Prince George Citizen December 3, 2020

Volunteers back feeding ducks at Cottonwood Island Park

CHRISTINE HINZMANN

Citizen staff

As the cold sets in, hundreds of ducks are still at Cottonwood Island Park and so are the two volunteers who feed them daily to help keep the ducks alive during the harsh winter months when food is in short supply.

On any given day, there are as many as 200 ducks in the water located near the main parking lot of the popular park.

As Paul Cailleaux and Brock Bailey, volunteers, friends and longtime members of Ducks Unlimited, recently filled their

buckets up with cracked corn and whole barley in preparation to feed the ducks, passersby stop to thank them.

The need to feed the ducks during winter in Prince George started about five winters ago when there were reports that ducks were falling from the sky on First Avenue.The ducks literally dropped dead mid-flight.

Bailey examined the bodies and discovered the fowl were emaciated They had starved to death.

The mandate of Ducks Unlimited is to conserve Canada’s wetlands so Cailleaux

and Bailey honour that by supporting the water fowl that live in that habitat.

As the daily feeding took place late last week Cailleaux stayed up on the bridge and fed the ducks gathered under and near it while Bailey ventured out to the spots where the water meets the land.

Bailey would like to remind everyone to please not let their dogs chase the ducks as they are trying to avoid any extra expenditure of energy as they are just trying to survive the season.

Career

MARK NIELSEN

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A prominent Prince George social worker told the court her life was turned “completely upside down” by a man who knocked her to the ground during a brazen daylight mugging.

In the course of her victim impact statement, Diane Nakamura said she continues to suffer the effects of the injuries she suffered more than two years ago

Crown counsel is seeking 12-20 months in jail followed by three years probation for Marshall Randolph Schulze for the Oct. 29, 2018 assault. Defence counsel will argue for time served plus three years probation. A video from a security camera presented at the hearing showed Schulze running up behind Nakamura as she was walking along Fifth Avenue near Quebec Street then grabbing her backpack, then Nakamura grabbing it back. The two then go to the ground where their actions are obscured by a parked car.

Two men happened on the scene and held Schulze to the ground until police arrived, the court was told. Nakamura, meanwhile, complained to police of “considerable pain” and a goose egg from her head from hitting the sidewalk and was taken to hospital.

Due to the lengthy list of problems caused by the concussion she suffered, Nakamura said she is no longer able to continuing working at the job she loved. The problems include an inability to concentrate and handle stressful situations and extreme fatigue that leaves her “completely exhausted” by the late afternoon.

CITIZEN PHOTO BY JAMES DOYLE/LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE

Every winter, Brock Bailey and Paul Cailleaux volunteer to feed the hundreds of ducks that over winter at Cottonwood Island Park.

WHAT:

Public Hearing regarding:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

•Amendments to “City of Prince Official Community Plan BylawNo. 8383, 2011” AND “City of Prince George Zoning BylawNo. 7850, 2007”

WHEN:

7:00 p.m., Monday, December 7, 2020

WHERE:

Council ChambersofCity Hall, 2nd Floor,1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC PROPOSALS:

1. “City of Prince George OfficialCommunity PlanBylawNo. 8383,2020, Amendment BylawNo. 9154,2020” AND “City of Prince George Zoning BylawNo. 7850, 2007, Amendment BylawNo. 9155, 2020”

Applicants: L&M Engineering Ltd.for GiuliuInvestments Ltd., Inc. No. BC0660654and Duk Hong Kim and Myung Soon Kim

Subject Properties: 9800 and 9912 Sintich Road

The applications propose to amend the Official Community Plan and rezone the subject properties located at 9800 and 9912 Sintich Road to facilitate arealignment of the lot lines of each of the subject properties and ensure consistency with the zoning boundaries and property uses.

1.1 Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment BylawNo. 9154, 2020

BylawNo. 9154, 2020 proposes to amend “City of Prince George Official Community Plan BylawNo. 8383, 2011” as follows:

a. That “Schedule B-6: Future Land Use”, be amended by re-designating The North East ¼ofDistrict Lot 750, Cariboo District, Except Plans 15470, 16630, 18608, 18991, 20076, 23849, PGP36675, PGP42228 and EPP73945 from Rural Resource to Rural Resource, Business District and Service Commercial; and

b. That “Schedule B-6: Future Land Use”, be amended by re-designating Lot A, District Lot 750, Cariboo District, Plan 23849 from Business District and Service Commercial to Business District, Service Commercial and Rural Resource.

1.2 City of Prince George Zoning Amendment BylawNo. 9155, 2020

BylawNo. 9155, 2020 proposes to amend “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” as follows:

a. That The North East ¼District Lot 750, Cariboo District, Except Plans 15470, 16630, 18608, 18991, 20076, 23849 PGP36675, PGP42228 and EPP73945, be rezoned from RM9: Manufactured Home Park to RM9: Manufactured Home Park and C6lc: Highway Commercial; and

b. That Lot A, District Lot 750, Cariboo District, Plan 23849, be rezoned from C6lc: Highway Commercial to C6lc: Highway Commercial and RM9: Manufactured Home Park

The proposed Bylaws apply to the properties legally described as:

•The North East ¼ofDistrict Lot 750, Cariboo District, Except Plans 15470, 16630, 18608, 18991, 20076, 23849, PGP36675, PGP42228, EPP73945; and

•Lot A, District Lot 750, Cariboo District, Plan 23849; all outlined in bold black on Location Map #1 below

Location Map#1 9800 and9912 Sintich Road

HOWCAN IPROVIDE COMMENT?

Residents are invited to provide comment in writing,bytelephone or in person.

Submissions 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’s website.

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, December 1, 2020.Submissions received after the noted deadline and before 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 7, 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 a written 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.

Residents can pre-register to speak to the proposed Bylaws live via telephone. Pre-registration will be open from 8:30 a.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020 to Monday, December 7, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. To pre-register to speak to Council via telephone, visit our website www.princegeorge.ca/publichearings to complete an online registration or call 311. If you miss pre-registering,please watch the online live meeting broadcast as there will be an opportunity for your 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, December 7, 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.

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.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

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 25, 2020.These documents mayalso be reviewedatthe Development Services office on the 2nd Floor of City Hall on November 25, 26, 27, 30, December 1, 2, 3, 4and 7, 2020, between the hoursof 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WHO CAN ISPEAK TO?

Formore information, please contact Development Services in person, by telephone at (250)561-7611 or by email to devserv@princegeorge.ca.

Forquestions related to Public Hearing participation and procedures, please contact the Legislative Services Division by telephone (250)561-7793 or by email to cityclerk@princegeorge.ca.

Residents help cancer-stricken dad

TED CLARKE

Citizen staff

Dean Coleman can’t wait to say good riddance to the pandemic and return to less stressful times when he and his wife Janna can resume normal operations at the fitness gym they own and operate in College Heights.

After being forced to shut the doors of The Movement Group Fitness Mecca for three months when COVID-19 was just starting to infect the province, the Colemans have had to adjust to a new reality of fewer people in the gym and fewer classes to respect provincial heath orders which now have them shut down again.

The financial hit to their business has made it difficult to keep up with the gym lease payments and now Dean faces an even more serious obstacle – dealing with cancer surgery for the second time in his life.

On Thursday in Vancouver General Hospital, a surgical team will open up his washboard abdomen to remove a 15-centimetre Stage 4 neuroendocrine tumour from his liver. It’s the same type of cancer he had eight years ago which cost him part of his right lung. His latest symptoms – diarrhea, stomach upset, loss of energy – started about the same time as the pandemic began in March and it wasn’t until early September that his cancer was diagnosed.

The preliminary results of a biopsy showed the tumour was low-grade (slower-growing ), which usually means a better

SUBMITTED PHOTO

biking and tennis for most of his life and now does most of those activities with his family. In 1997 he became a certified personal trainer, which led to a job a few years later as manager of Gold’s Gym. The Colemans bought their own gym in 2013 and expanded The Movement a year later.

During a brutal recovery period after his lung cancer surgery, Dean built his aerobic capacity beyond what it was before he had cancer and he’s maintained his own fitness vigilance. After his surgery Thursday, he won’t be able to lift anything for eight-to-12 weeks. Neither of his bouts with cancer require chemotherapy or radiation. They hope to be back in Prince George by mid-December

outcome for surgery. The liver tends to regenerate itself and Dean is hopeful there will be enough healthy tissue left for that to happen. The resiliency of the organ hid the symptoms and he had no warning signs until the growth had progressed to Stage 4.

Dean and Janna have two daughters –11-year-old Maija and nine-year-old Kenlee. He says his health concerns have been more difficult for his family members to deal with than they are for him.

“I think it’s harder on spouses and the

kids, I really do,” Dean said. “There’s anxiety with the kids, I can really see it, and that’s the worst part. I think being a spectator is worse than being in the driver’s seat, to be honest That’s the part that bugs me more than anything else.”

Dean is a full-time real estate agent for Royal LePage but also teaches Mossa indoor cycling, strength/functional training and aerobics group classes at the gym with Janna and the other instructors. Always a fitness buff, he’s been active in hockey, volleyball, downhill/water skiing, mountain

Dean and Janna’s group fitness clients and the other instructors think of them as part of one big family and have rallied to help out financially to allow the couple to focus on Dean’s health without worrying about missing lease payments to their landlord. Kimberly Sexsmith, a dental hygienist who teaches a fitness class at the gym, created a GoFundMe page that within three days reached its goal of raising $25,000.

“I’m quite humbled by that, there’s so many people I have to reach out to, to thank them,” Dean said. “I wasn’t even going to tell anybody. I’m the kind of guy, I would just battle it and be done with it. But we had to tell The Movement community because people were asking for more workouts.”

LOCAL SURGEON FEATURED IN MANSBRIDGE BOOK

JAMIE PORTMAN

Postmedia

It was ultimately her own self-respect that led Nadine Caron to act as she did. The young medic, a member of the Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation, was taking a break in the surgery lounge of a Canadian hospital when an older doctor sat down at her table, exhausted after completing a lengthy surgery.

“If I never operate on another Indian, it will be too soon,” he announced.

He wasn’t addressing anyone in particular but Caron, a medical school graduate in final training to become a surgeon, couldn’t let the remark pass. It wasn’t the first time she had encountered a racist comment, but she was angered to hear it from a doctor.

She spoke out: “If you don’t want to operate on an Indian and get paid, then you

certainly don’t want to eat with an Indian for free.”

And with that, she rose and walked with her tray to an empty table across the room. Others at her table followed, leaving the offending surgeon sitting alone.

It’s an extraordinary moment in Peter Mansbridge’s new book, Extraordinary Canadians. But it’s only one of many to emerge in this remarkable collection of personal stories about Canadians, many of them unknown to the wider national community, who have helped make this country a better place for all.

“We obviously wanted a book that would represent the country - geographically, genderwise, background-wise, culture-wise, profession-wise,” says Mansbridge, who retired in 2017 after 30 years as anchor of CBC television’s The National. Mansbridge and his co-author, former

CBC producer Mark Bulgutch, wanted to be surprised as they scoured the country in search of 17 Canadians with incredible personal stories to tell. And surprised they were. One example was Caron, now a surgeon at University Hospital of Northern B.C., an associate professor of surgery in the UBC faculty of medicine and an eloquent advocate for Indigenous health

“When I chose my path, there was not a single Indigenous general surgeon in Canada,” she tells readers of the book. “That fact made my decision different, even groundbreaking, but with it came sharp reminders about the divide that still exists within our country.”

For Mansbridge, this was exactly the kind of story he wanted to tell. And again, it made him feel glad to have undertaken this book and to have succeeded in delivering it to his publisher, Simon and

Schuster, in time for release this autumn in the midst of a pandemic.

“It’s been a difficult time for everyone,” the 72-year-old Mansbridge sayt. “So it’s a time when we need to celebrate inspiring stories, and that’s what these are. These are people who have sometimes faced enormous personal challenges, but were dedicated to facing these challenges head on. Yet, they’re all very different all these extraordinary people who come from really different backgrounds and situations.”

And he returns to the example set by Caron

“That moment in her life where she’s confronted with racism from a fellow doctor and the journey that both he and she went on before they met again - it signals what we need to do as a country. That requires more than just standing up in the House of Commons and apologizing.”

Dean Coleman, his daughters, Kenlee and Maija, and wife Janna got together Saturday to pose for their annual Christmas photo.

‘I used to help people like you’

from page 1

Nakamura, who was named a Citizen of the Year by the Prince George Community Foundation just a month before the attack, said her personality has changed from happy, outgoing and empathetic to feeling dead inside, “no spark, no light.” In a separate statement, Nakamura’s spouse said her “fun and energetic spirit has disappeared” and she often sleeps 12-18 hours a day.

Prior to the robbery, Nakamura said she had dedicated her working life to helping people on the margins, struggling with poverty, homelessness and addictions.

“I find this whole situation very ironic because I used to help people like you,” Nakamura told Schulze as he sat in the gallery.

“And now, because of what you did, my career has been destroyed.”

Crown counsel anoted Schulze has turned his life around since his release from custody roughly four months after the arrest.

He has successfully completed a residential treatment program, landed steady employment and is now living a sober lifestyle, the court was told.

