama The emotional rollercoaster of a dysfunctional workplace can play havoc on employees’ mindsets. Whether it’s the boss freaking out or staff members who can’t seem to regulate their emotions, drama in the workplace is one of the reasons that people quit. As leaders, it’s our job to ensure that our workspaces
are places where our employees can feel safe.
4. Lack of accountability and fairness: It can be difficult for staff members to understand why some employees are given preferential treatment. When some employees are accountable for their work but we fail to have the same standards for others, we create an environment that quickly becomes toxic. This doesn’t mean you need to have cameras watching your employees at all times. In fact, that in itself can be demotivating. If the company policy says that employees shouldn’t be on their phone during working hours but the manager’s family member or one of their favorite employees seems to abuse the policy without consequences, employee motivation can suffer When there seems to be a lack of fairness in our organization, our leadership is in question Handling these conversations with our favorite or even those staff that rub us the wrong way can be difficult. However, it is a necessity that preserves the culture of our workplace.
5. Lack of fair pay: We talked about how lack of fair play in an organization can encourage people to start looking for new jobs, but so can a lack of fair pay As employers, we need to understand that our employees want to work for a company that treats their employees well. This not only includes providing a safe and healthy
We have just witnessed a phenomenal tribute to the life of Edomonton Oilers P.R. man, the late Joey Moss. He was born with Down’s Syndrome and a number of years ago, NHL great Wayne Gretzky showed impeccable character in taking little Joey under his wing and nurturing him. Moss shone brightly. He adored peopled and people in turn adored him. God bless his soul! I ask the vexing question - do we ever just
As their economy goes, so goes ours. The more chaos and confusion south of the border, the worse things will be for us. However, the issue goes well beyond immediate economic considerations. The world is changing. Social media has allowed anyone and everyone to garner supporters to engage in a form of tribalism. At its heart, democracy arose in small gatherings of people – tribes – who managed their lives through communal consensus - tribalism. Anthropologists have argued this democratic approach is our natural form of governance.
While that may be true, all it takes is one man who galvanizes a nation and gains a following of like-minded people to bring democracy crashing down. The only safeguard against such actions is a free and independent press willing to point out the excesses and abuse.
What we are seeing south of the border is the destruction of the free and independent press. This is not entirely Trump’s fault. It has been happening for years with the rise of social media and the willingness of people to take advantage of it for their own gain. But Trump has certainly played the game. And he continues to rant and rave directly to his followers.
What we could be watching this week is the death of democracy Chilling indeed.
working environment but we also want to be seen as a company that pays our employees fairly. Understanding what is the going rate of pay for our employees and having regular reviews of those rates and how they pertain to their jobs is important In organizations where there is collective bargaining this is less of an issue than for small businesses. It takes considerable stress and energy for an employee to ask for a wage increase. We don’t want to dismiss that conversation without serious thought and a process of evaluation. There is no good reason for a profitable small business not to share some of that money with the employees responsible for the company’s success. Great companies are not threatened by having employees who are making a good living while providing great returns to the company’s bottom line.
Motivated employees are the lifeblood of every great business. Understanding what you can do to motivate your employees is essential But beyond that we need to review our work environment to ensure that we are not missing the boat and creating a toxic environment that is demotivating for our staff.
- Dave Fuller, MBA is an award-winning business coach and the author of the book Profit Yourself Healthy Motivated to contact Dave? Email dave@pivotleader.com
sit down and ponder how many future Joey Mosses (and Josie Mosses) will conveniently be discarded via abortion in this so-called civilized and sanitized society?
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GEMINI
You
CANCER
You might be put off by an interaction with a family member. Don’t wait too long to set the record straight. You need to be clear on who’s making the decisions if you want to find the
LEO
You might be unexpectedly promoted after the departure of a coworker. You’ll be asked to take on a leadership role while your boss is away on vacation. Alternatively, you might get a raise.
VIRGO
Certain pieces of your life will fall into place, making it easier to resolve several ongoing issues. At work, inspiration will strike and allow you to take great strides toward completing a project and achieving your goals.
LIBRA
With the right resources, you’ll manage to improve all facets of your life. In particular, you’ll be inspired to make changes that improve your well-being and help you explore your spiritual side.
SCORPIO
You’ll oversee of a group of people in order to participate in a memorable event. The results will directly reflect the effort you put into the project. Additionally, you’ll manage to overcome some of your shyness.
SAGITTARIUS
You’ll take on new responsibilities this week. Fortunately, your priorities will align with your skillset. Your loved ones will help you create a plan of action to ensure you get everything done.
CAPRICORN
The decision to return to school isn’t always easy. In your case, however, the choice will be profitable and perfectly in line with your life goals. Perseverance is the key to your success, and your loved ones will support you along the way.
