Prince George Citizen December 3, 2020

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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WHAT: Public Hearing regarding: • Amendments to “City of Prince Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011” AND “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” WHEN: 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 7, 2020 WHERE: Council Chambers of City Hall, 2nd Floor, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC PROPOSALS: 1. “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2020, Amendment Bylaw No. 9154, 2020” AND “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9155, 2020” Applicants: L&M Engineering Ltd. for Giuliu Investments Ltd., Inc. No. BC0660654 and 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 a realignment 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 Bylaw No. 9154, 2020

HOW CAN I PROVIDE COMMENT? Residents are invited to provide comment in writing, by telephone 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.

For submissions to be included on the agenda for Council’s review in advance of the meeting date, they must 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 day of the meeting for their consideration during deliberations on the application.

Submissions may be sent 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 form part of the Council agenda, become public record and are posted on the City’s website. By making a written submission you are consenting to the disclosure of any personal information that you provide.

Submissions by telephone In an effort to provide the public with options to speak to Council on a Public Hearing application(s) and in accordance with Ministerial Order No. M192, the City now offers participation remotely via telephone during Public Hearings.

a. That “Schedule B-6: Future Land Use”, be amended by re-designating The North East ¼ of District 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

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 a limited period of time.

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.

Submissions in person Residents who wish to speak in person can do so during the Public Hearing in Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2020.

Bylaw No. 9154, 2020 proposes to amend “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011” as follows:

1.2 City of Prince George Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9155, 2020 Bylaw No. 9155, 2020 proposes to amend “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” as follows: a. That The North East ¼ District 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 ¼ of District 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.

The City of Prince George follows the orders of the 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 members of the public attending the Public Hearing to provide comments.

City of Prince George open Council meetings are public and may be televised, streamed live by webcast, recorded and archived on the City’s website for viewing by the public. By attending an open Council meeting or making a submission at a public hearing you are consenting to the disclosure of any personal 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). For information or questions, contact the City’s FIPPA Coordinator at 250-561-7600 or 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC, V2L 3V9.

NEED MORE INFORMATION? A copy of the proposed Bylaws, applications and any related documents will be available for review by the public on the City’s website www.princegeorge.ca under ‘News and Notices’ beginning November 25, 2020. These documents may also be reviewed at the Development Services office on the 2nd Floor of City Hall on November 25, 26, 27, 30, December 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7, 2020, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WHO CAN I SPEAK TO? For more information, please contact Development Services in person, by telephone at (250)561-7611 or by email to devserv@princegeorge.ca.

For questions 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.

Location Map #1 9800 and 9912 Sintich Road Tel. (250) 561-7600 • Fax (250) 612-5605 • 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC V2L 3V9 • 311@princegeorge.ca Visit princegeorge.ca for information about City services and operations. You can even subscribe to receive information directly to your inbox.

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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

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

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.

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

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“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.”

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‘I used to help people like you’ “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.

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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.

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

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“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.

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Hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (BC reg. 296/97, as amended)

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From left, Nicole Currie, 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

CHRISTINE HINZMANN Citizen staff 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 is holding a public hearing on proposed amendments to Parts 6, 8, 16, 18, and 21 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. In light of the ongoing and rapidly evolving COVID – 19 pandemic and in an effort to maximize social distancing, the public hearing will be held virtually.

The virtual public hearing will be streamed live on December 10, 2020, in two sessions. The first will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the second from 3 to 5 p.m.

View the virtual public hearing live at https://video.isilive.ca/worksafebc/2020-12-10/ Participating in the Public Hearing Process

We welcome your feedback on the proposed amendments. All feedback received will be presented to WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors for their consideration.

You can provide feedback in the following ways: 1. Register to speak at the hearing via telephone To register, please call 604.232.7744 or toll free in B.C. at 1.866.614.7744. One presentation from an organization or individual will be permitted.

If you aren’t able to register, please watch the hearing using the above link as there will be an opportunity for you to call in at the end of the list of pre-registered speakers.

2. Submit a pre-recorded video Pre-recorded video submissions up to five minutes in length can be submitted and will be played at the Public Hearing.

For further instructions phone 604.232.7744 or toll free in B.C. at 1.866.614.7744 3. Online feedback Written submissions can be made online until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020 via the WorkSafeBC website at worksafebc.com or via e-mail at ohsregfeedback@worksafebc.com.

More information on the proposed amendments and how to participate in the virtual public hearing can be found on WorkSafeBC’s website at worksafebc.com.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Glen (Moose) and Patricia Scott Glen 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.

Glen (Moose) and Patricia Scott 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 Adeline Judith started her volunFeyer teer 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.

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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 Stobbe 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.

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Strokes are a brain injury

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enerally 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,

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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.

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SHOULD PUBLIC HEALTH USE PROPAGANDA?

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uring 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?

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

Open letter to the B.C. Liberals

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ou 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

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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.

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

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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.

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merican 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.

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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

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still 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.

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-

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

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.

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

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-

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

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The clever evolution of vaccines

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he 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

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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?

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t 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

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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

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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

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ARIES Various projects with lots of details will take a long time to sort out. You should let loose more often so that you can appreciate the present moment. You’ll develop a new outlook on life that aligns with your values.

TAURUS You’ll be the focus of everyone’s attention. You’ll be the only one capable of completing a certain task, which will garner you a lot of praise from a senior manager at work.

GEMINI It’s a good idea to take a break from your routine, both in your day-to-day life and your relationship. Don’t hesitate to accept invitations to go out with your friends, especially if you’re single. They’re sure to surprise you.

CANCER If you have any real estate dealings, the steps you take this week could prove to be quite profitable. You’ll also be tempted to redecorate your home before the holidays to impress your guests.