Submissions from defence counsel will be heard at a later date.

Brock Bailey spreads duck feed beside the water at Cottonwood Island Park last Wednesday morning.

‘It’s going to be a long winter’

from page 1

“It’s going to be a long winter,” he added.

Bailey explained how the dominant birds will always eat first and it only takes a couple of them to make tracks towards the feed the rest will follow because they’re herd birds.

Bailey makes sure he spreads the feed far and wide so that the females and the few wood ducks that are with the mallards are able to feed, too. If the feed isn’t spread out the dominant males will chase all the others away.

In the early years, Cailleaux and Bailey would pay for the feed out of pocket but purchasing duck food for months at a

time can get expensive so they reached out to the community for help and got a strong response. And people have already started to donate again but of course this is an ongoing process.

The ducks need as many as three 20 kg bags of food every day and Bailey and Cailleaux have both invested their own money so far and as others have donated food already, they are hoping more will help out and donate to the cause through Spruce Capital Feeds

People can buy bags of whole barley and cracked corn for a little less than $20 each and then Cailleaux or Bailey will pick up the bags as needed.

“We really appreciate anything people can do to help us,” Bailey said.

CITIZEN PHOTO BY JAMES DOYLE/ LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE

left, Nicole

Meals on Wheels coordinator, Lola-Dawn Fennell, general manager PG Council of Seniors, and Cheryl Jacobus, director and volunteer, pose with some food items donated last year This year, the council is asking for monetary donations and gift cards to grocery stores.

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS ADAPT TO PANDEMIC PROTOCOLS

Even though things are going to look different this holiday season, those in need still reach out for help and to make that happen several community organizations are doing what it takes to make it work.

PRINCE GEORGE COUNCIL OF SENIORS

The Prince George Council of Seniors is still offering the opportunity to access Christmas hampers to those who are low income and 65+ in the community and to be eligible to apply they must be in receipt of the Guaranteed Income Supplement

This year due to pandemic protocols set in place the council cannot accept food donations and are asking for monetary donations, including gift cards to grocery stores. Deadline for applications is Friday, Dec. 4 and deadline to donate is Dec. 15.

There is a tax receipt available for those who donate $20 or more

People accessing the program can submit an application form found online at www.pgcos.ca and clicking on Christmas Hampers and dropping it off (wearing a mask) to the Seniors Resource Centre, 712 Victoria Street or faxing it to 250-564-9155.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

As the St. Vincent de Paul Society continues to feed those in need three meals a day, 365 days a year, they are once again offering their annual Christmas hampers to families in need who have children 19 years and younger living at home.

This year applications are taken until Dec. 4 by phone instead of in person to keep everyone safe. To access the correct phone number to use on which day of the week visit www.ssvdppg.com. To keep everyone as safe as possible all hampers will be delivered on Dec. 21. There will be no opportunity to pick up the hampers. Volunteers are needed to help with the process and Prince George residents are encouraged to visit the website to get information. The hampers will be put together at St. Mary’s auditorium on Dec. 19 and 20 where there’s space for the hampers and enough room for people to social distance while volunteering In response to pandemic orders to re-

strict contact the drop-in centre has had to close its doors to sit-down meals and only provide a take out meal service where the connections with those in need are lost.

“It was so hard to do that, especially at Thanksgiving, because our facility doesn’t allow us to do that for the numbers we’re serving,” Bernie Goold, St. Vincent de Paul Society’s executive director, said. “It would only allow us to serve 25 people at a time.”

St. Vincent’s drop in centre serves as many as 150 people during a meal service and to offer sit down meals and then push people out the door so the next round of 25 could enter after sanitization just wouldn’t work, she added.

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army promise of ‘giving hope today’ seems to be of more importance this year, Major Neil Wilkinson of the local branch of the Salvation Army, said.

The Kettle Campaign has been reduced to stay within the pandemic guidelines. There are only six of a previous 12 locations where safety protocols can be accommodated in businesses in Prince George.

Another conundrum is that many of the volunteers who used to help out with the campaign are older, who are most susceptible to COVID-19 and now the locations are mostly outdoors in the harsh winter weather, which is not ideal, to say the least, Wilkinson said.

The Salvation Army is still in need of volunteers and are only asking for an hourlong commitment to the cause. The Kettle Campaign is the Salvation Army’s biggest fundraiser with the goal of raising $250,000, which will keep the Food Bank open to those in need year round.

People who wish to pledge money to the Kettle Campaign can do so online now through the #ChristmasChallenge where they are encouraging others in the community to meet or beat their pledge at sapg.ca

The other challenge for the Salvation Army is the non-profit is not able to do the high volume of Christmas hampers they usually do so they’ve changed direction.

“This year we’re only doing vouchers, which are redeemable at local businesses,” Wilkinson said.

WorkSafeBC

Workers’ Compensation BoardofB.C. Hereby givesnotice of proposedamendmentstothe OccupationalHealthandSafetyRegulation (BCreg.296/97,asamended)

WorkSafeBC is holding apublichearing on proposed amendments to Parts6,8,16, 18,and 21 of the Occupational Health andSafetyRegulation. In lightof theongoing andrapidly evolving COVID –19pandemic andinanefforttomaximize social distancing,the public hearingwill be held virtually.

Thevirtual publichearing will be streamed liveon December10, 2020,intwo sessions. Thefirst will be from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. andthe second from 3to5p.m.

View thevirtual public hearing liveat https://video.isilive.ca/worksafebc/2020-12-10/

Participating in the Public Hearing Process

We welcomeyourfeedbackonthe proposed amendments.All feedbackreceivedwill be presented to WorkSafeBC’s BoardofDirectors fortheir consideration.

Youcan providefeedbackinthe following ways:

1. Register to speakatthe hearingvia telephone To register,please call 604.232.7744ortollfreeinB.C. at 1.866.614.7744.One presentationfroman organization or individual will be permitted.

If youaren’tabletoregister, please watchthe hearing using theabove link as therewill be an opportunityfor youtocallinatthe endofthe list of pre-registered speakers

2. Submit apre-recorded video

Pre-recorded video submissions up to five minutes in length canbesubmittedand will be played at the PublicHearing

Forfurther instructionsphone 604.232.7744 or toll free in B.C. at 1.866.614.7744

3. Onlinefeedback

Writtensubmissions canbemadeonlineuntil 4:30p.m.onMonday, December14, 2020 viathe WorkSafeBC websiteatworksafebc.comorvia e-mail at ohsregfeedback@worksafebc.com

More information on theproposedamendmentsand howtoparticipate in thevirtual public hearing canbe foundonWorkSafeBC’swebsite at worksafebc.com.

Notice of proposedamendments to the Occupational HealthandSafetyRegulationandNoticeofPublic Hearingspursuant to sections 110and 113ofthe WorkersCompensation Act of British Columbia.

CHRISTINE HINZMANN Citizen staff

CITIZEN FILE PHOTO BY JAMES DOYLE

From

Currie,

SHOW HOME ESSENTIAL TO KINGS’ SURVIVAL

TED CLARKE

Citizen staff

Pandemic uncertainty still hovers over the Prince George Spruce Kings and they still don’t know for sure when they will start the new season.

One thing is for certain, as it has been the previous 38 years, one lucky ticket holder is going to win a house in the Spruce Kings Show Home Lottery.

The community-owned team launched its biggest annual fundraiser last Friday, with Liz Bennett on board as the new manager of the 39th edition of the Show Home Lottery. Bennett was born and raised in the city and knows what the lottery means to Prince George residents, who buy tickets on the draw every year to show their support for their beloved Spruce Kings. The lottery is even more crucial to the team’s bottom line during the pandemic because there are no games and even when they were playing, the restriction on arena crowd sizes means there are no fans buying tickets to watch the Kings play.

“It’s a weird time in the world right now and it’s the time where we have to support the community to keep small businesses operational and keep teams like ours afloat, we need to support local,” said Bennett.

Liz Bennett is the manager of this season’s edition of the Spruce Kings Show Home Lottery.

The fully-furnished 2,600 square foot home, built by Hopson Construction, is across the street from the Aberdeen Glen Golf Course at 2754 Links Dr. Furnishings

are provided by Theory Hardware, with appliances from Andres Electronics. The home is valued at $670,000.

The house has three bedrooms, one of which is in the basement, which has been developed to include a family room, laundry room, bathroom and craft room/office.

The show home grand prize draw will happen on April 30, 2021. The first of three early-bird draws, a package that includes 100 tickets for the team’s Mega 50-50 lottery provided by Spruce Credit Union, as well as a mountain bike/ gift certificate from PB Sports and Evolve and restaurant gift certificates, takes place on Jan. 1.

The Kings’ have also launched the first of two Mega 50-50 jackpot draws worth up to $100,000 each. The first draw will be on Feb. 12 and the second will happen April 30. Proceeds from the show home lottery provide more than half of the team’s annual operating budget. Last year’s draw, which was extended by a month due to the pandemic, was a complete sellout. Show Home tickets are $125 each, which will about cover the cost of a hockey stick. The 50-50 tickets cost $25 each, the price of a restaurant meal for a player on the road.

Tickets are available online at sprucekingsshowhome.ca or by phone at 1-855-962-4946.

Still too warm to open ice oval, organizers say

TED CLARKE

Citizen staff

It’s been too warm to start flooding for the volunteer crew at the Exhibition Park Ice Oval and that’s not going to change any time soon, if the long-range weather forecast holds true.

“We haven’t even had frost enough to

begin to flood,” said Dick Voneugen, the 88-year-old former foreman of the oval’s ice maintenance crew. “We need minus-10, we can’t have thaw periods.”

Ten days of below-freezing daytime high temperatures and nights dropping into the minus double digits would be enough to allow crews to make enough ice for skating

on the 500-metre oval, says Voneugen. Canfor House, the building used to provide a warm and dry place for skaters to put on and take off their blades, will remain closed because there isn’t enough room to guarantee physical distancing. There will be no skate rentals and hours of operation could be reduced due to

shortages of volunteer maintenance staff. Skaters are encouraged to support the not-for-profit Prince George Ice Oval Society and help recoup the costs of operating and maintaining the equipment for flooding and snow clearing. Season memberships are $25 or $60 for each family. Day passes are $2 for individuals and $5 for families.

CITIZEN STAFF PHOTO

NEWS IN BRIEF

Airport control tower under review

Nav Canada said last week it will be launching level of service reviews for towers at six airports across the country, including the one in Prince George.

If the change were to happen, pilots would responsible for maintaining a safe distance from other aircraft while flight service specialists stationed at the airport would provide updates on weather, runway conditions and traffic in the area, vehicle control and emergency assistance.

Prince George airport is home to one of the longest runways in Canada, is an emergency landing spot for foreign carriers and in the summer is a regional hub for air tankers used to fight forest fires, Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty said.

Prince George Airport Authority CEO Gordon Duke adopted a more neutral tone.

“We’ll be working closely with Nav Canada and all our stakeholders to make sure that the air navigation system remains solid,” Duke said. “We understand that technology has changed a lot and we just want to make sure that the airport operates as safely and efficiently as it did before.”

Carrier Sekani busy with youth centre

The official opening of the Carrier Sekani Family Services Sk’ai Zeh Yah Youth Centre took place Nov 20 on National Child Day but the new Prince George facility has been open for a few weeks and staff have already started to build connections with those coming through the door.

Sk’ai Zeh Yah means Children of Chief’s House and the name came from the intentions of upholding the rights of Indigenous children and youth at the centre where everyone eight to 29 years old from all walks of life is welcome.

“It’s been pretty overwhelming actually, we’ve had people consistently coming in and getting breakfast, having a shower, doing laundry and taking food to go with them and just having a warm, dry place to come and hang out where it feels safe for them,” Amy Merritt, director of youth services, said.

The facility, mostly funded by Indigenous Services Canada, offers wrap-around supports for at-risk youth and young adults with a focus on prevention The centre also offers after-school programming for those eight to 18 within the Walk Tall program that includes picking children up after school and bringing them to the centre for a meal and cultural learning that includes time with elders and recreational activity

The long term goal for the centre is that it will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and ultimately provide housing as well. Youth and young adults can access the centre at 1575 Second Ave.

City on pace for record drug deaths

Deaths from illicit drugs in the city edged closer to record proportions last month.

The year-to-date total stood at 43 as of

the end of October, an increase of five from the month before, according to a monthly update from the B.C. Coroners Service.

The city appears on pace to surpass the record 51 deaths recorded in 2018.

Four of the deaths last month involved drugs in which fentanyl was detected and raised that year-to-date total to 33. Forty-six such deaths were reported in 2018.

Since the start of 2018, there have been 127 drug-related deaths in the city and the rate per 100,000 people stands at 44.8. Only Hope and Vancouver have higher rates.

Across B.C., it was the fifth month this year for which more than 160 suspected illicit drug deaths were reported to the BCCS and more than double the number of people who died as a result of illicit drugs in October 2019.

Glaciers bigger than expected, team finds

A UNBC-led research team has found glaciers in the Columbia River basin are significantly larger than originally thought but also predict their days remain numbered due to global warming.