AQUARIUS
You’ll need to weigh the pros and cons before you make a decision that will have major repercussions. You might also join a spiritual movement or group that will expand your horizons.
PISCES
Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.
You must take time to reflect before you make a decision, even if you’re faced with a lot of pressure. Your intuition will guide you to the right answer, but you’ll need to be patient. The best solutions take time.
ARIES
You’ll feel isolated as you shoulder all the responsibility at work and at home. At least a few people will notice your hard work and reward you for it. In some way, you’ll be recognized for your efforts.
TAURUS
Changes are on the horizon. If you go with the flow, you’ll find that your worries disappear on their own. Your passion project will come to fruition much faster than you thought possible.
GEMINI
You’ll need to clarify a financial situation at work. A few negotiations could get rather tense this week. You’ll also need to better balance your work and personal life if you want to feel more at ease.
CANCER
Your love life will take up a lot of your time, and you’ll enjoy several romantic moments. A co-worker will make an unexpected, and perhaps inappropriate, declaration of love that you likely won’t reciprocate.
LEO
Plenty of rest will be necessary to recover from a bad cold. After spending a few days at home, you’ll need to catch up on work over the weekend. The new moon will have your imagination firing on all cylinders.
VIRGO
You’ll struggle to get in touch with certain people who aren’t returning your calls. Don’t be surprised if they finally get back to you all at once. Your phone will be ringing off the hook and some people might drop by unannounced.
LIBRA
Many people will want to get to know you better and you’ll be willing to let them. Your social life will be very active, and you’ll have a lot to talk about. Additionally, your romantic partner will be very generous toward you this week.
SCORPIO
You’ll spend part of the week shopping. You’ll also be tempted to rethink your home’s interior design. Among other things, you’ll be eager to get a head start on putting up Christmas decorations.
SAGITTARIUS
You’ll feel both inspired and lazy this week. You might spend your free time creating a masterpiece, or you may simply bask in other people’s work. This might involve watching an entire season of an inspiring TV show.
CAPRICORN
You won’t always feel comfortable in a large crowd. Luckily, you’ll meet intriguing people who inspire you to overcome new challenges and broaden your social circle.
AQUARIUS
Procrastination will be your constant companion this week. Luckily, your loved ones will help you get your priorities back in order. They’ll also make you laugh, which will help lift your spirits and renew your love of life.
PISCES
Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.
Even if you don’t think it’s a realistic plan right now, you’ll take a sudden trip out of town. At work, you’ll bring together clients from different communities, which will help you achieve great success.
ARIES
You have an abundance of energy that you must learn to channel productively. You need an opportunity to let loose this week. Be sure to get some exercise or you’ll risk feeling depressed.
TAURUS
With so many ideas and worries running through your mind, you’ll have trouble sleeping this week. You’ll be tempted to start a new career, and you’ll be given opportunities to do so.
GEMINI
You’ll find yourself in the middle of a large crowd or the participant at a massive event. While this might be financially and professionally beneficial, these people will demand a lot of attention and you’ll be exhausted by the end.
CANCER
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Healer
At this time of year, many companies are making big changes. Despite your concerns, you’ll benefit from these adjustments. While some of your coworkers will be fired, you’ll be given more authority.
LEO
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Estate house
Steak type
Band
You’ll be tempted to embark on a spontaneous trip. You might also need to take care of urgent matters at home. You’ll have to spend a considerable amount of money.
VIRGO
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Looked at
Compass point
Toll
You’ll be faced with a dilemma, and your plans will change several times. It’s essential that you patiently wait for things to settle down so that you can make an informed decision.
Talk back
LIBRA
It’s difficult to balance your personal and professional life. You’ll need to make a few changes at home in order to be successful. For the sake of your health, you need to get more sleep. Otherwise, you risk weakening your immune system.
SCORPIO
You’ll find the drive to start or grow your own business. You’ll establish new professional goals that allow you to showcase your talents. You’ll also meet good people who could become collaborators.
SAGITTARIUS
You’ll stand out from the crowd, and immense success will follow. You’ll be praised for your hard work, and you’ll likely receive some sort of award or recognition.
CAPRICORN
It’s time to declutter your home. As you clean up your surroundings, you’ll also clear your mind of lingering confusion. You’ll need to speak up if you want to maintain control over certain situations.
AQUARIUS
You might receive a lot of criticism or have to deal with people who are intentionally vague. This can be very frustrating, but with patience and diplomacy you’ll be able to get through it and be successful.
Fill
PISCES
You’ll be given a large sum of money, perhaps from an insurance claim or as part of an inheritance. You’ll need to be ta ctful and diplomatic in a situation where both sides have little patience.
