The cost of security
And a phone to talk to loved ones who've passed away
The Prince George Citizen has several reports previewing upcoming council and committee meetings. Two of them focus on the cost of security. The first is a report on hiring contract security guards for civic events versus trying to create a city-run sercurity force and the second is about trying to get more municipal control over the price of using RCMP as the police force.
Also previewed:
Update on major project spending coming to council: The pool replacement budget is still delayed “with warranty work and seasonal tasks.”
Council is going to be asked to take steps to shut down a house on Nichlson that’s been a major source of complaints and investigations. Same with another property on Vancouver St.
A wind phone for the hospice
The PG Men’s Shed has donated a Wind Phone to the Prince George Hospice:
The Wind Phone is a symbolic and calming structure designed to offer individuals a peaceful space to speak to lost loved ones. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of “Kaze no Denwa” (Wind Phone), which provides a place for people to communicate with those who have passed, the Wind Phone is intended to create a quiet, reflective environment where people can find solace, share their thoughts, and heal during their time at the hospice.
I’m not sure if the concept originated with this, but I first heard of wind phones in a This American Life episode about an unconnected phone booth set up to help people grieve in the aftermath of the 2011 tsunami and earthquake in Japan. It was a moving piece and it’s not surprising to learn it’s been spreading.
News roundup
RCMP investigate 'disturbing' letters sent to elementary school teachers in Vanderhoof.
.BC SPCA cautions drivers about increased deer sightings during rutting season.
1,500 people showed up to the 80s show at the CN Centre featuring A Flock of Seagulls.
Operation Red Nose brings safe rides home back to Prince George.
The first Lheidli Classic basketball tournament is this weekend.
Cindy Blackstock is the Spirit of Change in Hope & Strength film series.
The science behind launching weather balloons in Prince George.
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I've said this before and I'll say it again: 14 years of living in Vanderhoof and it had a weird underbelly that so many tried really hard to hide or ignore, and eventually as time went on, acknowledged and working to address. I had such a love/hate relationship with living there. I have many life long friends and acquaintances now, and I applaud how well we, and others, managed to move it forward into the 21st century in so many ways. It was, and still is, hard work to battle those who want to hang onto regressive, toxic ideologies. Good on Kevin and so many others continuing to speak up about the terrible acts of vandalism and now what appears to be a hate crime.