From 2015 to 2018, they used ice-penetrating radar, towed by skis, to measure the thickness of five glaciers in the area nestled in the province’s southeast corner From there, they analyzed more than 34,000 data-points over 182 kilometres.

And from that data they found that glacier thickness is, on average, 38 per cent thicker than previous computer model estimates. They also calculated that the ice volume for the Upper Columbia Basin is five times the volume of Okanagan Lake.

The first-of-its-kind research in the Columbia Mountains was published this fall in the Journal of Glaciology

Stranded sledder lacked equipment

A snowmobiler got more than he bargained for when he ventured away from his friends in search of new terrain while out in the Yanks Peak area two Sundays ago. He took the detour without telling anyone and went without a shovel. He paid for it by spending the night and much of the next day out in the wilderness.

“He got really stuck,” said Dave Merritt of Prince George Search and Rescue. “He got stuck multiple times, he just couldn’t get himself out without a shovel.”

Volunteers from three search and rescue organizations plus members of the Wells Snowmobile Club and a couple of the missing man’s friends participated in the search. Prince George SAR was called in because it has the skills to search in avalanche terrain

The man was “cold and tired” but otherwise OK when he was spotted by a helicopter shortly before 3 p.m. on Monday.

Cell service in the area is spotty and neither snowmobiler had radios or satellite communication devices, Merritt said The man was also without fire starter and material to build a shelter Merritt urged outdoor enthusiasts to check the AdventureSmart website for advice on being prepared in case something goes wrong.

GOOD CITIZEN

Former city councillor and long-time community volunteer Shirley Gratton holds her B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship She was presented with the medal at Prince George City Hall last week.

Year in review

(PART 1 OF 4)

Here is a summary of the seniors profiles I did this year: Glen (Moose) and Patricia ScottGlen was born in Kamloops in 1946, moved to Prince George in 1969 and eventually went to work at radio station CJCI 620 AM reporting on sports events. He met radio station traffic/receptionist Patricia Dutka.

Patricia was born in Horsefly where she worked for her uncle Bill Kordyban and later moved to Prince George. They got married on Grey Cup weekend in 1976, an annual date that he was sure to remember Glen has been the commissioner of the Prince George Senior Lacrosse Association for the past 30 years, served on city council for two terms, and was inducted into the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame in 2014.

Adeline Judith (Byman) Feyer - our local CFIS 93.1 community radio personality and long-time volunteer was born in 1941. She married Stuart Feyer in 1960; he passed away in 2006 at the age of 68 and after nearly 46 years of a good marriage Judy started her volunteer radio career at

the age of 70 and was presented with the CFIS-FM Prince George Community Radio Society Volunteer of the Year Award in 2017

Edith (Petersen) Kosheiff was born in 1932. She met and then married Mitch Kosheiff in 1954. Their dream was to become farmers and work the land. By 1956, they moved to Prince George in search of jobs. Mitch was hired by Northern

SENIORS’ SCENE KATHY NADALIN

Magneto and Edith found work at the Bank of Montreal; they only intended to stay for one year For the next 25 years, they operated Center City Petroleum’s bulk plant. Mitch passed away in 1992 as a result of a brain tumor

Elsie (Vogt) Stobbe was born in 1927. During the Great Depression, the family moved to Chilliwack in search of a better life. Elsie worked as a nurse’s aide in the tuberculosis sanatorium in Sardis where she met maintenance worker Helmut Stobbe; they married in 1949. Elsie completed her nurses training at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. They moved to Prince George in 1961 and Helmut worked as a welder until they purchased the Travelodge Motel on Dominion Street. In 1977, they sold the motel and retired.

In March, Mr. PG turned 60. Clasina Van Adrichem and her Monday afternoon Catholic Women’s League knitting group consisting of Erica Fortch, Edna Cutway, Clasina, Georgia Roque, Barbara Wallace, Helen Dery, Sally McLean, Sue Wardlaw, Nichole Lavoie and Joy Cotter were preparing a nice surprise for Mr PG’s 60th birthday party They suggested Mr PG deserved a page in my Seniors’ Scene column to officially welcome him into the ranks as a senior in our community

Alex Murray was born in 1932. By the age of 10 it was discovered that he had a beautiful soprano voice; voice training lessons started and as he matured his voice changed from a soprano to a baritone.

The Murray family settled in Victoria in 1950 and Alex found work with the CNR. In 1954, he transferred to Calgary where he met and married Betty-Marie (Bunny) Heath, an accomplished ballet instructor Sadly, the love of his live passed away in 2011 after a long battle with cancer In 1959, Alex went to work for Columbia Cellulose in Vancouver until Northwood Pulp offered him a job which eventually moved him to Prince George in 1979. He retired from Northwood Pulp in 1992.

CITIZEN STAFF PHOTO

Glen (Moose) and Patricia Scott

Adeline Judith Feyer

Elsie Stobbe

Edith Kosheiff

Prince George Brain Injured Group volunteer Michelle Marquette sits behind her desk last Tuesday morning at the

Strokes are a brain injury

Generally speaking, when people think about strokes, they envision a drooping mouth and a speech impediment.

Looking normal was one of Michelle Marquette’s struggles after she had a major stroke nine years ago Her MRI and CT scans showed she had a brain bleed, which is confirmation of brain injury. But not having a droopy face caused her a lot of problems.

“I went back to work three months after my stroke,” Michelle recalls. “My doctor said I looked normal and that I was fine Everybody told me I looked normal. So I believed them.”

Michelle worked as a mental health therapist. Within a short period of time, Michelle realized she had returned to work too soon. To make matters more complicated, her employer placed her in a management role. Her increased responsibilities and work stress were overwhelming.

Michelle didn’t realize she had a brain injury because no one told her she did. She felt compelled to work because of family financial responsibilities and pressure from her medical team to resume a normal life. She didn’t want to be in management, but because of her brain injury, she couldn’t find the words to clearly state how she felt.

“I was dying a slow death.” Michelle said. “I couldn’t do my job properly but I didn’t know why So I learned how to fake it.”

As time went on, putting on a mask every day became an impossible task. Michelle had poor short-term memory, huge anxiety, depression and found it difficult to speak because the words and sentences weren’t coming together. Michelle’s job included a lot of communicating in person, over the phone and public speaking. She didn’t trust herself to the say the right things.

“Because I wasn’t telling anyone what was really going on, I isolated myself,” Michelle said. “And because nobody knew,

I had no support.”

BOGGLED DIANE NAKAMURA

Within three years, her whole life fell apart. Her relationship with her spouse ended, as well as her career and friendships.

“This may sound odd but I wished my mouth was drooping. If you look normal people don’t believe you’re struggling with all kinds of things. It’s not just about how you look. People have no idea what is going on inside.”

Michelle didn’t know that the Brain Injured Group (BIG) existed until six years ago By this point, she had spent over three years in the dark, not understanding why she was the way she was. Having a case manager, attending information classes and groups at BIG provided her information about brain injury that no one told her about before.

“BIG saved my life.” said Michelle. “They believed me and supported me in so many ways. People know very little about strokes. Not having support and understanding is so hard when your life is crumbling around you and you don’t know how to fix it.”

Michelle says she doesn’t have the capacity to return to the work she did before. Her future is uncertain in terms of employment and building relationships again. In the meantime, doing volunteer work at BIG provides her with a sense of purpose and accomplishment.

Having knowledge about the affects of brain injury is key to healing and recovery. Because she has this knowledge now, Michelle says she has hope that something meaningful is coming around the corner for her

CITIZEN PHOTO BY JAMES DOYLE/LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE

PGBIG office.

SHOULD PUBLIC HEALTH USE PROPAGANDA?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, calm encouragement for citizens to act responsibly, even in their own self-interest to protect themselves and their loved ones, has been mostly a failure everywhere in the world and right across Canada.

Stern lecturing, threats, fines and public shaming haven’t worked so well, either.

So it should also come as no surprise that the Canadian government is working on a marketing campaign for the eventual vaccine rollout.

No doubt that will involve recruiting social influencers to spread the “I got one and you should, too” message across multiple platforms – TikTok for younger Canadians; print, radio and TV for older Canadians.

This should take many forms, as logical suggestions to improve personal health don’t go far. If they did, nobody would smoke, junk food would sit on store shelves gathering dust and everyone would have a gym membership

The appeal needs to be an emotional one to multiple audiences.

Do it for grandma and grandpa. Do it for the kids. Do it for the doctors and

nurses. Do it for the police officers and the teachers. Do it out of patriotic duty Do it because vaccines helped our ancestors defeat polio and smallpox. Do it so you can take a winter vacation to Mexico again Do it so you don’t have to isolate at home or get tested anymore. Do it so you don’t have to wear a stupid mask anymore. Do it because everyone else is doing it.

But how far should the government be willing to go to motivate Canadians to wear masks now and get the vaccine next year?

As Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein write in their now-classic book Nudge, nothing motivates behavioural change as much as knowing everyone else has to do it, too

At least in Prince George, if Dr Bonnie Henry wanted to get everyone wearing masks, she should have mandated it a month ago.

There are still the complainers on social media, of course, but everyone is now wearing masks in indoor public spaces. As Thaler and Sunstein’s research shows, it’s not the fear of fines that motivate people, it’s fear of being the only one.

The silent stares of judgment from everyone when you’re the only one not wearing a face covering make a deep impression and changes behaviour.

Social media is a powerful tool for nudging.

Regardless of one’s politics, there is clear evidence Russia used tens of thousands of cleverly placed (and deceitfully masked) social media posts to sew discord and public unrest during the 2016 U.S presidential election.

At present, all sorts of conspiracy theories about the virus, mask wearing and the vaccine are rampant across social media.

Now imagine if the same nefarious techniques were used to promote wearing masks and encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Imagine if the federal government discreetly tasked its cybersecurity experts at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service to flood social media channels with inflammatory messages and memes from phantom accounts, stating that everyone is wearing masks and those who aren’t are unpatriotic stooges intentionally or blindly working to weaken Canada and hurt fellow Canadians.

What if those messages were specifically targeted, using the existing algorithms of Facebook, Google and others, to everyone who questioned wearing masks or getting the vaccine or the wisdom of Dr Bonnie Henry and Dr Theresa Tam?

Open letter to the B.C. Liberals

You lost this recent election for many reasons. Primarily because you offered no meaningful choice; instead, you just dug through the NDP and Green goodie bag and tossed a few tidbits to the voters. The gambit failed, as it should have.

Here is a ten-point plan for rebuilding: Respect the electorate by acknowledging you have much work to do. Shirley Bond’s work ethic sets the bar high, and was an excellent choice for interim leader That’s a good start.

Build the grassroots. Focus on building the $5 and $10/month donor base by engaging with ordinary people who need to know they matter to you.

Modernize riding associations. Expect them to develop at least two viable nominees for candidates in each election cycle. Expect them to sponsor free-enterprise

THINKING ALOUD

and right-of-centre educational initiatives in their communities. Expect them to develop an engaging online presence Be the freedom and free-enterprise party Resist the paternalism of the left. Leave federal politics at the door. Make it clear that the party is concerned with provincial matters and has no ties to any federal party.

Commit to developing right-of-centre solutions to housing affordability, issues in agriculture, meat processing, the environment, childcare, decriminalization of drugs, etc. Focus on the value of human life by working toward excellent rehab and mental health services.

There’s no question it would work more often than not and the effort would likely save lives, reduce health care costs, boost the economy and allow Canadian life to return to normal more quickly next year

But do the means justify the ends?

Should government employ such underhanded tactics to alter the opinions of its own citizens, even when it’s for their own good?

Some would argue absolutely not, that employing such tools opens the door to government using similar methods to act in its own interests and against that of dissenting citizens

Others would argue that, in certain circumstances such as public health and with stringent oversight, the positive outcomes outweigh the negative risks.

There is no clear answer and there are merits to both arguments.

In China, Russia and countries with flimsy democracies, the choice is easy.

In Canada, the opposite choice is easy because it simply means sticking with the status quo.

Perhaps there is a middle ground there for our governments to do more to get citizen to do more but the slope gets slippery in a hurry

- Editor-in-chief Neil Godbout

Be the party that makes it easier to be “the little guy or gal.” Small business accounts for about 70 per cent of all jobs, but face increasing pressure trying to comply with rules and regulations meant for large companies. Develop a plan to make B.C. the most small-business-friendly jurisdiction in Canada. It fits with our ethos, our lifestyle, our values, and our care for our environment.

Be the party that values and respects community. Focus on policy that make it easier for people to improve their communities. Make it easier for small non-profits like community associations, clubs, and sports groups, to find places to meet and get more affordable liability insurance

Reject identity politics, which is a zerosum-game. Instead, build unity on things we can all agree on and allow people to be diverse.

Most commentators are calling for a swing to the social liberal side and

rejecting social conservative candidates. Resist this urge. In a free country, you should not eliminate candidates based on their religion. Not only is it wrong, but it won’t work. The recent federal Conservative leadership campaign provides some insight: Peter Mackay, who said social conservatives were the “stinking albatross” of the party did win the first ballot in B.C., but previously unknown candidate Leslyn Lewis won the entire province, as well as the popular vote across Canada, on the second ballot. Take some lessons from Lewis; her approach to social and moral issues is to find consensus among a diverse population. Ask her to speak at your convention about this

Ten points, and not a word about the type of leader?