Handicrafts
Feeling low
Corrosive
Father, e.g.
Portents
Cushy
Add to
Adjust
Nomad
Parasites
Coaster
Genuine
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Aug 29, 1948-Nov 1, 2020
Bill Hutton, originally from Prince George, passed away suddenly at home in Fort McMurray, AB on November 1, 2020.
Bill is survived by his son Bill (Shelley St. Amand) and grand children Cody John, Miranda Lynn and Taylor Marie Hutton. Christopher Ryan, Dylan Jeffrey and Mathew Thomas Schafer, sisters Patti (Paul) Paulsen, and Barb (Dave) Eccott.
Bill was predeceased by his parents Bill & Anne Hutton. No Service by request.
Sedgwick
Nov. 16, 1946Oct. 31, 2020
It is with great sadness we announce Susan’s passing on Saturday, Oct. 31st.
Susan lived a full life. She had a rewarding career with School District #57 for many years, retiring in 2006.
Friends and family were very important to her and she enjoyed numerous visits, lively conversations and lots of laughter. She loved travel, gardening, reading and Emma her beloved dog.
She is predeceased by her loving husband Kent, parents John and Vivian and stepfather Oleg .
Susan is survived by her sister Shelley (David), nephews Trevor and Perry, and nieces Christie (Ben) and Susie.
Susan will be greatly missed. Her loving generous spirit will never be forgotten.
The family would like to thank the wonderful caring staff of the Short Term Medical Stay Unit at the University Hospital of Northern BC. Their kindness and support surrounded Susan during her stay. She slipped peacefully away due to respiratory complications.
In lieu of flowers donations to the local SPCA would be greatly appreciated. At Susan’s request, there will be no service.
At 61 years Matt passed away after a 19 1/2 month battle with cancer. Saddened and mourning his loss are sister Dorrie, brother
Gary, Matt’s daughters Nicole (Chris), Amber (Travis), grandchildren Taylor, Ryan, Morgan, Austin, 2 nieces Lesley (Jay), Kristy, nephew Shawn (Desiree) and their families.
Matt requested no service just cremation.
Gone fishing
July 13, 1962October 29, 2020
“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever.”
- Winnie the Pooh
It is with great sorrow that the family of Gary Callewaert announces his passing on October 29, 2020.
Gary was born July 13, 1962 in Dryden, Ontario to Jeanine and Raoul Callewaert, along with his three brothers, Leon, Paul, Jules, and sister Rose. He moved to Mackenzie, BC in 1986 and has called Macktown home ever since.
Gary is survived by his mother Jeanine, his brothers; Paul (Barb et al.), and Jules (Debbie et al.), the children (et al.) from his late brother Leon, and his children; Kelsey, Erika (Ty), Jaydin, and Wyatt. A virtual funeral service will be held on November 10, 2020 at 2pm. The virtual link can be found on Facebook on the Gary Callewaert Memorial Page that the family has set up.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice in remembrance of Gary Callewaert.
The family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support during this difficult time.
~ Dad, we will keep you in our hearts forever. ~ Love you, always
Dec 21, 1939Oct 30, 2020
The Finger Family is deeply saddened to share the news of the sudden passing of Uwe Finger on October 30, 2020. The great hunting/fishing outdoorsman died while doing what he loved. We take comfort knowing that Dad was living life to the fullest, having fun, laughing and drinking Schnapps around the campfire under the endless stars in the sky.
Uwe, son of Wilfried and Marie Finger, was born December 21, 1939 in Hamburg, Germany. He leaves behind his beloved wife, soul-mate and Travel Buddy, Zenaida to whom he was married for 51 wonderful years. They enjoyed many adventures together, such as traveling to Europe, Africa, South East Asia, Costa Rica, Alaska, Mexico and Hawaii. He is deeply missed by his children Dirk (Melissa) and Gigi (Brian). His two beloved grandchildren, Arabella and Daxton, will miss wrestling, playing, teasing, and going swimming with their Opi.
Uwe was a Professional Engineer and worked for Water Management. He was an active member of many community organizations including: youth soccer, the Prince George Symphony Orchestra, Prince George Theatre Workshop, Spruce City Wildlife Association and Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.
Always the outdoorsman, Uwe loved camping, fishing and hunting. As a family we adventured to many mountains, lakes, rivers, back country and spent hours driving logging roads. The outdoors was where he was happiest and the outdoors was where he drew his last breath. Rest in Peace Dad, we love you and miss you so much.
Due to COVID-19, there will not be a funeral or memorial service at this time, but perhaps in the coming year if it will be safe to do so.
