Opinion

This week there were two different groups that released performance statistics, and they paint two very different pictures of where Prince Rupert is at and where Prince Rupert is going.

Editor: Walmart, for or against?

Editor When it comes to the law, BC’s premier has just exposed her naivety. When it comes to cameras, Clark is forever overexposing herself. By overriding the advice of the provincial prosecutors and by insisting cameras should be placed in the court rooms with the hockey hooligans, Clark has proved her priorities are out of focus.

The Northern BC Tourism Association (NBCTA) represents the tourism industry in Northern British Columbia.

Editor: It is somehow appropriate that on World Teacher’s Day (October 5), I would be making a presentation to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, on how BC school funding is not keeping up with the rest of Canada.

Editor: How many of your readers realize that 92 per cent of the 32 per cent rate increase BC Hydro was seeking prior to the recent rate review was directly related to the updating and renewal of BC Hydro’s own generating, transmission and distribution infrastructure?

Premier Christy Clark handed her opponents more ammunition last week with her latest “ready, fire, aim” episode, calling for radio and TV coverage of Stanley Cup riot prosecutions.

Editor: I was very upset to hear that a Walmart location has been approved for Prince Rupert.

Editor: Just a word concerning Civic Pride.

On Tuesday Gladys Young Blyth of Prince Rupert and Port Edward was named the fifth recipient of the Walter Smith Visionary Award, an award created by Tourism Prince Rupert and the Northern BC Tourism Association to recognize the pioneers and visionaries of tourism in Northern British Columbia.