The leader needs to have the ability to communicate free-enterprise, centre-right values unapologetically, attractively, and convincingly.

MAILING ADDRESS

505 Fourth Ave. Prince George, B.C. V2L 3H2

OFFICE HOURS

8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday

GENERAL SWITCHBOARD

250-562-2441

info@pgcitizen.ca

GENERAL NEWS news@pgcitizen.ca

SPORTS INQUIRIES

cls@pgcitizen.ca

SHAWN CORNELL, DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING 250-960-2757

Chomsky provides spiritual example

American intellectual and long-time social activist Noam Chomsky has been described by a term that is deeply offensive - a self-hating Jew. There is nothing hateful about Chomsky. He is a sojourner of truth and a voice of reason.

In a recent interview, Chomsky talked about the roots of his activism He was brought up in an educated Jewish family in Philadelphia His father was a Hebrew scholar and his parents believed in social activism When studying scripture, they focused on the teachings of the prophets and the message to care for the widow and the orphan. Chomsky noted that life did not always go well for those who challenged the powerful, pointing out that the great prophet Elijah was also called a hater of Israel.

Along with his environmental activism, his critique of the mainstream media and honest analysis of geopolitical hypocrisies, Chomsky has been an advocate of Palestinian rights for more than a half century.

LESSONS IN LEARNING

GERRY CHIDIAC

That seems to upset a great number of people.

As I’ve published articles about Palestinian rights, I too have seen pro-Israeli media watchdogs attack my writings.

Being a Christian with a deep respect for Jews, Jewish spirituality and heritage, I would never want to say anything anti-Semitic. I therefore contacted organizations which I knew shared my views, including Jewish Voice for Peace and Independent Jewish Voices. I found wonderful people who understand Hebrew scripture the same way Chomsky does. And I learned that they too are described as self-hating.

Studying the philosophies of these organizations and reflecting on my own Catholic heritage, I came to realize that Christian activism and Jewish activism are fruits of the same vine Jesus, after all,

was a Jew, raised in the same tradition as Chomsky, Bernie Sanders, and the writers of the New Testament.

It should therefore be of little surprise that the two most progressive platforms in the American Democratic presidential primaries were those of Sanders and Marianne Williamson, two Jews whose parents taught them the importance of racial equality and social justice. It is no irony that they also had the most respectful views toward Palestinians.

Later in his interview, Chomsky pointed out that Catholics who embraced what they called a “preferential option for the poor” during the Cold War were murdered by pro-American hit squads in Latin America and other places, while conservative Catholics and other Christians derided them as communists.

I saw this play out with my own eyes when I lived in the Philippines during the corrupt and pro-capitalist Marcos regime. Exceptional, kind, caring people were called communists. Worse, some of them were killed. Government supported militias

Trump still has path to victory

Istill believe that Donald J. Trump will be inaugurated for a second term as President of the United States of America. Without casting aspersions or calling into question the veracity of the election results as they presently stand, those for and against this current president deserve to be told that there remains a constitutional path to victory. As the token pro-Trump pundit at The Citizen, it is my pleasure to explain these possible scenarios to the best of my abilities.

There is ongoing litigation in several states, by Rudy Guiliani and Jenna Ellis of Trump’s legal team, as well as the independent Sydney Powell regarding the integrity of the ballots cast. I will not speculate as to the veracity of these claims in this space However, we must understand that not only is the American legal system different from ours, but these cases in particular need only establish a doubt, regardless of how reasonable, in the minds of either judges or legislators.

At that moment, the certification of a

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Brutal bullies

People are ready for 2020 to be over as COVID-19 threw the world for a loop and made everyone’s lives that much harder to live. With a vaccine on the horizon people are ready to close this chapter of life and move on but while we wait we have a lot of rules to follow to keep safe Most follow the rules but some don’t as has been proven by the recent trend in all health authorities, especially in the Lower Mainland. Up here, most people adhere to the rules

often targeted simple parish workers in an effort to keep the more outspoken members of the clergy quiet.

I won’t argue that communists also profess a desire to make life better for the poor, but their ideology is based on materialism. The people I knew were deeply spiritual and based their actions on a profound belief in a God of compassion.

It is, therefore, as ludicrous to call a Jew who believes in the rights of Palestinians self-hating as it is to call a person who radically follows the message of Jesus a communist. The God of Hebrew Scripture is a God of justice who calls upon us to seek truth, to love our neighbours and to support those who are looked down on by the rest of society

Life was not easy for the prophets who challenged the kings of Israel. They were ridiculed and cast out of their communities, much like Chomsky and the hundreds of thousands of Jews who speak out for Palestinian rights all over the world today. History will continue to repeat itself until we learn the lessons we need to learn.

RIGHT OF CENTRE NATHAN GIEDE

state’s popular vote may be stopped, by court order or a legislature’s refusal to certify From there, an audit of the ballots could proceed, with the new results certified. While this would cost both time and money, it’s a far more likely action than any “re-vote” where all ballots are tossed and a new election called, which would be without a single precedent in American history at the state level for president. Still, a full audit is improbable.

What is more feasible is that either a court will tell a state to recall Article Two of the US Constitution, or a state legislature will take the initiative to invoke this law itself, and determine its own electors The electors, who are charged with casting each states’ Electoral College votes, will then be instructed by the state legislature which way they are to vote, which may or may not be in accordance with the popular vote. While bizarre, this would be an en-

put in place by social distancing, using hand sanitizer and wearing masks. There is a portion of the population however that rebel against the mandatory health orders and show defiance in their own way through social media, signs posted on their properties and vehicles and defying public health orders in public like not wearing a mask or not social distancing. As has been reported by news outlets and social media sites, some of these people show their defiance through violence and anger and I have seen it here in town Until the mandatory mask order came down, it

tirely valid, legal move.

Interestingly, a legislature, even under the direct order of the Supreme Court to determine its own electors, might withhold its votes from the Electoral College, sending no one. Essentially, this would be abstaining But this comes with a twist: if enough states choose not to vote, then it becomes impossible for either President Donald J. Trump, or former Vice President Joe Biden to achieve a majority in the EC

The American Constitution has a provision for this possibility

In the event that neither candidate achieves a majority of EC votes, the issue passes to the newly elected Congress.

The House of Representatives elects the President and the Senate elects the Vice President

It must be clarified that in the House, state delegations vote en bloc - after the majority of members from that state decide whom they support, the state casts a single vote for one of the candidates for President. The senators each vote individually for a new VP

Now let’s combine this complex constitutional theory with political realities on the ground while still not commenting on the

was left up to stores and cities to regulate masking up and it was rarely enforced.

Now that is an order, people who don’t like masks or believers in anti-government and so on are showing their displeasure through anger and violence. I have seen people yell at staff, spit on them, push them and even threaten to harm them all because they are required to wear a mask and in case you’re wondering it happens a lot in town daily.

Talk about being petty and insecure to the point you yell and threaten a minimum wage worker who has no choice but to en-

integrity of the election A majority of the swing-states have a Republican legislature Scenario one, re-vote or full audit, is both too bombastic and beyond the time currently available. But scenario two, directing electors, is both constitutional as well as a far more easy path. If enough states tell their electors to vote Trump, that’s game, set, match.

But conservatives dislike ignoring popular votes and dictating results. Between states refusing to certify or holding back their electors, let alone how Justices Alito, Barrett, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Thomas might intervene as the conservative majority, there is a real chance that neither candidate will achieve a majority of electoral votes This would allow the states to say democracy will still be honoured, as a contingent election in the Congress would follow

Former Vice President Joe Biden, as it currently stands, received 80 million votes. But down ballot, Democrats lost in the House and failed to gain the Senate. In a contingent election, the state delegations will be majority Republican

Maybe Trump won’t need to concede after all.

force the rules and along comes you who has to make a fuss and often make the staff member cry or feel belittled by you. Also it is not any particular age group that does this, although the under 30s and over 60s seem to be more vocal about voicing their displeasure at the rules Way to go. I hope it made your day to bully someone who is just doing their job and complying with the mandatory health orders all in the name of making it safe for you to shop.

Dean Soiland Prince George

The clever evolution of vaccines

The English physician Edward Jenner is widely regarded as the father of modern vaccination.

He inoculated a young man, James Phipps, with cowpox using variolation, in which pus was taken from a blister and introduced into a scratch in the skin. In doing so, he managed to confer immunity to smallpox

This wasn’t the first time inoculation was used.

It dates to much earlier times – around 1000 CE in the Middle East and China – but the fact Jenner was able to protect individuals from smallpox eventually lead to the eradication of the disease by 1980.

Vaccines save many millions of people around the world from illnesses and death every year

Along with the eradication of smallpox, wild strains of polio are now considered extinct in all but two countries (Afghanistan and Pakistan) and the incidence of measles and other childhood diseases have been drastically reduced. Vaccines save lives.

But there are hurdles to developing new vaccines.

The conventional approaches utilize either a live but attenuated version of the virus (Sabin’s polio virus) or a pathogen or sub-unit of a pathogen, which has been inactivated (for example, by heating the virus to a sufficient temperature to render it inert).

Despite the success we have had in

RELATIVITY

TODD WHITCOMBE

controlling or eliminating diseases, there are substantial difficulties in developing a vaccine against a specific infectious agent, especially a virus as aggressive as COVID-19.

In the early 1990s, nucleic acid therapeutics, which would essentially turn on or off certain aspects of a person’s metabolism, emerged as a promising alternative to conventional vaccines

Initial results looked promising but concerns over the stability of messenger RNA (mRNA), high innate immunogenicity, and inefficient mechanisms for the delivery of the compounds dampened prospects for mRNA to be used to effectively as a therapy

The few researchers in the field began to focus on DNA- and protein-base therapeutic approaches.

In the early 2000s, after years of getting grant applications rejected, University of Pennsylvania researcher Katalin Kariko took a slightly different approach. If RNA is synthesized outside of the body and introduced into a living organism, it gets ripped apart by the molecular defenses in our immune system

And worse, the resulting immune response could actually turn therapy with a

particular strand of RNA into a health risk.

After a decade of trial and error, Kariko and collaborator Drew Weissman discovered a way around RNA degradation

The solution was the molecular equivalent of swapping tires.

All RNA molecules are built using a set of four nucleosides.

These building blocks combine one of four bases (guanine, uracil, adenine, and cytosine) with the sugar ribose But it was only uracil that the immune system recognized.

So by switching pseudouridine for the uridine (the uracil is attached to the ribose by a carbon-carbon bond instead of a carbon-nitrogen bond), Kariko and Weissman were able to fool the immune system into not recognizing the RNA

And perhaps more to the point, pseudouridine is a naturally occurring compound in cells so it does not have any potentially dangerous effects.

This trick allowed their mRNA to sneak past the body’s defenses and into cells

While the initial results published in 2005 flew under the radar, in 2009 Derrick Rossi (a Canadian) was able to show how this new mRNA could be introduced into mature cells reprogramming them to act like embryonic stem cells.

In the world of biotechnology, this was a major breakthrough and from this a new biotech company, Moderna, was formed. (Its name is derived from modified and RNA).

Although not originally intended to be a vaccine company, Moderna has turned

its expertise to generating an mRNA based vaccine to address COVID-19

Instead of using attenuated or dead viruses, their vaccine employs the body’s own biochemistry to make a spike protein found on the virus and then extrude it from cells

Our immune system takes over, recognizing the foreign protein as an invader and building anti-bodies to dispose of the offending material.

A small number of our cells in muscle tissue are sacrificed to generate an immune response.

Initial trials demonstrated significant production of anti-bodies which was subsequently enhanced by a second dose of the vaccine.

The results lead to a much broader trial and the recently announced result of a 94.5 per cent efficacy in treating COVID-19

And unlike conventional vaccines, the mRNA used is degraded back into nucleosides by our cellular recycling system once it has coded for the production of the protein in a ribosome.

Essentially, the mRNA in these vaccines is in stealth mode the entire time, slipping into the body without getting noticed by the immune system, sneaking into a ribosome to produce a protein, and dissolving into its constituent parts to disappear once the job is done.

It is a sneaky, modern vaccine – far different from anything Edward Jenner could have imagined – but more than capable at protecting us from COVID-19

But until it is available, wear a mask!

Has your business been blindfolded?

It was all fun and games with a class of kids having an outdoor adventure while playing a game of trust when the accident happened.

The trust game involved one child leading the other who was blindfolded around the campground and letting the blindfolded one try to figure out what they were encountering while avoiding danger Unfortunately, Cassidy couldn’t see the tree because she was blindfolded and Emily didn’t see the root because she was concentrating on leading Cassidy to the tree.

The moment Cassidy tripped over the root and smashed her face into the tree was exactly the instant her tooth popped out.

For many businesses, 2020 was like that Companies were going through the forest without a plan blinded by the unknown. As a result, there were many unfortunate events leading to disastrous results.

Some companies were managed by seemingly blindfolded people who didn’t adjust their strategy until late in the game, preventing them from seeing opportunities and dangers.