Janet Ann Tompkins
November 11, 1941November 4, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janet (Jan) Ann Tompkins after a courageous battle with cancer. She will be missed by her husband of 52 years, Delbert Tompkins, her son Troy Tompkins, daughter-in-law Marylou, her grandchildren Ava and Ethan, her sister Mary, and so many other friends and family. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no service held. Our family would like to thank the brothers and sisters at the Kingdom Hall who have been so generous and kind, delivering meals and offering support. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the Northern Health home support services and Prince George Hospice House for taking such good care of Mom. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to cancer research or your favourite charity. We will miss your laughter, your smile, your kindness and your conversations. Condolences may be offered at www.FraserviewCrematorium.com
KIRSTIE PHILLIPS
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Itiswithheavyheartsthatweannouncethepassingof ourbelovedpatriarchoftheCotefamily.Paulwasbornin Beaverdam,AB,onJuly29,1934,toparents,Marianne MitchellandEugeneCote.Hemethiswife,Renate throughfriendsinSeptemberof1965,andtheywedon March21,1966.PaulwasemployedatLakelandMills beforeretiringin2003.HewasactiveintheCatholic Churchthroughouthislifeandwasamemberofthe KnightsofColumbus.Paulwasakind,outgoing,loving, andgeneroushumanbeingwhotouchedthelivesof everybodywhomethim.Hispositivepresencecarrieda lastingimpactthatwillnotbeforgotten.Paulis predeceasedbybothofhisparents,Marianneand Eugene;brother,Emil;sister,Eva;hisdaughter,Denise; andgrandson,Christopher.Paulissurvivedbyhisloving wife,Renate;brothers,Jean(Emilia),Dominique(Sandy), Eugene(Maureen),andPeter(Barb);sisters,Germaine, Jacky(Louis),Lillian(George),Isabel(Norman),and Irene(Curt);hischildren,Rodney,Bryan,Michael (Laurie),andColin;aswellashissevengrandchildren; sevengreat-grandchildren;manyniecesandnephews; andcountlessothers.Acelebrationoflifewillbeheldat St.Mary’sParishonNovember7,2020,at10am. ThoughwerecognizePaulwaslovedbymany,hisservice islimitedtoimmediatefamilyandfriendsdueto COVID-19guidelines.Thefamilywouldalsoliketo expressourgratitudetothewonderfulstaffatJubileefor takingcareofhiminhisfinalyears.Inlieuofflowers,the familyencouragesthatdonationsbemadetoSt.Vincent dePaul.
NORBECK, JOAN
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In Loving Memory of LARRY PETER NORBECK
Jan. 24, 1945 - Nov. 16, 2018
May the winds of love blow softly and whisper so you’ll hear, that we will always love you and wish that you were here.
Missing you so muchForever in our hearts, Love Joan, Dana, Andy, Koewen and Brendyn
The geese are flying and calling, Larry - in their call I hear your nameLove and memories always, Joan
In loving memory of
Apr 29, 1959Nov 12, 2019
If I had one lifetime wish, one dream that could come true, I’d pray to God with all my heart for yesterday and you. If teardrops were a stairway, and memories a lane, I’d walk all the way to Heaven and bring you back again. A thousand times I needed you, a thousand times I cried. If my love could have saved you, sister, you never would have died.
Loved and missed everyday by your brother Ken
In loving memory
Alec Sawchuk
Nov 7, 1930Dec 11, 2017
This would have been your 90th birthday, a goal you had for yourself. Though you aren’t here in body, your spirit has reached 90 years and lives on in our hearts.
Love and miss you everyday.
Always your “Old Girl” and Brian, Mark and families.
In Memoriam
GORDON KENNETH HELSOE
Jan 25, 1955 - Nov 17, 2018
KJELL HELSOE
July 23, 1927 - Nov 17, 1986
We love you and remember you every day.
Bernice, Karin, Janice (Bryan), Trine (Mark), Randi (Tyler), David, Steven, Paige, Finlay
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School District No. 57 is seeking a motivated individual with a good work ethic for a fulltime position of Locksmith. The position is responsible for performing the installation, servicing, repairing of lock sets and door hardware and record keeping of locking/keying systems for over 50 buildings. The qualified candidate will have a carpenter or locksmith Certificate of Qualification and a minimum of five years’ experience performing the duties of a locksmith. Applicants with less than the required five years of experience may be considered.
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Wood is a highly versatile material that can be used in building or for beautifying all types of homes Nature has given us an almost infinite variety of tree species to work with. Indeed, more than 65,000 species have been identified around the world. Here are some of the kinds of wood mostcommonlyusedinconstructionandrenovation projects.