LEO You certainly won’t keep quiet this week. However, it’s important that you have all the facts before you speak up. You may need to translate a message now to avoid confusion later on.

VIRGO You’ll be tempted to purchase an expensive luxury item. You’ll likely spend a lot more on Christmas gifts than you planned. You’ll also need to exert more energy than anticipated.

LIBRA You’ll give yourself time to reflect on an important decision.

You’ll want to explore your spiritual side. A pilgrimage of some kind would be a good way to reconnect with your beliefs and values.

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SCORPIO If you plan to spend time with people, don’t forget to follow basic hygiene rules to protect yourself against germs. Your immune system will feel fragile.

Get plenty of rest so you can remain strong and healthy.

SAGITTARIUS Time will be in short supply, and you’ll need to choose between fulfilling your various obligations and taking part in leisure activities. To maintain your well-being, be sure to balance the different facets of your life.

CAPRICORN A vacation is on the horizon. Even if it’s still a few months away, you’ll start making travel plans now. You might need to renew your passport or get vaccinated to avoid issues later on.

AQUARIUS A few minor annoyances are to be expected this week. You can no longer procrastinate on the projects you’ve been putting off.

Once you finish, you’ll be able to celebrate without carrying that weight on your shoulders.

PISCES You’ll reach an agreement that will turn your life upside down. Perseverance will allow you to achieve the highest level of success, even in your personal life. Your fighting spirit will be in full swing.

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Obituaries

Christal Lee Capostinsky May 26, 1975 November 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.

Obituaries

Marlene Anne Bird

LEON KOPY KOPY, Walter June 14, 1935 - November 22, 2020 2x22.6 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our PGC002085

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beloved husband, father, and grandad. Walter lost his long battle with Parkinson’s and diabetes on November 22, 2020 in Vernon, BC. Walter is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gill, his sons Leon (Brenda) and Vaughan (Olga), and his grandchildren, Justin, Ethan, Stuart, and Leah. In lieu of flowers, please make donations on Walt’s behalf to the Parkinson’s Society British Columbia or Diabetes Canada.

Gordon Murray Ingalls 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.

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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.

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GORBETT, Blaine W. August 20, 1947 - October 20, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a great Father, Brother, Son and Friend. Willard Murray Blaine Gorbett died peacefully at the age of 73 on October 20, 2020 in Prince George, BC. Blaine was funny, honest, and loved his family very much. He will be greatly missed by many. He was born in Newcastle, New Brunswick on August 20, 1947 . He was predeceased by his father, mother, sister, and stepfather. He is survived by his son Chris (Elisha, Matthew, Zachary and Abby), daughter Tracy (Marco, Brayden, Riley and Kai), brother Paul, sister Lynda, brother in law Rocky, nephew Dale (Joni), niece Jenny (Ryan and Jarvis), as well as many other relatives in Ontario. There will be no memorial service at this time.

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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.

RONALD PETER MALM 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.

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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.

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Karlson, Len August 26, 1959 - November 17, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard Karlson. He passed away on November 17th in his home. Len is survived by his parents, Esko and Benita, brothers Larry (Margaret) and Wayne, sister Laurie (Ken, deceased), and pre-deceased by his sister Dianne (Roger). Len was born and raised in Prince George where he remained for his 61 years. He lived in a beautiful log home that he built himself in peaceful Salmon Valley. He always had a picture or video of some of the wildlife that shared his plot of land. He will be dearly missed by family and friends. A celebration of Len’s life will be held at a future date.

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TAGAMI, SHARON A. JULY 29, 1943 - NOVEMBER 30, 2019 Shar, Mom, Nana... It’s been a year now, and we miss you so much. You will always be loved, never forgotten, and forever missed. Until we meet again.

Love Gary, Jocelyne, Brian, Brynne, Drew, Kenna, and sister Karen.

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.

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

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KOVAC, Mike 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!

In loving memory of

Sandie Hawes

James (Jim) Broadstock

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Comish, Lloyd November 12, 1932 - November 20, 2020 Lloyd Henry Comish peacefully and quietly passed away on November 20, 2020, at the age of 88 years old. Born in Langley, B.C. on November 12, 1932, Lloyd enjoyed an adventure-filled youth that became legend among friends and family over the years. When he moved to Quesnel after completing high school, Lloyd worked a sawmill with his uncles and pitched for the Quesnel Lumbermen Baseball Team, utilizing his natural curveball in games across Northern BC. It was in Quesnel that he met the love of his life, Elaine, on a blind date, and where they lived after they married in 1959. Following the birth of their three daughters, they moved to Prince George where Lloyd worked as a Steam Engineer at the Pulp Mill, Woodwards, and School District 57. Lloyd was able to combine his career and his lifelong love of trains by volunteering at the Railway and Forestry Museum for decades, proudly operating the Steam Crane. Following their retirement, Lloyd and Elaine took great joy in travelling all over the world, particularly to Lloyd’s favourite place on the island of Molokai. Lloyd was the epitome of kindness, a pillar of thoughtfulness, and blessed with an unrivalled sense of humour. He was deeply and unconditionally loved by his wife, Elaine, his three daughters, seven grandchildren, ten greatgrandchildren, and the innumerable other people who crossed his path. While Lloyd’s passing leaves a hole in the hearts of all those who loved him, his memory will live on, as his unforgettable stories and jokes will be passed on from one generation to the next. He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten so long as his stories are shared by those who loved him. There will be a small service for family only due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Railway and Forestry Museum or the Prince George Hospice Society.

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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.

May 4, 1948 December 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

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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.

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Prince George Alano Society, 725 Alward Street, Prince George, Dec 13, 2020, 2:00 pm.