Others were misguided while others just stuck their heads in the sand, sending their

people home in order to give everyone some time to figure things out.

The problem with many businesses is the fact that they had no plan in place to avoid the dangers facing them, which resulted in confusion and panic.

Unfortunately, many organizations don’t understand what to do when it comes to planning.

They don’t have a process to engage their teams in the planning process other than the accepted traditional dictatorial approach “I have this idea and I want you to follow.”

Regrettably for many businesses, when they think about planning, budgeting is what happens.

For many years in my retail business, I didn’t plan.

Because I had the opportunity to sit on the boards of some national associations, I was exposed to the idea of planning, how-

ever many of those organizations didn’t plan well and I though “planning equalled budgeting.”

I would automatically figure on an increase of five per cent across the board for my expenses and hope for the best. In hindsight, planning would have made a significant difference in several businesses I naively instigated.

What exactly is effective business planning?

Every leader has an idea in their mind of where they want the organization to go.

Planning is the development of those ideas and the process of documenting them so that others can appreciate your plan.

Effective business planning includes involving others in that process and having procedures to keep everyone accountable as things move forward.

On Dec. 15, I will be offering a free halfday workshop online for any organization, profit or non-profit, who would like to engage their team for the upcoming year.

Email me if you want your team to become involved and I will send you the details.

When I started engaging my team in annual planning, I realized what I had been

missing for so many years. As a leader, I thought that I was the only one responsible for setting the direction and coming up with a plan for implementation

By getting the key people in my business involved in the process I found that we had better ideas, and because they shared my commitment, those ideas where implemented for the full year.

The results were amazing.

Not only did we perform better, my staff seemed happier and because they had come up with many of the ideas they looked forward to implementing them. As a result, I was able to spend less time micromanaging and more time on higher level issues.

It can be fun to walk around blindfolded once in a while, however the dangers of a misstep can be significantly reduced when numerous people are looking for challenges or opportunities. Luckily for Cassidy, her mom had a dental program that enabled her to continue to have a beautiful smile and fortunately, decades later, Cassidy and Emily remain friends.

- Dave Fuller, MBA is a certified professional business coach and the author of the book Profit Yourself Healthy Feeling blindfolded? Email dave@pivotleader.com

HORO SC OPES &P UZ ZLES

10. Iraq’s neighbor 11. Wet with morning drops 19. Ocean, to Pierre

Whiskey variety 22. Totally confused 23. Shopper’s haven 24. Fit 25. Furthermore 27. Provide support for 28. Pork cut 29. Divisionterm 30. OK grades

32. Stag guests 35. Hoop part 36. Browns, as bread 37. Enclosure for swine 38. Folks

Cut wood

Was defeated

Victoria or Superior

Comparable

Construct

Sip like acat 49. Volumecontrol word 50. “You So Beautiful”

Pro vote

ACROSS 1. Holepunching tools

off

Caused 12. Genesis name 13. Lazily 14. Previous to, in poems 15. Use a keyboard 16. Marcel Marceau, e.g. 17. Crow’s cry 18. Exude

At the center of

Single item

Cautioned

Ill will

Electrified atom

Pool members

Andes animal

BLT spread

Acorn producer

Cabbage salad

Twistoffate 22. Astonished 25. Some 26. Cavalry weapon 27. Saintly 31. Building addition

VCR button

lodge

Grab

Ancient knowledge

Knockout number

Drove too fast

Meadow mamas

Statute

Method

Sass

Ahchoo!

Fearful 6. Rewrite, as text

Shade tree 8. Coloring 9. Art

PUZZLE NO. 794

HOW TO PLAY:

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9only once.

Each 3x3 box is outlined witha darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started Remember:you must not repeat thenumbers 1through 9 in the same line, columnor3x3 box.

PUZZLE NO

CL ASSIF IEDS

Christal Lee Capostinsky

May 26, 1975November 24, 2020

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Christal Lee Capostinsky. She went to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness. Although her mind was willing to carry on, her body could not.

Christal is survived by her mother Charlotte Krueger, step father John Krueger, son Gabriel Capostinsky, sister Carrie Capostinsky, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Christal will be joining her father Dwayne Capostinsky who passed away in 1981.

Christal’s 45-year journey is a testament to the strength and courage of the human spirit. She overcame numerous obstacles in her younger years and fought hard for a better life for her and her son.

Christal accomplished a lot during her short time here. Between 2004 - 2007, she sat on the board of the Northern Women’s Information Centre and became a peer support worker with Positive Living North. As a college social work student, she founded the New Hope Society in 2005, As Executive Director and human rights activist, she fiercely and passionately advocated for oppressed women, particularly women and youth involved in sex work. Christal partnered with CASEY (Communities Against Sexual Exploitation of Youth) and BCCEW (B.C. Coalition of Experiential Women) during this time.

In 2006, Christal received her social work diploma from the College of New Caledonia .She then attended the University of Northern British Columbia and earned her degree in social work in 2008. That year she was presented with the Bridget Moran Advancement of Social Work Award and the Governor General’s Award for the sensitivity training she provided to the R.C.M.P. on dealing respectfully with sex workers. She immediately launched into the Masters of Social Work program at UNBC. Christal became the Pacific representative for the Canadian AIDS Society. She accomplished all of this while working full time as a child protection worker for the Ministry of Children & Family Development.

In 2013, Christal received her Masters Degree in Social Work from UNBC. In 2015, Christal and her son moved to Edmonton. She was employed as a Family Interventionist with the Family Centre of Northern Alberta.

A celebration of life ceremony will be held at a later date. In the meantime, a UNBC Social Work Bursary fund is being set up in Christal’s memory and plans for a memorial bench to be placed at the university. All of this information will be published when details are confirmed.

REMEMBRANCES

LEON KOPY

2x22.6

PGC002085

KOPY,Walter

June14,1935-November22,2020

Itiswithsadnessthatweannouncethepassingofour belovedhusband,father,andgrandad.Walterlosthis longbattlewithParkinson’sanddiabetesonNovember 22,2020inVernon,BC.

Walterissurvivedbyhiswifeof53years,Gill,hissons Leon(Brenda)andVaughan(Olga),andhis grandchildren,Justin,Ethan,Stuart,andLeah.Inlieuof flowers,pleasemakedonationsonWalt’sbehalftothe Parkinson’sSocietyBritishColumbiaorDiabetesCanada.

1936-2020

Gordon, born to Merrill & Mary Ingalls, was raised in Burnaby along with younger brother Wayne. After studying in both London & Vancouver Gordon received an MA from UBC, taught high school briefly on Vancouver Island and then spent then next 26 years teaching philosophy at the College of New Caledonia in Prince George. While teaching philosophy fed his soul, when he retired he was the Dean of University Transfer at the College and had spent years involved in the Faculty Association/College Faculties Federation (as it was then known). Gordon described himself as a small “l” leader, someone who “knew some rules, and spoke up”. Described by colleagues as “a great teacher”, “a supportive and caring leader”, “a delightful, thoughtful, interesting, and kind man”, and “a pillar of the community”, Gordon was a ‘people person’ and his courses were always popular with the students. Civic-minded, Gordon spent over 18 years as a Trustee on the Prince George School Board with many of those as Chair. Gordon took early retirement to join wife Katherine in Nelson. After retirement Gordon continued working as a senior’s counsellor in Nelson and member of the Ethics Committee of the Kootenay Lake Hospital and later the East Kootenay Regional Hospital, the latter as co-chair of the committee. Gordon took the opportunity during retirement to catch up on the reading he had postponed but never did finish all the books he had collected. He was a kind man loaded with wit and charm and he will be missed.

Gordon leaves to mourn his beloved wife, Katherine, his twin sons Robert and wife Lorie and Michael and wife Kathryn, grandchildren Jasmine, Kaleb, Luke & Chloe, brother Wayne and wife Sharon, his first wife Anne, nephews and nieces, 2nd wife Ann and her children Meredith and Scott along with numerous friends. He was predeceased by his infant daughter Danataya. A memorial service will be held in 2021 when family & friends can gather. In the meantime raise a glass of scotch to a man who lived life well and to the fullest. Memorial donations to the Hough Ingalls Animal Welfare Fund of the Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) Box 242 Cranbrook BC V1C 4H8 or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

17, 1936Nov. 24,

Born in Detroit, Michigan and passed peacefully at PGRH. Survived by her sons Brian Douglas Neilands (Brenda), grandchildren Heidi, Natalee and Brittney; James Edward Neilands (Paula), grandchildren Johnathon and David; her daughters Laurie Lynn Miskuski (Lorne), and grandson Mathew; Heather Holly Lenton (Rodney), grandchildren Crystal Keeler, Kelly Keeler, and David Lenton. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Kyle James Shand

Jun 25, 1983 - Oct 3, 2020

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Kyle James Shand, born June 25th, 1983. He passed away, tragically and suddenly, on October 3rd, 2020. He is predeceased by his mother, Susan Burgess and his father, Sheldon Shand. His memory lives on through his son Dallas and his daughter Jayleigh. His girlfriend Fawn, her 3 children, Zoai, Kali, and Brian. His brother Chadwick and his son Jaxson. His sister Mellissa, her husband Ben, and their children Aspen, Annaleise, and Sophie. His brother Jessie, and his daughter Aislyn. As well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

CHRIS GORBETT

2x49.8

PGC002084

GORBETT,BlaineW. August20,1947-October20,2020

Itiswithgreatsadnessthatweannouncethepassingofa greatFather,Brother,SonandFriend.WillardMurray BlaineGorbettdiedpeacefullyattheageof73onOctober 20,2020inPrinceGeorge,BC.Blainewasfunny,honest, andlovedhisfamilyverymuch.Hewillbegreatlymissed bymany.HewasborninNewcastle,NewBrunswickon August20,1947.Hewaspredeceasedbyhisfather, mother,sister,andstepfather.Heissurvivedbyhisson Chris(Elisha,Matthew,ZacharyandAbby),daughter Tracy(Marco,Brayden,RileyandKai),brotherPaul, sisterLynda,brotherinlawRocky,nephewDale(Joni), nieceJenny(RyanandJarvis),aswellasmanyother relativesinOntario.Therewillbenomemorialserviceat thistime.

Obituaries

Obituaries

Gordon Murray Ingalls

Marlene Anne Bird

Aug.

2020

William (Bill) Ricketts

Jan 1, 1940 - Nov 24, 2020

William (Bill) Ricketts passed away peacefully on Nov 24, 2020. Bill is survived by his daughters; Donna (Ken) and Kim, 3 grandchildren; Kale, Devon, Kirstie, great granddaughter Elizabeth, brother Ted, sisters; Mary, Joan, Judy, Shirley, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nephews, nieces and lots of special friends.

William was predeceased by his wife Betty, father Herbert and mother Doris.

Special thank you to our Aunts, Uncles, Dr. Bartell and Donna Mindel.

April 16, 1936 - November 21, 2020

Ron passed away peacefully at Gateway Complex Care on November 21, 2020. He was a longtime employee of The Pas Lumber and leaves behind his wife Margaret, children; Ralph, Allen, Rob, and Janet their spouses and previous spouses as well, six grandchildren and fourteen special great grandchildren. No funeral by request. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Assman’s Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

DEANNA LARSEN

2x86.5

PGC002086

Comish,Lloyd

November12,1932-November20,2020 LloydHenryComishpeacefullyandquietlypassedaway onNovember20,2020,attheageof88yearsold.Bornin Langley,B.C.onNovember12,1932,Lloydenjoyedan adventure-filledyouththatbecamelegendamongfriends andfamilyovertheyears.WhenhemovedtoQuesnel aftercompletinghighschool,Lloydworkedasawmill withhisunclesandpitchedfortheQuesnelLumbermen BaseballTeam,utilizinghisnaturalcurveballingames acrossNorthernBC.ItwasinQuesnelthathemetthe loveofhislife,Elaine,onablinddate,andwherethey livedaftertheymarriedin1959.Followingthebirthof theirthreedaughters,theymovedtoPrinceGeorgewhere LloydworkedasaSteamEngineeratthePulpMill, Woodwards,andSchoolDistrict57.Lloydwasableto combinehiscareerandhislifelongloveoftrainsby volunteeringattheRailwayandForestryMuseumfor decades,proudlyoperatingtheSteamCrane.Following theirretirement,LloydandElainetookgreatjoyin travellingallovertheworld,particularlytoLloyd’s favouriteplaceontheislandofMolokai.Lloydwasthe epitomeofkindness,apillarofthoughtfulness,and blessedwithanunrivalledsenseofhumour.Hewas deeplyandunconditionallylovedbyhiswife,Elaine,his threedaughters,sevengrandchildren,tengreatgrandchildren,andtheinnumerableotherpeoplewho crossedhispath.WhileLloyd’spassingleavesaholein theheartsofallthosewholovedhim,hismemorywilllive on,ashisunforgettablestoriesandjokeswillbepassed onfromonegenerationtothenext.Hewillbedeeply missed,butneverforgottensolongashisstoriesare sharedbythosewholovedhim.Therewillbeasmall serviceforfamilyonlyduetotheCOVID-19pandemic.In lieuofflowers,pleaseconsiderdonatingtotheRailway andForestryMuseumorthePrinceGeorgeHospice Society.