A symbol of longevity, the majestic oak can easily live for over 500 years in the wild. Under ideal conditions, it can survive for almost 1,000 years Oak trees produce a wood that is easy to cut and that rarely cracks. In addition, it is heavy and shock resistant. Thanks to these qualities, oak is often used for flooring, structural frames and stairs
1) White pine is a fast grower that reaches up to 90 metres high and can have a diameter of 2.5 metres. White pine is a superior quality wood that’s appreciated in cabinetmaking and carpentry.
2) Redpineisnamedforthecolourofitsbark,which rangesfromredtopink.Strongerthanwhitepine,it isoftenusedtomakewide-plankflooringandutility poles.
3) Jack pine is a common conifer whose knots give a nice appearance to planks. It is often used for panelling and siding.
Did you know that according to legend, the famous Trojan horse was built of maple? Maple is a species foundaroundtheworld.Itswoodisdividedintotwo categories: hardwood and soft wood. Hard maple wood is heavy and valued for its sturdiness. Soft maplewood,ontheotherhand,isusedforpurposes that require less strength.
In the field of interior decoration, rare or precious woodsareinbigdemandatthemoment.Foraunique look, designers love the sublime beauty of ebony, mahogany,sandalwood,pinkivory,zebrawood,amaranth and olive. These exotic woods are more expensive than the common kinds, but their rich colours and fine grain are well worth the price. Bamboo is an affordable, elegant alternative and it is also an eco-friendlychoice.
Reclaimedbarnwoodanddriftwoodarealsoexperiencing their hour of glory Sometimes grey, sometimes bleached, these relics are like treasure to those who know how to breathenewlifeintothem.
DECORATING WITH
DON’T OVERDO IT! Whatever the type, wood immediately adds warmth to a home’s atmosphere. However, unless you want to create a country cottage atmosphere, be sure not to overdo it. In other words, don’t go crazy by mixing several different types and colours. Use a harmonious blend of woods and stains to create a coherent decor for living the good life. Whenindoubt,don’thesitatetocallinaprofessional decorator
After the hard work of tending to your vegetable garden all summer, you might just feel like letting thegarden go.But if you’re willing to spend a day putting the garden to bed properly, your next year’s crop will get more nutrients and a better chanceatgro-wingdeliciousvegetables.
1. Clean up. Pull up all unproductive plants; burn or send to the landfill any infested or diseased ones.You can either leave the dead plants on the soil to be tilled under or place them in your compost heap.
2. Add compost. Highly decomposed compostamendsyoursoilwithvaluable nutrients. The organisms and insects in the compost will also improve the microstructure of your soil.
3. Add leaves. Run over your leaves a few times with the lawn mower to chop them up, and then spread in a thin layer across the garden. You can also use some wood chips or sawdust. The material will compost over winter and improve your soil.
4. Till or plow, if possible. If the season hasn’t been too rainy and if you have a chance before the ground freezes, till under the organic materials you’ve added to your soil.This will let you start working the garden sooner in the spring.
5.Sowagroundcover Ifyoudon’tmind tilling in the spring, sow a good ground cover that will sprout before the first hardfrost.Itwilladdnutrientstothesoil and prevent winter and spring erosion on slopes.
You meticulously tended your garden all summer, and though those long hot days have subsided, it isn’t quite yet time to hang up your gardening gloves. Here’s a list of things to do this fall that will ensure your garden is in top form come spring.
• Use the fallen leaves on your property tomulchyourgardenorsupplementyour compost heap.
•Beforethefirsthardfrost,bringindoors any fragile perennials or tropical plants you grow outside. Try enjoying them as houseplants for as long as you can, or, if it suits the plants, place them in a cool, dark room for their dormancy period.
• Tend to your lawn by fertilizing and reseeding it. Spread seed in early and late fall. Use an aerator tool to aerate the grass, and for the last two cuttings of the season, lower your lawn mower’s blade to the lowest setting.
• Set in any new fall-planted bulbs tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses and snowdrops beforethegroundfreezes.These bulbs need to spend a winter in the
ground in order to flower properly in the spring. Plant them in sunny areas with well-drained soil and water them thoroughly
• Prepare some anti-frost covers for your late-growing produce. Use a tarp or individual upside-down plastic containers. Keep in mind that some vegetables can survive the first frost, including pumpkins, carrots, parsnips, some turnips, spinach, and cabbages.
• Condition your garden soil with compost,leavesorotherorganicmaterial,and if you can, till it under for early planting next spring. If soil erosion is a problem, plant a green ground cover
•Cleanupyourgardeningtoolsandstore themaway Wipedownyourlawnmower andweedeater,andoilanymovingparts. Give your hoes, spades and wheelbarrow a wipe-down with a mild bleach solution to remove any plant diseases or spores. Doing all the above will help position your garden for another great growing season come spring and allow you to rest easy over the winter months.
