House prices are above half a million again
"back in my day"
There was a post I read yesterday about the job of newspaper columnists that included the line, “Almost no one on earth is capable of having two good ideas per week.” The overall thrust of it is that it’s a mistake for someone to put themselves in a position where they feel like they have to say something meaningful on a regular basis. It was exactly the permission I needed to sometimes have virtually no intro in this newsletter and just skip to the news roundup. First, though, it’s wild to me that this high school meme about an old man is probably referencing someone who is about my age (except… school dances were not unsupervised until 2 am so??? Maybe a Gen X-er):
News roundup:
Single-family homes in Prince George sold for $504,700 on average during the first quarter of 2024, according to the BC North Real Estate Board. That’s up from last year but down from the 2022 peak.
The Spruce Kings season has come to an end with a 3-2 double overtime loss.
The Cougars, meantime, are looking at sellout crowds this weekend, with additional standing room tickets being made available, resulting in what will likely be the highest attendance the team has ever had on home ice.
Snowpack levels are extremely low provincewide, and local basins are no exception.
Two Prince George men are facing a slew of charges after an armed carjacking in the Hart last month.
2 found dead, 1 injured by police in Tsay Keh Dene, north of Mackenzie.
Special Olympics Prince George athletes bring home the hardware from regional swim meet.
Olivia writes: I am involved with Rated PG Thrashers roller derby here in town and I was wondering if you would possibly be able to share this poster for our first home games of the season, happening this Saturday, in your Thursday or Friday newsletter? There will be 50/50 and a beer garden :)
4streegrrl writes:
I stopped by about a week ago at the warehouse just as the SPCA staff were organizing set up for receiving cats from Houston. I had a chat with Jamey Blair (SPCA's senior manager for the Interior and North) about the situation and their needs, as she was organizing big shopping sprees for crates and litter boxes and litter. We bemoaned the cost of crates and litter right now. The logistics and supplies and labour involved is insane and not necessary glamorous (the endless washing of dishes and laundry, as one example) but they are managing to do it under great local leadership. The SPCA isn't perfect as an organization like any large organization, but the staff and volunteers are wonderful and do come through in times of crisis.*
*disclaimer: I'm an SPCA volunteer but my involvement was limited to zipping off to buy a couple of XL crates and few litter boxes and boxes of litter to contribute, which seemed a bit meagre after seeing the Home Hardware truck arrive with palettes of litter the next day!
Anyway, fundraising plug: there is currently a drive to raise funds to offset all the vet and boarding costs for the 200+ cats. An anonymous donor has offered to match donations up to $20,000 for the endeavour. If you can't donate, please share on your socials. Thank you! :)
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