Nancy Angeline Rivard

Jul 16, 1935 - Nov 22, 2020

Nancy Angeline Rivard was born July 16, 1935 in Prosperity Alberta and went on to raise a family in Prince George with her husband. Nancy passed away on November 22nd, 2020, surrounded by family. Nancy was pre-deceased by her husband George and survived by her sister, Rose, her brother, Nick and her sons Mark and Troy as well as her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Due to Covid-19 the service will be private, immediate family only, held at St. Mary’s Parish.

JENNIFER CHERMESNOK

Karlson,Len

August26,1959-November17,2020

Itiswithgreatsadnessthatweannouncethepassingof LeonardKarlson.HepassedawayonNovember17thin hishome.Lenissurvivedbyhisparents,Eskoand Benita,brothersLarry(Margaret)andWayne,sister Laurie(Ken,deceased),andpre-deceasedbyhissister Dianne(Roger).LenwasbornandraisedinPrince Georgewhereheremainedforhis61years.Helivedina beautifulloghomethathebuilthimselfinpeaceful SalmonValley.Healwayshadapictureorvideoofsome ofthewildlifethatsharedhisplotofland.Hewillbe dearlymissedbyfamilyandfriends.Acelebrationof Len’slifewillbeheldatafuturedate.

November 19, 1952 - November 25, 2020

A loving, kind and happy soul left this world peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 25, 2020. He will be greatly missed by his wife Marija, daughters Tanja (Paul), Vesna (Scott), and beloved grandson Nico.

Many thanks to Dr. Larson, Dr. Devan Reddy, and staff at FMU, and Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to BC Cancer Society or Hospice House.

God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you, and whispered “Come to me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart has stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

We love you and you will be forever in our hearts!

REMEMBRANCES

Alan Stacey

1959 - 2020

Alan Stacey passed away peacefully October 2020 at the age of 61. Alan was born in Lancashire, England and moved to Prince George, BC as a young boy where he lived out his days tromping through the forest, admiring stars. Alan worked in forestry and would often share stories and wisdom of his bushly adventures. When not at work he was an avid gamer and enjoyed a cold one, Molson Canadian to be exact. He is survived by his daughter Petrea; granddaughters Keiara and Lily-Jane; and grandsons Kainan and Kullen. Predeceased by Mom; Vera, Dad; Alf, and son, Chris.

James (Jim)

Broadstock

1929-2020

We are saddened to announce that Jim passed away on November 24, 2020 at the age of 91. His memory is carried on by his brother John (Bill) and his nieces Terry, Brenda and Donna. He was predeceased by his brother Robert (Bob), sister Florence and his parents, John and Florence Broadstock. Jim was born in Saskatchewan where he farmed with his family. As a young man, he headed to the B.C. coast to work in the forestry industry and eventually settled in Prince George where he made many friends with his quick sense of humor and kind heart. The family wishes to thank Nikki for her special care given to Jim during his illness and to Greg “the boss” for being such a helpful friend. He lives on in our hearts.

Rest in peace, special man.

As per Jim’s wishes, no service will be held. Please celebrate his memory in your own unique way.

Condolences may be offered at www.FraserviewCrematorium.com

Anne Rosemary Richardson

1940 - 2020

Anne Rosemary Richardson was born June 10th, 1940 in Vancouver, British Columbia. She relinquished her life after battling cancer; she was eighty years old. She spent her last days in her home on Shelley Road, where she wanted to be. Anne is predeceased by her husband Thomas Richardson, her father, James Ironside and mother Gladys Ironside. Her four children survive her; Dennis Wilsher, Megan Wilsher, Ben Stewart, and Sarah Stewart. As well as by her sister Susan Ironside and her many grandchildren and stepchildren.

Anne was a Registered Nurse who went to training at VGRH right out of high school and again went through training in the ‘80s. She was a Regional Alcohol and Drug Counsellor for the North and a Master Gardener. She enjoyed gardening, travelling, reading, and painting.

Mum lived in many places throughout her life, Coquitlam, Haney, Clearwater, Golden, Port Alice, New Westminster, Mc Bride, Penny, Prince George, and Penny again. Our family will be holding a Celebration of Life next Summer, with a date yet to be determined. Donations, in lieu of flowers to Cancer Society and the David Douglas Botanical Society. Our family would like to thank Dr. Saif, the Doctors and Nurses at the Cancer Centre, Palliative Homecare Lead, Homecare Nurses, as well as her many friends and neighbours.

TAGAMI,SHARONA. JULY29,1943-NOVEMBER 30,2019

Shar,Mom,Nana...It’sbeen ayearnow,andwemiss yousomuch.Youwill alwaysbeloved,never forgotten,andforever missed.Untilwemeetagain. LoveGary,Jocelyne,Brian, Brynne,Drew,Kenna,and sisterKaren.

In loving memory of Sandie Hawes

May 4, 1948December 2, 2010

Ten years it’s been Since we said goodbye It’s the little things we think about That always make us cry.

We know you haven’t missed a thing

We feel your presence every day

Your spirit and love surround us

When skies are blue and when they’re grey.

Your dedication to your boys

Was the most important thing

We blessed you with three more And you treated them like kings.

Each one carries qualities

That Bubba had too Caring, kindness and compassion Each one they learned from you.

A sweet girl has also come along

We know you’ve met her too Kissed by the perfect angel

Constantly reminding us of you.

Our lives are not the same without you

Of this we acknowledge every day

We are grateful for the years we had

And in our hearts you’ll always stay.

Loved, missed and cherished by Mike, Anita & Riley and Chris, Heather, Jaxson, Cooper and Sacha

We miss you Mom We miss you Bubba

KOVAC, Mike

RONALD PETER MALM

Miss You !

To all the Patients of Dr Wong’s Dental Office, I just want to say THANK YOU for making 39 years of work “fly by”. It was a pleasure getting to know you all and I hope to see you around town some day. Take Care and Stay Safe. Linda, CDA.

How to write a classified ad that works.

Writing an effective classified ad is easy when you use these time-tested principles.

Writing an effective classified ad is easy when you use these time-tested principles.

• Use a keyword. Start your ad with the item for sale, ser vice offered or the job title.

• Use a keyword. Start your ad with the item for sale, ser vice offered or the job title.

• Be descriptive. Give customers a reason to respond. Advertisers have found that the more information you provide, the better the response.

• Be descriptive. Give customers a reason to respond. Advertisers have found that the more information you provide, the better the response.

• Limit abbreviations Use only standard abbreviations to avoid confusion and misinterpretations.

• Limit abbreviations Use only standard abbreviations to avoid confusion and misinterpretations.

• Include price. Always include price of the item for sale.

• Include price. Always include price of the item for sale.

• How to respond. Always include a phone number (with area code) and/or street and email address.

• How to respond. Always include a phone number (with area code) and/or street and email address.

To place your ad call: 604-630-3300

To advertise, call 250-562-6666 or email cls@pgcitizen.ca

To place your ad call: 604-630-3300

Look Who's Celebrating Birthday

Gavin Bl aine Doig Born: Oct23, 2019

With lots of love from: Dad &Mom (Rob &Michelle)

Bigbrother Damon Papa &Nana Doig Grandpa &Grandma Jagodnik xoxoxox

West River Holdings Ltd requires a heavy duty mechanic for immediate full time employment. Top wages, camp and in town work. Resume to careers@westriverholdings.ca

West River Holdings Ltd requires excavator & Cat operators for immediate full time employment. Resumes to careers@westriverholdings.ca

SAWMILL, 48” head rig, hand set, completely rebuilt, $8000 obo plus parts. 250-441-3242

SNOW REMOVAL

vary depending on the size of the job. 250-552-2273

School Bus Driver Location: Prince George, BC

•

•

•

Diversified Transportation – BC Operations is currently seeking dedicated and safetyminded School Bus Drivers to join our team. This is an essential role that offers job security, a flexible schedule and allows you to make a difference on the front line by transporting our children to school safely

The health and safety of our employees and passengers have always been our top priority In response to COVID-19, we have implemented additional safety protocols which can be viewed at www.diversifiedbus.ca

Why You Should Choose Diversified BC

We offer free personalized training, competitive wages, bonuses, and flexibility within your personal life.

• Part-time hours - per fect for a stay-at-home parent, entrepreneur, or retiree!

• Competitive wages

• Opportunity for advancement

• Employee recognition programs

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday – no mandator y nights or weekend work Split shifts

Job Description

As a School Bus Driver, you will work a split shift, driving approximately 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. You will be assigned a route that falls between the hours of 6:30 am - 9:30 am in the morning and between 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the afternoon. Spare drivers must be comfortable with navigation as they can cover any route. A good knowledge of the surrounding area is

Requirements

The interested candidate may apply by submitting a completed resume by email to bernardd@pwt.ca or by fax 780-449-7198, attention to Bernard D.

GENERAL MANAGER

ThePrinceGeorge SymphonyOrchestra(PGSO) seeks aGeneral Manager. This is afull-time permanentposition.

ThePGSO which is celebrating its 50th anniversar ythis season, ser vesthe City and the surrounding region. It is akey member of the per forming ar ts communityinthe City and provides oppor tunities forprofessional musicians,communitymusicians and encourages and suppor ts the development of young ar tists

TheGeneral Managerisresponsible to the Boardthrough the BoardChair forthe direction and execution of all fiscal and administrativeactivities of the PGSO

TheGeneral Managerpar ticipatesinthe Board’sdevelopmentand implementation of its strategic plan.

Theposition has full responsibilityfor the business office, budgeting,financial recordsand repor ting,marketing and promotion and financial development. In conjunction with the Music Director the role includes concer t produc tion managementand relatedvolunteer engagement, musician recruiting and oversight with par ticular referencetothe termsofengagement.The GM is also theprincipal staff spokesperson forthe organization for polic yand non-ar tistic matters

Thesuccessful candidate will have apost secondar yeducation or equivalent experience, an appreciation of and ideally experienceinclassical music and orchestras,possess ahigh levelofleadership and demonstratestrong interpersonal sk ills as ateam player. Ademonstratedabilitytoengage donors is an impor tantasset.

Applicants areasked to submit their resume in full confidenceto search@pgso.com

Salar yrange -$50,000 -$60,000

Application Deadline: Januar y15, 2021

ThePrinceGeorgeNative FriendshipCentre(PGNFC) has grownand continues to be oneofthe largestand busiest community servicedeliver yagencies in Prince George. Ourclientele of Indigenousand nonIndigenouspeoples have supportedthe Centre’s program offerings forthe last 50 years. ThePGNFC provides culturallyappropriate programming to meet thecommunity’s unique anddiverse needs. We offer awide varietyofser vices, whichincludes education, employment,health,early childhood,and socialprograms

Centre

“Weare adynamic andcompassionate team facilitating individual,family, andcommunity growth,well-beingand mutual understandingthrough the“poweroffriendship” Come join ourteamasa:

Payroll and Accounting Administrator

Reportingtothe Director ofFinance,you will be responsiblefor compilingand preparing biweekly payroll, performinga varietyof accounting andbookkeeping duties, andassistingwithyear-endaudits. In preparing thebi-weeklypayroll youwillbeusingthe Sage AccPac Software Program. Youwill be preparing biweekly CRAsubmissions,quarterly/annualWCB filings, annual T4’s, reconcilingthe payrollSub-Ledgertothe GeneralLedger, andadministeringthe Group Health andRRSPPlan.

This role will reconcilethe RevenueCanadabalancesheet account, Quarterly/AnnualWorkSafe reports, RRSPemployeecontributions, andEmployeeGroup Health contributions.Accounting duties include assistingwiththe preparation of monthly financial reports, developmentofannualprogram budgets, andpreparation of monthlybudget & financial reportingtothe Executive Director,Senior Management Team,and theFinance Committee of theBoard of Directors

Youhavecompleted Grade 12 supplementedbypayroll or otheraccounting courses, with recentPayroll experience in amedium sized business. Preference will be giventoapplicants that have aCertified PayrollCompliancePractitioner (PCP) designation.You have strong computer skillsinMicrosoft Office productsparticularlyAdvanced Excel. KnowledgeofSage300 accounting software anda strong ability to payattention to detail andperform tasksaccurately.Excellentorganizational skills with demonstrated abilitytoprioritize,multitask and meet deadlines. Awelldevelopedcommunicationinbothoraland writtenskills. Theability to handle multiple tasks andmeet deadlines. Excellentproblem-solvingskillsand time management skills. KnowledgeableofCRA regulation andprovincialEmploymentStandards

Ourstartingwageishighlycompetitive with afull benefitplanand RRSP contributions

To applyfor this position please visitour website at https://pgnfc.prevueaps.comtosubmita resume andcover letterbefore December 12, 2020.