If you don’t really have a green thumb but still love plants, you may be ready to appreciate the cactus as a houseplant. You don’t have to have a Southwestern decor to enjoy cacti; there are many attractive varieties that require very little care.
Cacti need lots of light and will only thrive if you place them in your home’s sunniest, brightest spots. Accustomed to surviving extreme drought conditions, your cactus will require very little water and fertilizer From time to time, remove any dust buildup on its stems with a soft-bristled brush in order to keep it looking beautiful with clean spines and a glossy skin. Just be careful not to prick yourself!
COLOURFUL FLOWERS
Manycactispeciesproducesplendidcolourful flowers in spring. If you want to treat yourselftoafloweringcactus,besuretobuy itwhenit’sinbloom.Thatway,youwon’t be in any doubt as to the maturity of the plant and its ability to flower
THE PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS
Originally from Mexico, the prickly pear cactus is a particularly interesting species. It produces a delicious, edible fruit called cactus pear or Barbary fig. Like other cacti, its skin is cov-
ered with tiny invisible spines that are very difficult to remove. Moreover, prickly pear seed oil is considered one of the most expensive and precious in the world. Are you tempted to grow one yourself?
You might not think so, but puppies are a lot like babies. They have a ton of energy, they’re very curious and they start teething before you know it. That’s why it’s important to take precautionary measures to avoid accidents. Of course, you can’t anticipate everything, but by being proactive you’ll be able to limit mishaps and messes.
Puppies will use their mouths to explore their surroundings, so make sure that anythingfragileorvaluableiswelloutof reach.Protectthelegsofyourfurnitureby wrapping them in plastic.You should also cover all wires and plug sockets with outlet plugs to reduce the risk of an electrical shock.
Puppies are curious by nature, so it’s important to remove anything that is potentially dangerous from their environment. Keep disinfectants, insecticides and pesticides out of reach. Remember that some houseplants and flow-
ers, such as the ficus, rhododendron or lily, can be harmful to your dog. Either replace these with less harmful plants or consider moving them somewhere a little more secure.
Makeapointofcreatingasmalllivingspace for your puppy as soon as it arrives by using a crate and/or safety gates. You’ll want to give your pup enough room to go about its daily activities without necessarily giving it access to the entire house. You’ll be able to expand the area as the bond and trust between you two grows, eventually allowing your puppy to come and go as it pleases.
Ceramictilesaretheidealchoiceinflooring if you’re looking for something that’s durable, easy to clean and suited to any design style. Available in a wide selection of sizes, shapes, colours, textures and patterns, ceramic tiles are the perfect complement to any room in your house. Herearethreetypesthatmightmakeyou think differently about flooring.
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Thanks to innovative, high-definition designs, ceramic flooring manufacturers can reproduce the natural look and warmth of real wood floors. Faux wood tiles closely mimic the look of hardwood flooring such as bamboo, redwood and evendistressedwood.They’reperfectfor rooms traditionally too humid for hardwood flooring, such as bathrooms and kitchens.
2. A SLAB OF UNDERSTATED
If you’re a fan of industrial style, you’ll love ceramic tiles that replicate the look of natural stone, cement or concrete floors.Certain manufacturers have even gone as far as adding texturetothetiles,givingthemaremarkably raw and unfinished look.
3. CAPTIVATING PATTERNS
Today’s ceramic tiles come in array of different designs and patterns to please even the most eclectic and eccentric of tastes. With so many varieties in colours and patterns, the possibilities are endless as to just how unique your floor can be.
Ceramic tiles are redefining the flooring industry
Are you thinking about installing a fireplace or wood-burning stove in your home? Before you do, you should be familiar with the following three things.
1.The local regulations
Many municipalities have bylaws regarding wood-burning fireplaces and stoves Check with the city to make sure you’re allowed to install one in your home. If they’re prohibited, gas, electric and pellet stoves are excellent alternatives that may be allowed.
2.Your insurance obligations
Youmustinformyourinsurancecompany before installing any type of permanent auxiliary heating appliance Failing to do so could mean you’re not covered in case of a fire. What’s more, many insur-
ance companies may require your unit to havespecificsafetyfeaturesoraskyouto perform regular maintenance to continue your coverage.
3.The installation requirements
Inordertomeetthebuildingcoderequirements in your area, you need to make sure your fireplace is installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. It’s best to hire a certified professional to ensure that everything is done correctly Notonlywillyourhomeconformtolocal regulations, but your family will be safer
By being aware of these things, you’ll be able to enjoy your new fireplace with theknowledgethat you’vedoneyourdue diligence to keep your family, home and community safe.