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Alcoholics Anonymous, www.bcyukonaa.org 250-564-7550

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Established Franchise Photography Business Serving Northern B.C for over 35 years Gross Revenues of $150.000 plus annually from seasonal work Lots of opportunity to expand the business.

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

Snow Removal Residential SNOW REMOVAL prices vary depending on the size of the job. 250-552-2273

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The PGSO which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season, serves the City and the surrounding region. It is a key member of the performing arts community in the City and provides opportunities for professional musicians, community musicians and encourages and supports the development of young artists.

The General Manager is responsible to the Board through the Board Chair for the direction and execution of all fiscal and administrative activities of the PGSO. The General Manager participates in the Board’s development and implementation of its strategic plan.

The position has full responsibility for the business office, budgeting, financial records and reporting, marketing and promotion and financial development. In conjunction with the Music Director the role includes concert production management and related volunteer engagement, musician recruiting and oversight with particular reference to the terms of engagement.The GM is also the principal staff spokesperson for the organization for policy and non-artistic matters.

The successful candidate will have a post secondary education or equivalent experience, an appreciation of and ideally experience in classical music and orchestras, possess a high level of leadership and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills as a team player. A demonstrated ability to engage donors is an important asset.

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Call 250-562-6666 to place your ad or email cls@pgcitizen.ca The Prince George Native Friendship Centre (PGNFC) has grown and continues to be one of the largest and busiest community service delivery agencies in Prince George. Our clientele of Indigenous and nonIndigenous peoples have supported the Centre’s program offerings for the last 50 years. The PGNFC provides culturally appropriate programming to meet the community’s unique and diverse needs. We offer a wide variety of services, which includes education, employment, health, early childhood, and social programs.

Prince George Native Friendship Centre “We are a dynamic and compassionate team facilitating individual, family, and community growth, well-being and mutual understanding through the “power of friendship”.

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Payroll and Accounting Administrator

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for compiling and preparing biweekly payroll, performing a variety of accounting and bookkeeping duties, and assisting with year-end audits. In preparing the bi-weekly payroll you will be using the Sage AccPac Software Program. You will be preparing biweekly CRA submissions, quarterly/annual WCB filings, annual T4’s, reconciling the payroll Sub-Ledger to the General Ledger, and administering the Group Health and RRSP Plan.

This role will reconcile the Revenue Canada balance sheet account, Quarterly/Annual WorkSafe reports, RRSP employee contributions, and Employee Group Health contributions. Accounting duties include assisting with the preparation of monthly financial reports, development of annual program budgets, and preparation of monthly budget & financial reporting to the Executive Director, Senior Management Team, and the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.

You have completed Grade 12 supplemented by payroll or other accounting courses, with recent Payroll experience in a medium sized business. Preference will be given to applicants that have a Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation. You have strong computer skills in Microsoft Office products particularly Advanced Excel. Knowledge of Sage 300 accounting software and a strong ability to pay attention to detail and perform tasks accurately. Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines. A welldeveloped communication in both oral and written skills. The ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Excellent problem-solving skills and time management skills. Knowledgeable of CRA regulation and provincial Employment Standards.

Our starting wage is highly competitive with a full benefit plan and RRSP contributions.

To apply for this position please visit our website at https://pgnfc.prevueaps.com to submit a resume and cover letter before December 12, 2020.

Prince George Native Friendship Center 1600 Third Avenue, Prince George, BC

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AGRICULTURE Hay/Bales For Sale

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5X5 1300-1500 lb round hay bales, $100 each net wrapped in barn. 250-614-6667 or 250-5682338

Heavy Equipment

Steel Buildings / Granaries QUANSIT Future building, 35’X50’, 18’ high. $20,000 obo.

250-962-8302

Tools 14” steel chop saw, used very little, $750. 250-963-8419

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AUTOMOTIVE

MERCHANDISE Firewood

Boats

AVON COLLECTIBLES, Valued $3600, asking $1500. 250-6171934

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

For sale jet boat 1875 Harbour craft 200 hp merc jet w/ 9.9 kicker and tandem axle trailer. $48,000 250-552-8657

Art & Collectibles

COLLECTOR PURCHASING COINS & COIN COLLECTIONS! BUYING OLD COINS, ROLLS OF COINS, BANK BAGS OF COINS, 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

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

Mills/Equipment 1998 KENWORTH with mixer trailer, white. $120,000. 617-3373

Sheds/Outbuildings NEW 30’ x 50’ All Steel Commercial shop, never assembled, c/w complete set of drawings and engineer cert. Has straight outside walls, 1 12’ x 14’ service door opening, 1 3’ man door opening, inside clearance 16’, roof has 3/ 12 pitch that is 20’ high at peak.

Outside wall cladding painted tan. $30, 000 Call Bob 250-983-3372

Bedroom/Bedding

Heavy Equipment 2014 International 4x4

Wanted

With Hiab Stock #9044 Northern Trailer & Auto Sales 2000 Victoria Street 250-564-9938 2012 NEW HOLLAND L320 SKID STEER

Boats

Antiques

A LOT Of 45 records $5 - $20 each, also Christmas LPs $10-20.

778-675-4716

2011 8400 QUAD Lamtrac Mulcher. M11 Cummins engine, 4000 hrs. $165,000. 250-614-6667 or 250-568-2338

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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

WANTED 999 BULLION bars & coins!

ENGELHARD, JOHNSON MATTHEY, RCM, Maple leafs + All other mints. Also Buying old money, all gold & silver coins, coin collections. + BUYING all things made with gold or silver.