Prince George Native FriendshipCenter 1600 Third Avenue,PrinceGeorge, BC

PRINCE GEORGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

RARE COINS, COLLECTOR COINS, OLYMPIC COINS, OLD PAPER MONEY, PRE 1968 COINS, ROYAL CANADIAN MINT COINS, US MINT, COLLECTIONS +. WANTED CANADA, USA & WORLD COLLECTIONS! “TODD THE COIN GUY” 250 864 3521

Adjustable Hospital bed : ETUDE-HC bed kit. Very lightly used. includes: Beech head and foot board, power operated head and foot deck sections, 4 function control pendant with function lock outs (mattress not included) $2000 250 964-9417 pics at http://invacare.ca/doc_files/Etu de_Booklet.pdf

BIRCH Firewood in 20 foot lengths. Delivered by dumptruck load. $800. or bucked to length $950 per load delivered 250-6146667

5000 lb electronic floor scale. $800 250-963-8419 5000 lb electronic floor scale. $800 250-963-8419

1998 KENWORTH with mixer trailer, white. $120,000.

3521

SUZUKI Bandit 1200, great shape, recent tune-up and brakes. (250)613-5981

2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON Wide Glide. Low mileage. 250-6170443

2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FAT BOY Anniversary Edition. 22,000 km $14,500 613-8567

2002 BMW 1150 RT motorcycle, excellent cond. $5500. (250)5643152 (250)640-8267

2017 WolfCreek 8’ camper, new never used. lots of extras (250)552-8657

2001 Polaris 800 RMK Excellent shape $2500 obo (250)961-5043

2012 RAM 1500 4X4 short box, loaded, maroon. Extended 7 yr 160k warranty. 21,000 kms, too much to list. Equity. $39,000 owing. Take over payments. 250301.0221, 250-967-4268 2006 F450 XL Super Duty

DODGE Cummins diesel, 4x4, 4 dr,

NOTICEISHEREBYGIVEN TO:MICHELLEDUBRULE

PrinceGeorge,BCUnder WarehouseLienAct,your 2005ChevroletMailbuFour DoorSedanVIN# 1G1ZT52845F231253

locatedat555-777Central St.WestPrinceGeorge,BC V2M3C6sinceJune29, 2020.Itwillbeseizedand soldtocoverchargesof $10,000.Auctionofthis itemwillbeonDecember6, 2020. 250-545-3204

richard.sutton@bentallgreen oak.com

PUBLIC NOTICE

December 3, 2020, TAKE NOTICE THAT;

Land Act:

Notice of Application for a Disposition of Crown Land

Take notice that Claw Mountain Outfitters LLP, has applied to the British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (FLNRORD), Omineca Region, for a License of Occupation for Adventure Tourism situated on Provincial Crown land located within Guide Territory Certificate 701193.

FLNRORD invites comments on this application, the Lands File is 7404972. Comments concerning this application should be directed to the Land Officer at 250649-4303. Comments will be received by the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (FLNRORD) until January 5th, 2021. FLNRORD may not consider comments received after this date. Please visit the Applications, Comments and Reasons for Decision Database website at http://comment.nrs.gov.bc.ca/ for more information.”

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at FLNRORDs’ office in the Omineca Region of British Columbia.

Anyone with an equal, prior or superior equitable or legal right or interest in/to/for/of the Title: HAMEL, DOUGLAS, FRANCIS in any style variation thereof capable to confuse, suspend or clog said Title, right or interest in/to/for Title is HEREBY REQUESTED to present their claim to witness:

Doug Hamel PO Box 310 Whaletown B.C. V0P 1Z0 before expiration of thirty days of this publication.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 17 of the Woodlot Licence Planning and

that a

licence plan has been prepared for Woodlot #1559 held by Surewood Forestry Ltd. This Woodlot Licence is located north of Prince George and east of Bear Lake. If approved by the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, this plan may apply for a term of 10 years from the date of approval.

The Woodlot Licence Plan is available for public review and comment by contacting Surewood Forestry Ltd., during regular business hours between November 19th and December 18, 2020. Any written comments on the plan should be mailed to: Surewood Forestry Ltd., 9091 Hilltop Road, Prince George B.C., V2N 6J8. Please phone (250) 640-0822 to book an appointment with Dale Likes, RPF to view or discuss the plan.

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT

andYour

HOWSALTHARMS PLANTLIFE

Themostcommontypeoficemeltingagentisrocksalt(sodiumchloride), though you mightalso seeice melt products made of calcium chloride, magnesium chloride,or potassium chloride.

Salt can be incredibly dangerous to plant life.Plants normally need onlya tiny amount of sodium foroptimal health.Butwhen large quantities of salt seep into theground,it stops plants fromtakingupothernutrients,suchaspotassiumandcalcium,leadingtounhealthyplants.Evenin smaller amounts,rocksalt and other icemeltproducts areharmful to plants.Oncesalt is dissolved in water, the sodiumand chlorideionsseparate, and thechloride is absorbed by therootsand broughtupintotheplant.Thesaltpullsmoistureoutof plants,includinganymoistureintheleaves, branches, roots, or main stemsofyour shrubs and trees. In this condition,plants may not be able to draw in water,even if the ground is well watered. This is oftenthe cause of thebrown, dry leaf tipsanddyingleavesyoumayseeonevergreensinwinteroronnewleavesinspring(this iscalled leaf scorch), as wellashriveled,deadshrubsand trees. Alternativeice meltproducts also cause extensive damage, althoughthey maynot be quite as destructive as rock salt. Thechloride salts in any of these ice meltsare corrosive andtoxic, oftenkilling mostofthe plant life close to roads or drivewayswhereused.Themain problemisthatice meltproducts dissolve as thesnow melts, travelingintothesoilwheretherootsofplantsandtreesabsorbit.Anythingplantednearareasthat aretreated withsaltorice meltisatriskofdamagefromthese dissolved salts.

ALTERNATIVESTO USING ROCKSALT

Trytoremovethesnowand/oricebeforeitsettlesandbecomesmoredifficulttoshovel. This may allow you to forgo using any kindofsaltorice melting product.Ifyou’re expecting snow or ice,spreadalight applicationofice melt productbeforethe weather arrives.This will minimize snow or icebuild-up and make it easier to remove afterward. Ice melt hasnoeffect on light, fluffy snow so it is awaste to use it in those situations. Fortractiononicy patches, use sandorcat litter instead of icemelt or salt.

If youmust use ice melt products, apply sparingly and useapet-friendlyversion (mostpeople apply more than neededand too much canactuallyharm the concrete). Dilute any ice meltwithhot water and use aspray bottle to sprayitonto the surfaces you’retrying to cover; this way you’ll useless of theproduct and it will likely be moreeffective (or usealiquid version of themelt)

Learn how to prepare yourtrees beforewinterarrives, includingwhattypes of winter protectiontoput in place. But, overall, the bottom line is to stay away from the salt whenever possibleand to limitits use.A little goes alongway

Donna Badowski***

Bruce

Bonny

4 advantages of custom designing your walk-in closet

If you’re building a walk-in closet, it’s worth designing one that truly meets all your needs. Here are four reasons a custom-built closet is better than a pre-fabricated one.

1. It’s exactly what you want. Your closet designer will take into account how much space you need to hang all your clothes, whetheryouneedbarsofdifferentheightsto accommodate longer pieces and how many shelves you’ll need for your shoes and accessories.

2.Everything has a place. It’s easier to keepaspaceorganizedwhenit’sdesigned toaccommodateyourspecificbelongings. Furthermore, extras like laundry hampers

andjewelrystoragehelpkeepthingstidy

3.It provides a private place to dress. If youliveinabustlinghousehold,turnyour walk-in closet into a small sanctuary Includeavanityandmirrortotransformthe spaceintoaprivatedressingroom.

4.It eliminates clutter. A well-designed walk-in closet can reduce the need for extra furniture in the room and provide extrastorageforyourthings

To make the most of your walk-in closet, use the space wisely This can include placingshelvesabovetherodstoholdaccessoriesanddrawersbelowthemtostoreclothes thatcan’tbehung.

How to find the perfect TV stand

Shopping for a new TV stand? Here are fourthingstokeepinmindwhenchoosing one.

1.Viewing height. For the most comfortabletelevisionwatchingexperience,the screenshouldbeateyelevelwhenyou’re sitting down. The recommended height is 42inches,butthismayvarydependingon howtallyouareandthesizeofyoursofa andchairs.

2.Widthofthestand.Forsafetyreasons, yourTVshouldn’tbewiderthanthestand. Choose one that’s longer if you want to putdecorationsonitaswell.

3.Style. Ideally, your TV stand should

complement the style of the room. Glass or metal pieces will look great in a sleek and modern space, while wood worksbetterformoretraditionalrooms.

4.Storage.Drawersandshelveshelpkeep the floor and surface of your TV stand uncluttered. If you plan to keep video game consoles, movies or anything elsenearyourtelevision,chooseastand withamplestorage.

Additionally, if you have kids or pets running around, safety should be a priority Besideschoosingastandthat’swiderthan the TV, make sure its maximum weight-bearing capacity is greater than what your television weighs

MarcotteLaw Corporation has been ensuring smooth real estate transactions forovertwo decades.When youare buying or selling,we’re heretohelp save youtime, risk, and money.

Renovating your kitchen? Don’t forget the range hood!

Areyouplanningtorenovateyourkitchen or update your appliances? If so, you should upgrade your range hood while you’re at it. Here are the most common types.

•Under-cabinet range hood. This commontypeofhoodgetsinstalledunderthe cabinets above the cooktop. It’s an inexpensive option that blends into a kitchen’s overall design without making animpact.

•Wall-mounted range hood. Installed abovea stove when there isn’t a cabinet, this type gets attached directly to the wallandisconsideredamorestylishoption.

•Island or ceiling-mounted range hood. This type looks similar to a wallmounted range hood but hangs from the ceiling instead. Used when a cooktop is setintoanisland,ceiling-mountedrange hoods must be larger than the stove in order to effectively remove cooking fumesandsmoke.

•Downdraft ventilation hood. This type of hood is hidden behind or beside your cooktop and comes out when you need it. It’s compact but less efficient at removingodoursfromyourkitchen.

•Inserthood.Alsocalledaventilatorpower pack hood, this type has the functionalityofanormalrangehoodbutisdesigned tobehiddenbehindacustom-madeenclosure.

No matter what style you prefer, choose a powerfulrangehoodthat’sventedtotheoutdoorsto keep the air in your kitchen clean andsmellingfresh.

How to choose a hanging light for your entranceway

Are you redecorating your entranceway?

If so, here’s how to find the perfect hanginglightforit.

DETERMINE THE RIGHT SIZE

To determine how big it should be, measure the length and width of the space in feet, add the numbers together and then convert the sum to inches. For example, a roomthat’s10feetby12feetneedsalight fixturewithadiameterof22inches.

SELECT THE RIGHT HEIGHT

Hanginglightsshouldneverbelessthansevenfeetawayfromthefloor Anylowerand they may give someone a bump on the head.

CHOOSE A STYLE YOU LOVE

Hanginglightfixturescomeinamultitude

Wood design features: which ones to use for maximum impact

At once modern and traditional, wood adds warmth and life to any room Here’s howtointegrateitintothedesignfeaturesin yourhome.

TRIM

Crown moulding, chair rails and baseboards give your home a polished, upscale look. When stained a natural colour, theyaddemphasisandelegance.

PANELLING

Wood panelling is back and it looks amazing. The modern take on this vintage trend involves placing the planks horizontally instead of vertically and keeping the panels confined to one accent wall. Some designers are putting a twist on the trend by placing the panelling on the ceilinginstead.

BEAMS

Ifyourhomehaswoodbeams, don’t hide them behind drywall. Instead, expose them and show off this great architecturaldetail.

Thetypeofwoodyouchoose will influence the look of your home. Blonde woods tendtobemorecasualandare ideal for country-style spaces, whiledarkwoodsarestatelier and better suited to traditional designs. If you prefer a rustic vibe, use reclaimed barnwoodinstead.

5 mistakes to avoid when renovating your bathroom

Are you planning to renovate your bathroom? If so,herearefivemistakesto avoid.

oftypes,coloursandshapes.Rememberto keep the rest of your decor in mind when makingyourselection.

Ifyou’reinstallingalightfixturewherethere wasn’t one before, hire an electrician. A certified professional will make sure that thewiringisdonetocode.

TYPES

OF HANGING LIGHTS

•Abstractpendantsaremodern lightfixturesformedintounique shapes.

•Bowlpendantshavebowlshapeddiffusersthatareturned towardeithertheceilingorfloor

•Clusterpendantscomprisea groupof mini-pendants that provide the sameamountoflight asasinglelargerpendant.

•Crystalchandelierscanbemade ofcutglassorcrystalandare perfectforformalspaces.

•Drum chandeliers are similar to drum pendantsbuthave numerouslightbulbs.

•Drumpendantsarecylindrical andhaveafabricorhardback diffuser

•Globependantsaresphereshapedand usually made of a transparent material.

•Minichandeliersaresmaller fixturesthatcanbeusedintight spaces.

•Minipendantsareslender hanginglights.

1. Not having a plan. It’s important to meticulouslydesigneveryaspectofyour bathroom before you do anything else. If you don’t, you may find that the double vanity you had your heart set on won’t fit or that your items won’t work together

2.Goingoverbudget.It’seasytogetcarried away when you’re in the midst of a renovation. If you’re doing the work yourself, purchase all the materials you need before starting to avoid making impulse purchases. If you’ve hired a professional,besureyourcontractstates exactlyhowmuchthingswillcost.