With 5bedrooms you’ll have plenty of room for the whole family and numerous options fora home office. Locatedinaquiet, family friendly neighbourhood close to schools and parks. Fully updatedinside and out including new siding this spring, hot watertank in 2016, roof in 2015, windows and furnacein2014. Featuring a spacious interior with 9ftceilings in living room and avery large recroom. Thereverse floor plan gives main living areas abeautiful viewout the back taking advantage of its location backing ontoMoore’sMeadow. Outside has adetached wired workshop/garage,carport and deck.
This nicely updatedmain floor includes newflooring in the living room,bathroom, bedroom, hall, and kitchen and newpaint. Twobedrooms up and one down. Outside basement entry makes this basement easily suite-able
Oil-filled space heaters have a series of joined metal columns that are attached at the base of the unit. These columns (also called fins) are filled with diathermic oil, which serves as the heating element. The oilisn’tusedasafuel,soyou’llneverneed to refill it.
Herearesomeadvantagesofchoosingthis type of space heater over others.
• They’re energy efficient. Unlike other types of heaters, the entirety of the power used to run an oil-filled space heater is converted into heat.
• They’re comfortable. They don’t dry out theambientairinaroomlikeotherheating systems do. Oil-filled space heaters also make virtually no noise when running.
• They retain heat well. Because it takes a while for the oil to cool, they continue to warm uparoomeven after they’re turned off
Aswithanyotherheatingappliance,safety is of the utmost importance when running an oil-filled space heater Never use an extension cord to plug it in, don’t leave it unattended and, as the metal body can get very hot, be sure to keep it away from children and pets.
Are you in the market for a space heater? If so, here are a few things to consider before choosing which one to buy
The type
There are two types of space heater that you can use to warm up your home or workspace.They are:
• Radiant heaters. These space heaters use radiant heat emitted from panels to warmuparoomratherthanfans.They’re extremely quiet buttake longer to change the temperature in a large space.
•Convectionheaters.Thesespaceheaters useaheatingelementandafantodisperse warmairthroughtheroom.Theycanheat an area quickly, but allergy sufferers may notappreciatethedustandotherallergens that circulate through the air
The heating capacity Make sure to choose a model that’s rated for the area you’re planning to use it in. Atoo-small heater won’t sufficiently heat the space, while one that’s too big and powerful will waste energy
This exceptional house in the desirable Woodlands subdivision is astunner.With 2beds upstairs and awalk-in closet in masterand spa-likeensuite. 2 entries through the garage,one intothe laundry and one intothe entryway makethis an ease to bring in groceries. Thecustomkitchen boasts high glosscontemporary whitecabinets and quartz counters with agas stove and anicegreyisland. Thefully Finished 2bedroom basement with large living room and separateareafor agym or kids craft spacemakes This basement greatfor the family with teenagers or justfor the visitors who have their ownspacewith a4piecebath. The beautifully landscaped yard with planter boxesand privacypanels on deck makethis your ownlittle retreat. Nothing left to do but move in and enjoy!
The style
Space heaters come in a number of different styles. Some common ones are: The right heater for you will depend on how and where you want to use it. A compact unit is ideal in a small office, a baseboardheateriswell-suitedforadrafty room and a mobile model with wheels is perfect for those who want a heater they can easily move from place to place.
No matter what type of space heater you choose, safety is a concern. Look for a unit that automatically switches off if it falls or overheats.
This 0.25-acrelot on the quiet street of Taft Dr,locatedclose to all the Hart amenities, is abeauty! 2-bedroom 2-bath with full ensuiteand open concept is amust-see!!
An auxiliary heating appliance can help you heat your outbuildings and parts of your home during a cold spell. But where should you put it? Follow these tips to choosethebestspotforyourspaceheater
• Establish a three-foot safety zone. Keep the space heater away from flammable materials like curtains, bedsheets and furniture. Make sure that kids and pets can’t get near enough to touch it.
• Keep it away from the wall.This is both safer and more efficient. Maintaining a small distance between the space heater andthewallallowsheattocirculatefreely and therefore warms up the room more efficiently.
• Avoid damp locations. Moisture can damage most electric heating appliances. Unless it’s rated for use in bathrooms or kitchens, keep your space heater away from damp locations.
• Put it on the ground. Heat rises, so placing yourspaceheateronatableorshelfwon’t makeyourroommuchwarmer Keepiton the floor instead.
Space heaters aren’t meant to heat your whole home, so keep them where you needthemthemost.Andbesuretogetone ratedforthesizeofthearea.Onethat’stoo smallwon’theatefficiently,andonethat’s too large will waste electricity
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4,000 sq ft Restaurant space located in the Marriott Courtyard, Prince George’snewest full service Hotel
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For thousands of years, natural stone has been used in building projects. Elegant and timeless, it inspires artists, architects and writers from all backgrounds In fact, the Spanish poet Federico Lorca wrote that “stone is a shoulder on which to bearTime.”