250-864-3521

Antiques

Collectibles & Classic Cars WANTED COIN COLLECTIONS, old money, all gold & silver coins, Royal Canadian Mint coins. Also BUYING 999 BULLION bars & coins. ENGELHARD, JOHNSON MATTHEY, RCM, MAPLE LEAFS + ALL OTHER MINTS. + BUYING all things GOLD or SILVER! 250864-3521 COLLECTOR PURCHASING COINS & COIN COLLECTIONS! BUYING OLD COINS, ROLLS OF COINS, BANK BAGS OF COINS, 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

22-foot aluminum river boat With 115hp Jet and boat trailer included ‘Good used’ project boat - ready for a fall hunting expedition

Asking $4900 obo Must sell!

778-349-4839

Domestic Cars

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

great and

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

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

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

REDUCED- 2013 Fiesta Titanium sedan for sale by owner *Ultra low Kms (36500 only) * Comes on great Studded winters. * Satellite radio * CD player * USB drive player * Bluetooth connectivity* Automatic transmission * Power windows * Power steering * Power mirrors * Remote starters (2)* Keyless entry (2 key fobs) * Air conditioned. * Synthetic oil.

Got a newer car and now am short of space.

Note: Will give older Summer tires on wheels (saving of $1200 to $1500) if paid and bought before the month end. $9750 (firm) Call 250-612-9991 to setup a test drive

Sports Utilities & 4X4s 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 90 HP, 8500 LBS. 4 CYL TURBO DIESEL 3000 LBS. LIFTING CAPACITY $70,000 New Cost. 3600 Hrs. CAB, HEAT, AIR, STEREO, ETC. VERY CLEAN $38,500 OBO 250-562-5005 0243296BC LTD. DL40178

Horses & Tack

2006 F450 XL Super Duty Flat Deck. Brand new heavy duty transmission and brand new motor. Call Mike 250-564-3734

Art & Collectibles

1998 FORD F250 Diesel w/ plow.

Exc. cond. $10,000. 250-3980720

PAINTINGS AND WALL ART

1977 FORD 1 ton, renovated, $2500. 250-306-2292

7 Replica Oil Paintings: * 5 Group of 7 * 2 Tom Thomson Best Offer 250-967-4215

Jewellery Registered 12 yr Morgan Gelding Sire: Blue Diamond Hawk, Dam Sun-West Omega Chestnut, tail flaxen, mane mixed red/flaxen. $4,500.

Located in Hazelton, BC Calm, yet inquisitive, and enjoys both the arena and trail.

250-842-5560 email:dtahouney@gmail.com

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Trucks & Vans

Antique Superb Dutch drop front Secretary, 140 years old, in excellent condition, $6500.

250-964-3794 Prince George

Worldwide Limited Editions/Master Editions

250-612-9991

2006 DODGE Cummins diesel, 4x4, 4 dr, Lb, auto, 2 owner, receipts since new, no accidents, 107K, $27,900 obo. 596-5434

Parts Trucks Chrome tailgate, fits 3/4 ton GMC, cover top fits GMC 6 1/2 ft box, chrome rails. Shop vac 250-963-6898

8 feet, all the extras.

Asking $36,000 See at 657 Faulkner Cres.

Call 250-649-5502 Sports & Imports

Vans V.I.M. Wheelchair conversion van.

Side entry power ramp, removable front seats, loaded 2003 Grand Caravan Sport, 139,000 miles. $15,500. Will accept trades 250-981-0055 or 236-423-2297

2002 THUNDERBIRD REPLICA

Fully Loaded, two tops.

Red exterior, black interior.

Never winter driven.

Price $29,000 obo.

Phone 250-964-6610 REVOLVING TRAY JEWELRY DISPLAY CABINETS Top lock and locking back slide doors 36” wide X 42” high 5 Available. $350 each Negotiable on all five.

250-612-1828

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LEGALS

Sports & Imports

Legal/Public Notices

1999 MAZDA PROTEGE

Lots of recent work, have receipts. 1.8 L 5 Spd standard. Momo rims w/ summers & studded winters, power locks & windows w/ tint. Looks good, runs good.

228,000 kms.

250-612-9321 Sports Utilities & 4X4s

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO: MICHELLE DUBRULE Prince George, BC Under Warehouse Lien Act, your 2005 Chevrolet Mailbu Four Door Sedan VIN# 1G1ZT52845F231253 located at 555-777 Central St. West Prince George, BC V2M 3C6 since June 29, 2020. It will be seized and sold to cover charges of $10,000. Auction of this item will be on December 6, 2020.

250-545-3204 richard.sutton@bentallgreen oak.com PUBLIC NOTICE

2009 FORD 4X4

4 Door, black, fully loaded, leather interior and more.

Lady driven - very clean. Mint interior.

$8000 obo.

250-963-9550 Trucks & Vans

2010 FORD F150 SUPERCAB 4X4

163,000 KMS, 3 MONTH WARRANTY, 5.4 V-8 Auto, with Tow pkg, POWER WINDOWS & LOCKS, TILT STEERING, AC, Headache Rack, RHINO LINING

Land Act:

Woodlot Licence Plan Woodlot Licence #1559

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.”

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:

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.

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WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Whereas the following are indebted to Ace Auto Wrecking Ltd., dba NC Ron’s Towing, for towing and storage of personal property, and ought to have been paid, and are still unpaid, notice is hereby given that the said properties will be sold to pay the outstanding debt, plus costs of seizure, advertising and sale, one week from the date of this notice on the 10th day of December, 2020, at 1360 Foley Cres, Prince George, BC

Name

Patrick Madden Tyron Johnny Korina Martin Malcolm Timms Malcolm Ronald Timms Michael Casey Sheldon Lee Gallemeault Elyssa Sande Dalton Tom Heather Stewart Teneesa Heidmann Kenneth Jacob Neill John Gledhill Stevens

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

Year/make

Chevrolet 2006 Pontiac 1997 Honda 2004 Chrysler 1999 Chrysler 2000 Chrysler 2004 Honda 1996 Dodge 2004 Chevrolet 2006 BMW 1999 Ford 1989 Chevrolet 2019 GMC

Model

2500 G5 CRV Pacifica 300 Neon Civic Dakota Malibu X5 E250 Bus Sierra

VIN

1GCHK29284E291790 1G2AJ15F667813142 JHLRD1858VC809286 2C8GF68454R519434 2C3HE66GXXH655529 1C3ES46C6YD569534 2HGES16344H930820 1B7GG26X1TS543392 1G1ZT54804F102390 5UXFA13536LY29283 1FTNE24L5XHB15194 1GBL6P1B2KV107730 1GT42TCYXKF266866

Debt

Find it in the Rentals Section.