3.Being too trendy. It’s normal to want yournewbathroomtobestylish,butnot

everytrendstandsthetestoftime.Fora bathroom that will be as chic tomorrow as it is today, choose classic finishesandtimelessstyles.

4.Neglecting the ventilation. It’s important thatbathroomshavetheproperventilation in place in order to deal with the abundance of moisture that arises when bathing. Without it, mould and mildew issues may develop down the line.

5.Usingthewrongmaterials.It’simportant to choose materials that can stand up to the dampness of a bathroom. You maylovethelookofhardwoodflooring, but it’s not suitable for a space that frequentlygetswet.

If you find yourself making any of these mistakes, take the steps needed to correct itbeforeit’stoolate.

GO FOR GOLD.

Space-saving sink accessories for small kitchens

If you have a small kitchen, chances are you’ve longed for more space to prepare mealsorputcleandishesoncethey’rewashed.Why not use your sink?These ingeniousaccessoriescanhelp.

CUTTING BOARD

There are many cutting boards available that are designed to fit over your kitchen sink. Some even include a colander for rinsing veggies or straining a can of beans. Or, you can go all out and custom buildanintegratedcutting board that will fit perfectly over your sink.Ineithercase,the cutting board can also act as a cover that you canusewhenyouwant tohideamess.

DISH RACK

4 kinds of people who should have a walk-in

shower

Are you renovating your bathroom and planningtoinstallanewshower?Ifso,a walk-in shower may turn out to be your best bet. Here are four types of people who shouldhaveone.

With space-saving products like these, your small kitchen will provide you with enoughroomtomeetyourneeds.

If you only have a single sink, you may need to use your limited counterspaceto dry your dishes. A great alternative is a dish rack that sits over your sink. Available in a varietyofstylesandsizes,these are designed to stay out of your way and offyourcounter

1.Design enthusiasts. Imagine a walkin shower with a mosaic tile floor and contrasting walls, or one with a sleek modern look perfectly suited to a contemporary esthetic. Design enthusiasts will relish the ability to create a spacethat’sfunctionalandstylish.

2.Thosewithreducedmobility.Children andpeoplewithreducedmobilitysometimesfindithardtoclimbinandoutofa tub. Additionally, those who rely on wheelchairs can’t easily cross a shower threshold. A walk-in shower eliminates theseissues

3.Neat freaks. Because the walls and floors are simple expanses of tile, a walk-in shower is a cinch to clean. Including a handheld showerhead will make tidying up even easier, and designing niches into the wall for your shampoos and soaps will help you keepthingsorganized.

4.Those with ample space. Walk-in showers feel more spacious than other types because they lack an enclosed

shower base. To make it feel even bigger, opt for glass walls or do away with them altogether Just make sure the floor slopesslightlytowardsthedrain.

If you’re interested in installing a walk-in shower,besuretohireaqualifiedplumber forthejob.

Five perks of LIGHT WOOD FLOORING

Are you torn between installing light or dark wood flooring in your new home? Herearefivegreatreasonstooptforpaler floors:

1.They’re easier to maintain and don’t show dirt and signs of wear as much as darkerfloors.

2.They reflect natural light and make a room look bigger and brighter Pale floors are especially ideal if you intend onpainting your walls a darkershade.

3.Pale floors complement almosteverycolour imaginable. They’re the perfect choice to highlight vibrant walls. (A white floor creates a beautiful contrast with bright red walls, forexample.)

4.They give your home a fresh and airy feel perfect for the bathroom, wouldn’t you agree? Furthermore, white is a

DIY PAINTING

soothingcolour

5.Lastly, pale floors put your beautiful furnitureinthespotlight.

Convinced? Visit a specialty retailer in your area to find the perfect pale wood flooringforyourhumbleabode!

How to choose THE RIGHT FINISH

Whenitcomestimetopaintaroom, simply choosing a colour for your walls isnotenough;youalsoneedto pick the right finish. Follow this guidetomakeaninformeddecision.

•Matte finish. The rich appeal of a matte finish creates a warm ambiance. What’s more, matte finishes are great for camouflaging subtle imperfections on the surface ofyourwalls;however,theytendto be harder to clean Reserve matte finishes for your ceiling or rooms with little traffic like the master bedroom.

•Eggshell finish. Like matte, an eggshell finish is perfect for rooms with little traffic since it tends to get dirty faster. The good news is that eggshell-finished walls are a lot easiertoclean.

•Satinfinish.Asatinorpearlyfinish is ideal in areas that require a lot of upkeepandcleaning,likebathrooms, kids’bedrooms,kitchensandhallways.

•Semi-gloss finish Semi-gloss finishes reflect lots of light, making your space look bigger and brighter. They also highlight subtle architectural details like woodwork and panelling. Whileeasytoclean,semi-glossfinishes aren’t necessarily the most suitable choice for your walls, as they tend to reveal imperfections. Nevertheless,

DRESSER, CUPBOARD OR WARDROBE: which is right for you?

Are you looking for the perfect piece of furniture to store your children’s clothing or maybe your own? Here’s some informationtohelpyoumaketherightchoice.

•The dresser, which comes equipped with several drawers and sometimes a mirror, is perfect if you don’t need that much storage space. The drawers typically aren’t very high, so you can’t pile uptoomanyclothesineachone.

•The cupboard, which is made up of shelves and two swinging doors, offers morestoragespacethanthedresser.However, keep in mind that you’ll need enough clearance to fully open the doors.

vintage or modern look, make sure your storage unit complements your existing decor Furthermore, keep in mind that wood is more durable than plywood or plastic (although the latter two offer a greater selection of colours and styles).

Finally,ifyou’reshoppingforastorageunit foryourchild’sbedroom,optforadurable model with rounded corners and edges. If you intend to keep it for years to come, avoid buying anything too childish in style

Happyshopping!

they can be an interesting choice to brightendarkerspaceslikethebasement. •High-gloss finish. A glossy finish is frequently used to accentuate the architectural particularities of a home’s interiordesign Lastly, keep in mind that shinier finishes makebrushstrokesmoreobvious.Ifyour painting skills leave much to be desired, optforamattefinishor,betteryet,callin theprofessionals!

•Thewardrobe alarge,tallcabinet in which a person’s entire collection of clothing can be stored is the ideal choice if you prefertohang your clothes and don’t have a built-in closet. This piece of furniture often comes equipped with shelves, drawersorbasketsformaximumstorage. Like the cupboard, a good deal of clearance space is needed; however, some models come with sliding doors Whatever model you choose, it’s important to consider style and practicality Whether you opt for a classic,

Andy Wilhelmsen

Helena Samzadeh

Brandden Shandler

Creek

Rylee Schlamp

Rock THE BOTANICAL DESIGN trend at home

Emerald, avocado, apple, olive, lime, forest all shades of green are in the spotlight thankstothegrowingbotanicaldesigntrend.

To master the look, you can either paint a single wall or an entire room in forest tones, reupholsterachairinarichvelvetygreen,embellishyourlivingspacewithafewthrow pillows boasting leafy designs, or add a decorative herbarium to your decor Pro tip: green and metals (like brass and bronze) complementeachothernicely! Furthermore,itgoeswithoutsayingthathouseplants(realorartificial)areattheheartof this bold design trend. Ferns, philodendrons, ivy and cacti, among other varieties of plants, can help transform your home into a peaceful oasis. In fact, did you know thatplantsareexcellentstressrelievers?It’s true!

So,howwillyourockthebotanicaldesigntrend?

JOHN HART PEACE RIVER HIGHWAY CHETWYND

52 unit Days Inn good occupancy and with 50 unit RV park beside the hotel for sale as well. Great location on the highway an attractive investment opportunity with all the economic activity in the Peace. For further information on financials and contact listing realtors. $7,000,000 MLS 184582

5152 AIRPORT RD

100’ x120’ modern airport hanger.Includes office, board room and living quarters. Direct access to runway.More details available. MLS #C8027895

JOHN HART PEACE RIVER HIGHWAY

50 unit RV park on 7acres great highway exposure beside the Days Inn. The RV has lots of room for expansion to expand this investment and grow your cash flow with servicing available.For further information contact listing realtors for financials and occupancy an well worth looking at.$1,300,000 MLS 184583

1777-3RD AVE.

ST FOR LEASE

4,000 sq ft Restaurant space located in the Marriott Courtyard, Prince George’snewest full service Hotel

CARIBOO ESTATES

1,800 block of 1st Ave. Industrial zoned with RETAIL/OFFICE applications. Highway access. Various locations and sizes available.

757 PRESTON RD.

1.76 Acres in City Limits. Zoned RM1 (Multiple Residential). Price $499,000 MLS #C8033659

This stunning ranchersittingonjust overanacre is country living within the city.The main floor is 2000 sq.ft. of executive living.The master with walk-through to the patio, whichis 20’x50’,is anoasis on its own. Three-car garage, paved driveway,beautifully landscapedwith underground sprinkler system makes this house one of a kind.

PAINT YOUR CERAMIC TILES in seven easy steps

Give your kitchen or bathroom a budget-friendly facelift by painting overthoseoldceramictiles.

Here’show:

1.Afewdaysbeforepainting,repair any damaged joints between the tiles.

2.Washtheentiresurfacewithatrisodium phosphate-based cleanser,thenrinseandletdry

3.Sand the tiles (removing a layer of sheen will help the paint adherebetter).

4.Use a damp cloth to remove dust andletdry

5.Applyacoatofprimerandletdry thoroughly

6. Use a paint roller to apply one or two coats of acrylic- or oil-based paint.

7. Seal with a coat of varnish for long-lastingresults.

Make

Brighten a dull interior WITH SUNNY YELLOW HUES

Cheerful,sunnyyellowneverfailstobrighten drabdecor It’salsotheperfectcolourtowarm uparoomormakeasmallspaceseembigger

HOW TO USE IT

Goall inand paint oneormorewalls a cheerful shade of yellow, or liven the room with a few well-chosen accent pieces (e.g. light fixtures, end tables, decorative pillows). Other options include reupholstering an armchair withbrightyellowfabricandpaintinggeometricshapesonadarkpieceoffurniture

WHERE TO USE IT

Fromthelivingroomtothebathroomand the kitchen to the office, yellow can take any

roomofthehousefromdulltodazzling.However, while bold, bright yellow is perfect for a sun-drenchedkitchen,youmightpreferamore mutedhueforyour bedroom Another option might be to neutralize its energizing character with a coolercolour

HOW TO MATCH IT

Yellow goes with nearly every colour, from black and white to teal, red and fuchsia. Try pastel yellow and powder pink for a baby’s room,goldenyellowandvermilionforaspace inspired by the Far East, lemon yellow and greyforanuber-modern ambiance.Whatever your design aesthetic, there’s a yellow hue that’srightforyou.

REUPHOLSTERING:

how to choose the right fabric

Planning to reupholster a chair, an armchair or a couch?When it comes to picking a fabric for your project, don’t base yourdecisionsolelyoncolourandpattern. Instead, consider the following points beforemakingyourfinalchoice.

DURABILITY

Firstoff,thefabricyouusetocoveraseat has to be durable. Keep in mind that the most resilient fabrics are those that are tightly woven, such as canvas and twill. Woven fabrics are also stronger than prints. Avoid fabrics with a high cotton content, as these tend to quickly lose their

shape. Polyester, on the other hand, maintains its shape indefinitely and is perfect for upholstery projects.

DAMAGE RESISTANCE

The fabric you choose should be stain resistant, especially if you have children. You might also want it to be mould-proof (for furniture in humid rooms) and resistant to discolouration (if left in the sun). Above all, the fabric should be rub resistant, a property measured in “double rubs.”Ascore of 15,000+ double rubs indicatesahighlydurablematerial.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

Otherfactorsmightcomeintoplayaswell. For example, easy-maintenance fabrics (like microfibre) are better suited to households with young children or pets, while people with allergies should avoid fluffy materials.

Each type of fabric has its pros and cons. Vinyl is easy to clean but subject to scratching; leather ages gracefully but doesn’t mix well with pets’ claws. Ask your local fabric retailer for advice to make the best possible choice for your needs.

Five tips for a more ORGANIZED CLOSET

Is your closet a mess? Does it take you way too long in the morning to find two matching shoes? It’s time to get things under control! Start by getting rid of anything that doesn’t fit, that you haven’t worn for ages or that’s in poor condition. Oncethat’stakencareof,followthesefive tips to reorganize your wardrobe onceandforall!

1.Use the space behind the door If your closet has a swinging door, use it to maximize your storage spacebyaddinghooksora hangingshoeorganizer.

2.Optimize vertical space. Add a shelf above the rod and use it to store accessories, garments that shouldn’t be hung and off-season apparel.

3.Double your rods. This will give you more room to hang shorter garments likeshirts.

4.Upgrade your hangers. Some hangers are designed to layer garments or accommodate several pairs of pants, for example, to save horizontal space.

5.Varyyourstorageoptions.Bins,hooks, drawers, hanging storage to keep chaosatbay,choosestorageoptionsthat suit your unique collection of garments andaccessories.Everyitemshouldhave itsplace.