Would you like to integrate stone into your next renovation project? Even though there is a wide choice of natural stone, some kinds have been proven over timeforembellishinghomes thesedaysweseeitin kitchencountertops,fireplaces,stairs,walls,patiosand as exterior siding.
Basalt is the most abundant volcanic rock, in terms of volume, on Earth’s surface. It is resistant to water and corrosion and is used in all phases of architectural construction,fromflooringtosiding.Itistrulyanall-purpose stone. Granite, which is strong and durable, is ideal for countertopsandfloors.
Renowned for its use by world-famous sculptors, marble can also be used for more practical ends such as floors and countertops. Slate, on the other hand, is a grained stone usedformemorialstonesanddecorative surfaces. In construction, slate is also very practical as roofing material. Because of its strength and its unique layered structure, masons can separate it into thin sheets.
Limestone is a very pale stone used in building and sculpting, while sandstone is characterized by extreme
hardnessandhasexcellentresistancetochemicalor climatic stress. Sandstone is used in construction, sculpture,themanufactureofgrindingwheelsand pavingstones.
WITH PRESTIGE
Stone adds elegance, simplicity and warmth to any room. Put simply, you just can’t go wrong when choosing granite for your bathroom, slate for a work surface or marble for a countertop While synonymous with wealth and luxury, stone also brings a natural ambiance into stately homes. Just a touch here and there is all that’s needed toinstantlygiveanupmarketlookto yourresidence.
When the time comes to purchase natural stone for your home, take the time to learn about its proper installation andmaintenance.In-storespecialistsathomerenovation storescansuggestwhichproductsyouneed(grout,sealer, cleaner, trowel, etc.) and the best techniques to use.You couldalwaysentrustthetasktoaprofessionalifyoudon’t like the idea of turning yourself into a tiler or mason for aday
Sometimes urban and contemporary, sometimes rustic and bucolic, stone is always unique. It has no equal when it comes to beautifying a home, and you will surely impress your neighbours with your exquisite taste.
Artisans have been creating practical and beautifulobjectsfromtimeimmemorial.Someofthese carefully cared for objects increase in value over the years and can become real treasures for avid collectors. Apart from enjoying the pleasures of decoratingwithantiques,manypeoplelikelearning about the heritage and history of a culture through their collections. Here are a few tips for people who aren’t yet familiar with the fascinating and popular world of antiques.
Thefirstthingtokeepinmindisthatitisn’tnecessarytoinvestinanimposingpieceof antique furnituretoaddcachettoyourdecor.Startyourcollectionoftreasuresfromthepastbybuyingsmall pieces. Leather-bound books from the early 20th century or black and white photographs are a simplewaytoaddahistoricaltouchtoyour homewithoutbreakingthebank.
sitafewantiquedealersinyourareatosee whichkindsof items catch your eye. Take some time and try to imagine these pieces your home. Consult an experienced collector if you’re in any doubt about the value of an expensive item.
When you fall in love with a particular antique, it’s time to negotiate. Experts suggest making an initial offer of twothirdsofthelistedprice.You’llprobably figureoutifyouhaveachanceofbuying the item at a lower price just from the seller’s reaction. Enjoy your treasure hunting!
Let’sbehonest;vacuumingisachorethat manyofusavoiddoinguntilthedustand dirtarejusttoohardtoignore.Tosimplify thisdreadedtask,youmightwanttothink about ditching your traditional canister or upright vacuum cleaner for a “central vac” system.
A central vacuum system includes a power unit and dust reservoir, a network of ducts, wall outlets and various accessories. When the vacuuming can’t be put off any longer, you simply plug a flexible hose, equipped with a handle on one end and a brush on the other, into one of the outlets. Then with a quick flick of a switch
thepowerunitstartsupandyoucanmove from room to room with only the hose to pull alongbehindyou.You:1.Dust:0.
Central vacuums are easy to install and are more powerful and much quieter than portable vacuum cleaners. Moreover, this type of system is much less cumbersome than a traditional vacuum cleaner thosethingsbumpcontinuously against furniture and door frames, not to mention theyhavepowercords that are never long enough.
Call in a professional if you decide to install a central vacuum system in your home. This specialist will make holes in yourwalls in order to install sockets and piping on each floor The power unit is typically placed in the basement, well awayfromthelivingareas of your home.
Central vacuum cleaners usually come with a price tag of between $500and$1,500,dependingonthebrand, model, power and quality of the componentsandaccessories.One last advantage to think about is that a central vacuum cleanerisconsideredanassetwhenselling yourhome.