2,708.24 1,645.14 1,774.25 1,720.64 1,597.79 1,497.33 1,427.00 1,201.71 1,117.25 1,144.09 1,095.07 6,836.45 3,058.90

Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Viewing and bids may be submitted to 1360 Foley Cres, Prince George, BC. (250) 564-8444.

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REAL ESTATE Houses for Sale

Apartments / Condos-For Sale

Duplexes for Sale

Duplexes for Sale

Cabins

Spacious, 3 level 4 bdrms, 4 baths, superb location. $277,500.

250-561-1255 Ready to sell!

260 & 264 RUGGLES. 4BDRM, c/w appliances, fenced, $2650/mo revenue. $398,000.

250-5682338, 614-6667

2220 & 2226 UPLAND ST. 2 bdrm duplex w/ 2 bdrm finished suite each side. Good revenue property, in good shape. $450,000 250-614-6667 or 250568-2338

Compost toilet for 2 - brand new never used $1200.00 obo (250-967-4215)

Lot #11 near intersection of Catherine Drive and Harold Drive In Miworth 330’ wide and 550’ deep Existing shared water well on site. $85,000 250-563-8298

“DUNSTER PROPERTY FOR SALE” 115 acres with 1/2 mile Fraser River frontage. 10 acres Island. 15 acres cleared. Mixed forest.

100% reliable water source. Log cabin attached to mobile home. Water line and hydro.

Easy access.

Mountainscape views. Private. 250-479-5545

PHONE 250-699-1072 ONLY $255,000 (HOME) $105,000(MACHINERY) FOR MORE INFORMATION GOOGLE: ACREAGES FOR SALE IN BC TOWNPOST

250-564-4684

Furnished Apartments

BACHELOR & weekly rates, 867 17th Ave.

Out of Town

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1000sq m building lot, #L72NCorintoPearleco-development Honduras. Contact Recap Investments, Toronto 1-888-212-8584 for more info and owner 250-5634999 $35,000 Canadian 11.26 acres manicured sub-lakeshore at Cluculz Lake, finest location by owner Only $399,000 end of Meier Rd. 604-908-0313

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Lots & Acreages for Sale

Recreational Property

160 Acres, 72 miles East Prince George, all weather road access year around, mixed timber, 250 feet from river frontage, creek flows through property. Electricity and phone.

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705 Ahbau St3 bdrm, fridge,stove.

Newly reno’d. $1350/month + util. Ref required.

(250)614-6667 or (250)568-2338

45.5 ACRES Corner of Upper Fraser Rd & Beaver Forest Rd. with good driveway & building pad. $155,000. 250-614-6667

7902 North Nechako Road (DL 2099) 6 acres of land, subdividable after removal of gravel (est 700,000 yards). Priced to sell.

Interested parties reply to Box 441, Station A Prince George (250) 564-8791

LONGWORTH

Duplexes for Rent

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Property For Sale

4.0 ACRE LOT

INVESTMENT & OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYMENT ORMOND CREEK (NORTHSHORE FRASER LAKE BC) ON 8.1 ACRES/HOME MACHINERY/SHOP/GREENHOUSES

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RENTALS

Property For Sale

Lake frontage house 5.10 acres on Heron Lake 1259sqft up stairs and bsmt finished 3 bedrooms and 3 complete bathrooms. Attached dble garage new roof in 2017 steel shop 25 by 29 numerous other out buildings. 7 Different fruit bushes. Lots of water a deep well 200 amp main wiring.

Asking $520,000 250 967 4427

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 17 of the Woodlot Licence Planning and Practices Regulation, that a woodlot 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.

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Ice Melt and Your Plants HOW SALT HARMS PLANT LIFE

The most common type of ice melting agent is rock salt (sodium chloride), though you might also see ice melt products made of calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, or potassium chloride.

Salt can be incredibly dangerous to plant life. Plants normally need only a tiny amount of sodium for optimal health. But when large quantities of salt seep into the ground, it stops plants from taking up other nutrients, such as potassium and calcium, leading to unhealthy plants. Even in smaller amounts, rock salt and other ice melt products are harmful to plants. Once salt is dissolved in water, the sodium and chloride ions separate, and the chloride is absorbed by the roots and brought up into the plant. The salt pulls moisture out of plants, including any moisture in the leaves, branches, roots, or main stems of your shrubs and trees. In this condition, plants may not be able to draw in water, even if the ground is well watered. This is often the cause of the brown, dry leaf tips and dying leaves you may see on evergreens in winter or on new leaves in spring (this is called leaf scorch), as well a shriveled, dead shrubs and trees. Alternative ice melt products also cause extensive damage, although they may not be quite as destructive as rock salt. The chloride salts in any of these ice melts are corrosive and toxic, often killing most of the plant life close to roads or driveways where used. The main problem is that ice melt products dissolve as the snow melts, traveling into the soil where the roots of plants and trees absorb it. Anything planted near areas that are treated with salt or ice melt is at risk of damage from these dissolved salts.

ALTERNATIVES TO USING ROCK SALT

Try to remove the snow and/or ice before it settles and becomes more difficult to shovel.

This may allow you to forgo using any kind of salt or ice melting product. If you’re expecting snow or ice, spread a light application of ice melt product before the weather arrives. This will minimize snow or ice build-up and make it easier to remove afterward. Ice melt has no effect on light, fluffy snow so it is a waste to use it in those situations. For traction on icy patches, use sand or cat litter instead of ice melt or salt.

If you must use ice melt products, apply sparingly and use a pet-friendly version (most people apply more than needed and too much can actually harm the concrete).

Dilute any ice melt with hot water and use a spray bottle to spray it onto the surfaces you’re trying to cover; this way you’ll use less of the product and it will likely be more effective (or use a liquid version of the melt) Learn how to prepare your trees before winter arrives, including what types of winter protection to put in place. But, overall, the bottom line is to stay away from the salt whenever possible and to limit its use. A little goes a long way.

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How to find the perfect TV stand

4 advantages of custom designing your walk-in closet

Shopping for a new TV stand? Here are four things to keep in mind when choosing one.

1. Viewing height. For the most comfortable television watching experience, the screen should be at eye level when you’re sitting down. The recommended height is 42 inches, but this may vary depending on how tall you are and the size of your sofa and chairs.

2. Width of the stand. For safety reasons, your TV shouldn’t be wider than the stand.

Choose one that’s longer if you want to put decorations on it as well.

3. Style. Ideally, your TV stand should

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, whether you need bars of different heights to accommodate longer pieces and how many shelves you’ll need for your shoes and accessories.

2. Everything has a place. It’s easier to keep a space organized when it’s designed to accommodate your specific belongings.

Furthermore, extras like laundry hampers

complement the style of the room.

Glass or metal pieces will look great in a sleek and modern space, while wood works better for more traditional rooms.

4. Storage. Drawers and shelves help keep the floor and surface of your TV stand uncluttered. If you plan to keep video game consoles, movies or anything else near your television, choose a stand with ample storage.

Additionally, if you have kids or pets running around, safety should be a priority.

Besides choosing a stand that’s wider than the TV, make sure its maximum weight-bearing capacity is greater than what your television weighs.

and jewelry storage help keep things tidy.

3. It provides a private place to dress. If you live in a bustling household, turn your walk-in closet into a small sanctuary. Include a vanity and mirror to transform the space into a private dressing room.

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

To make the most of your walk-in closet, use the space wisely. This can include placing shelves above the rods to hold accessories and drawers below them to store clothes that can’t be hung.

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

Are you planning to renovate your kitchen 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 common type of hood gets installed under the cabinets above the cooktop. It’s an inexpensive option that blends into a kitchen’s overall design without making

an impact.

• Wall-mounted range hood. Installed above a stove when there isn’t a cabinet, this type gets attached directly to the wall and is considered a more stylish option.

• 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 set into an island, ceiling-mounted range hoods must be larger than the stove in order to effectively remove cooking fumes and smoke.

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 how to integrate it into the design features in your home.

TRIM Crown moulding, chair rails and baseboards give your home a polished, upscale look. When stained a natural colour, they add emphasis and elegance.

• 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 removing odours from your kitchen.

How to choose a hanging light for your entranceway Are you redecorating your entranceway?

If so, here’s how to find the perfect hanging light for it.

of types, colours and shapes. Remember to keep the rest of your decor in mind when making your selection.

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 room that’s 10 feet by 12 feet needs a light fixture with a diameter of 22 inches.

If you’re installing a light fixture where there wasn’t one before, hire an electrician. A certified professional will make sure that the wiring is done to code.

SELECT THE RIGHT HEIGHT Hanging lights should never be less than seven feet away from the floor. Any lower and they may give someone a bump on the head.

CHOOSE A STYLE YOU LOVE Hanging light fixtures come in a multitude

TYPES OF HANGING LIGHTS • Abstract pendants are modern light fixtures formed into unique shapes.

• Bowl pendants have bowlshaped diffusers that are turned toward either the ceiling or floor.

• Cluster pendants comprise a group of mini-pendants that provide the same amount of light as a single larger pendant.

• Crystal chandeliers can be made of cut glass or crystal and are perfect for formal spaces.

• Drum chandeliers are similar to drum pendants but have numerous light bulbs.

• Drum pendants are cylindrical and have a fabric or hardback diffuser.

• Globe pendants are sphereshaped and usually made of a transparent material.

• Mini chandeliers are smaller fixtures that can be used in tight spaces.

• Mini pendants are slender hanging lights.

BEAMS If your home has wood beams, don’t hide them behind drywall. Instead, expose them and show off this great architectural detail.

The type of wood you choose will influence the look of your home. Blonde woods tend to be more casual and are ideal for country-style spaces, while dark woods are statelier and better suited to traditional designs. If you prefer a rustic vibe, use reclaimed barn wood instead.

• Insert hood. Also called a ventilator power pack hood, this type has the functionality of a normal range hood but is designed to be hidden behind a custom-made enclosure.

No matter what style you prefer, choose a powerful range hood that’s vented to the outdoors to keep the air in your kitchen clean and smelling fresh.

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 ceiling instead.

5 mistakes to avoid when renovating your bathroom Are you planning to renovate your bathroom? If so, here are five mistakes to avoid.

1. Not having a plan. It’s important to meticulously design every aspect of your 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. Going over budget. It’s easy to get carried 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, be sure your contract states exactly how much things will cost.

3. Being too trendy. It’s normal to want your new bathroom to be stylish, but not

every trend stands the test of time. For a bathroom that will be as chic tomorrow as it is today, choose classic finishes and timeless styles.

4. Neglecting the ventilation. It’s important that bathrooms have the proper ventilation 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. Using the wrong materials. It’s important to choose materials that can stand up to the dampness of a bathroom. You may love the look of hardwood flooring, but it’s not suitable for a space that frequently gets wet.

If you find yourself making any of these mistakes, take the steps needed to correct it before it’s too late.

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Space-saving sink accessories for small kitchens

4 kinds of people who should have a walk-in shower

If you have a small kitchen, chances are you’ve longed for more space to prepare meals or put clean dishes once they’re washed. Why not use your sink? These ingenious accessories can help.

Are you renovating your bathroom and planning to install a new shower? If so, a walk-in shower may turn out to be your best bet. Here are four types of people who should have one.

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 build an integrated cutting board that will fit perfectly over your sink. In either case, the cutting board can also act as a cover that you can use when you want to hide a mess.

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With space-saving products like these, your small kitchen will provide you with enough room to meet your needs.

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 space that’s functional and stylish.

2. Those with reduced mobility. Children and people with reduced mobility sometimes find it hard to climb in and out of a tub. Additionally, those who rely on wheelchairs can’t easily cross a shower threshold. A walk-in shower eliminates these issues.

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 keep things organized.

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 slopes slightly towards the drain.

If you’re interested in installing a walk-in shower, be sure to hire a qualified plumber for the job.

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Five perks of LIGHT WOOD FLOORING Are you torn between installing light or dark wood flooring in your new home?

Here are five great reasons to opt for paler floors:

5. Lastly, pale floors put your beautiful furniture in the spotlight.

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

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When it comes time to paint a room, simply choosing a colour for your walls is not enough; you also need to pick the right finish. Follow this guide to make an informed decision.

• 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 of your walls; however, they tend to 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 easier to clean.

• Satin finish. A satin or pearly finish is ideal in areas that require a lot of upkeep and cleaning, like bathrooms, kids’ bedrooms, kitchens and hallways.

• 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.

While easy to clean, semi-gloss finishes aren’t necessarily the most suitable choice for your walls, as they tend to reveal imperfections. Nevertheless,

Are you looking for the perfect piece of furniture to store your children’s clothing or maybe your own? Here’s some information to help you make the right choice.

How to choose THE RIGHT FINISH

• 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 up too many clothes in each one.

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

they can be an interesting choice to brighten darker spaces like the basement.

• High-gloss finish. A glossy finish is frequently used to accentuate the architectural particularities of a home’s interior design.

Lastly, keep in mind that shinier finishes make brush strokes more obvious. If your painting skills leave much to be desired, opt for a matte finish or, better yet, call in the professionals!

• The wardrobe — a large, tall cabinet in which a person’s entire collection of clothing can be stored — is the ideal choice if you prefer to hang your clothes and don’t have a built-in closet. This piece of furniture often comes equipped with shelves, drawers or baskets for maximum storage. 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,

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, if you’re shopping for a storage unit for your child’s bedroom, opt for a durable model with rounded corners and edges. If you intend to keep it for years to come, avoid buying anything too childish in style.

Happy shopping!

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990 – 1st Ave $900,000 or lease from $5.50 net

Clear Lake Sawmill $2,200,000

4194 15th Ave $250,000

Available immediately, extremely popular European Deli operating in the same location for over 40 years. Long term strong performance from this family owned business.

410 - 424 3rd Ave. $5.00 - $7.50 PSF This listing is offering 6000 square feet of unheated warehouse space (no water/washroom) at $5.00 per sq/ft plus $1.68 operating costs.

If the site and building appeal to you but you need a heated space, the landlord will insulate the space and install radiant heat and a washroom in the unit for $7.50 per sq/ft. plus the operating costs.

120 acre former sawmill site with office, warehouse, shop, mobile home park, all services

18683 sq ft warehouse on .88 acres downtown. Partly leased Zoned M2

1399 – 6th Ave $8.00 net lease

4174 15th Avenue

Retail space available in busy strip mall with great location.

Gross rent includes heat, power and all additional rent except the tenant will be responsible for their proportionate share of property taxes.

2595 Queensway St $1,200,000

727 Victoria St $2,000/Month Gross

5368 sq ft commercial building on busy arterial, ample parking, easy access, zoned for a variety of business and retail uses, new roof, washrooms, lots of recent renos.

5498 sq ft good quality office space downtown

180 River Road

509 Carney St. $1,100,000

$3,601,400 or lease for $600/acre/month

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Rock THE BOTANICAL DESIGN trend at home Development opportunity! 16.36 acres at the confluence of the Nechako and Fraser Rivers close to downtown. Current zoning: industrial.

Auto retail on busy corner with .74 acre lot, shop, parts, offices, showroom and strong tenant

970 Terminal Blvd. $2,700,000

2375 Burrard Ave Vanderhoof Lease from $850/month gross

Emerald, avocado, apple, olive, lime, forest — all shades of green are in the spotlight thanks to the growing botanical design trend.

To master the look, you can either paint a single wall or an entire room in forest tones, reupholster a chair in a rich velvety green, embellish your living space with a few throw pillows boasting leafy designs, or add a decorative herbarium to your decor. Pro tip: green and metals (like brass and bronze) complement each other nicely!

Furthermore, it goes without saying that houseplants (real or artificial) are at the heart of 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 that plants are excellent stress relievers? It’s true!

So, how will you rock the botanical design trend?

15420 sq ft industrial on 1.67 fenced and mostly paved acres in BCR. Close to Hwy 97, minutes from downtown.

Modern, well maintained office building in downtown Vanderhoof. Lots of recent updates, includes 2 parking lots. Some office space available for lease.

966 – 5th Ave $988,000

1272 – 5th Avenue $679,000

Attention investors! Quality light industrial/ office/retail building downtown with long term tenants. Recent updates, 6.8% cap

2854 Northwood Pulp Rd 2.5 acre corner lot at Northwood Pulp Rd & Clubhouse Drive zoned residential $179,000

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1334 PG Pulp Rd 9.04 acre lot on PG Pulp Rd – great oil lo e o d wntown $269,000

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Quality office/retail building in the heart of downtown PG 5654 sq ft on two floors, recent updates.

1021 Pickering Road 21 acres zoned M2 Industrial minutes from downtown on Hwy 16 E. $799,000

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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

900 BRUNSWICK ST FOR LEASE

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

7040 BOUNDARY COURT

Serviced 1.8 acre lot. Zoned M-2 (General Industrial).

One of the best lots in Prince George’s newest Industrial subdivision.

Price $575,000 MLS #C8030121

SOLD 5152 AIRPORT RD VANDERHOOF 100’ x 120’ 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 7 acres 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. FOR LEASE

Secured building, elevator access, daylight windows and handicap access with some parking available. Net-Lease 3rd floor - 4 spaces available.

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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

2222 NICHOLSON ST FOR LEASE

Industrial zoned 5,733 sq ft, was previously operated as a pool hall for the past 20 years. Paved yard, high ceilings & partial second floor office/lounge area. Located in prime Light Industrial area. Net-Lease. MLS #C8027687

THE CABIN RESTAURANT 56490 BEAUMONT RD VANDERHOOF

Spectacular Lakeside 43 seat restaurant, gift shop and second floor 2 bedroom owner’s suite. “The Cabin” is located on 7.49 private acres on the Northshore of Cluculz Lake, B.C. Architecturally designed and engineered featuring wood and emphasizing the lake views. A destination spot for lunch, dinner, business and family functions. Please DO NOT contact staff or owner’s directly.

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6806 Valleyview Dr. • $698,000 MLSR2519756 This stunning rancher sitting on just over an acre is country living within the city. The main floor is 2000 sq. ft. of executive living. The master with walk-through to the patio, which is 20’ x 50’, is an oasis on its own. Three-car garage, paved driveway, beautifully landscaped with 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 over those old ceramic tiles.

ser, then rinse and let dry.

Here’s how:

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

1. A few days before painting, repair any damaged joints between the tiles.

4. Use a damp cloth to remove dust and let dry.

2. Wash the entire surface with a trisodium phosphate-based clean-

5.Apply a coat of primer and let dry thoroughly.

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

Brighten a dull interior WITH SUNNY YELLOW HUES Cheerful, sunny yellow never fails to brighten drab decor. It’s also the perfect colour to warm up a room or make a small space seem bigger.

HOW TO USE IT Go all in and paint one or more walls 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 with bright yellow fabric and painting geometric shapes on a dark piece of furniture.

WHERE TO USE IT From the living room to the bathroom and the kitchen to the office, yellow can take any

room of the house from dull to dazzling. However, while bold, bright yellow is perfect for a sun-drenched kitchen, you might prefer a more muted hue for your bedroom. Another option might be to neutralize its energizing character with a cooler colour.

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, golden yellow and vermilion for a space inspired by the Far East, lemon yellow and grey for an uber-modern ambiance. Whatever your design aesthetic, there’s a yellow hue that’s right for you.

7. Seal with a coat of varnish for long-lasting results.

Make sure you use wear-resistant paint on your ceramic floors to avoid scratches.

A touch or a ton! of yellow can brighten up your kitchen, your living room and even your bedroom.

What’s your favourite shade?

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Brand New - Higher end materials and workmanship by Gord Janz of Pineview Developments in this attached, threespacious-bedroom home. Each side has it own 1/2 acre lot. Open-concept kitchen & living area. Spacious master walk-in closet & 5-piece ensuite. Vehicle access to backyard and tons of room for a future shop

Nice 5 acre building lot in quiet private area north of city.

Just 10 min from Tims on the Hart.

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Lots of updates in past years. Suite’d house with 3 bedrooms up and 2 bedrooms sutie down. Updates include furnace, windows, flooring, shingles, gutters, hot water tank, kitchen and more. Basement suite has a separate outside entrance.

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Cute onee bbedroom unit up with own laundry and one bedroom suite down with own laundry on 1.35 acre lot.

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.” A score of 15,000+ double rubs indicates a highly durable material.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS Other factors might come into play as well.

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.

Use a fabric that’s highly resistant to friction — and, perhaps, to discolouration and mould — to upholster your seats.

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DURABILITY First off, the fabric you use to cover a seat 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

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Planning to reupholster a chair, an armchair or a couch? When it comes to picking a fabric for your project, don’t base your decision solely on colour and pattern.

Instead, consider the following points before making your final choice.

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Lots of updates for tthis his 3 bed up and 1 down home that sits on 3 city lots (9000 ft2) with large fenced yard. OSBE. The basement is perfect for a future suite. Newer furnace, hwt, windows, roofing, fencing etc. Central location. Close to UNBC bus routes, Shopping

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.

Once that’s taken care of, follow these five tips to reorganize your wardrobe — once and for all!

1. Use the space behind the door. If your closet has a swinging door, use it to maximize your storage space by adding hooks or a hanging shoe organizer.

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 like shirts.

4. Upgrade your hangers.

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

5. Vary your storage options. Bins, hooks, drawers, hanging storage — to keep chaos at bay, choose storage options that suit your unique collection of garments and accessories. Every item should have its place.

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Welcome to our New Agents

Owner & Managing Broker Rod McLeod, and Associate Brokers David Black and Melanie Lupul, are pleased to welcome our new agents to our outstanding team of REALTORS®

Dave Graham

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