The PG Eras

And your letters on the Cybertruck

Happy Eras day to those of you who are going.

The most letters generated this week were from the Cybertruck/McDonald’s opening post which, yeah, seems right. Here’s a sampling:

Heather:

My husband warned me about the cybertruck last week and then just a couple days later I stood up from getting a crown on my tooth and there it was, out the window next to my dentist. Terrible timing.

4streegrrl:

My husband was stuck in Quesnel on Friday, after that terrible accident by Hush Lake. He stayed at the Sandman hotel.

He saw this first Cybertruck, probably this one? It also stayed at the Sandman. He said it looked as expected.

It is like getting Whameggedon'd. Cyberggedon'd? Muskeggedon'd?

I haven't seen it yet and if I do, I'm afraid that I might burst out laughing, while cringing, while drawn to its incredible ugliness. A tragic design accident that I cannot turn away from.

Also:

I was thinking about the elected officials and "local celebrities" showing up for a McDonald's re-opening.

It would have been nice to see them up at Open Door Cafe, throwing their support behind Katrina, her staff, and all the other independents that provide baked goods and gifts at the cafe. It is a lovely atmosphere filled with coffee, light meals, treats and more and deserves the support, what with the corporate coffee chain that has opened yet another location next door. Or how about Ron and his buddies supporting other independent businesses that offer unique goods, services and experiences in PG, and have competition from the corporate giants? Why McDonald's of all places? Is Grimace paying off someone??

And Kat:

First, and most importantly, I'm so sorry to my fellow Northern BC residents who were exposed to their first Cyber truck in real life.

Secondly, it's wild to me the openings Northern BC politicians go to. I remember in Prince Rupert there was a grand opening ceremony for the new bathrooms at the Crest Hotel. There is even a letter from the Queen's office framed in the women's bathroom thanking the town for an invite to the opening. To this day, I don't know if it was pro or anti imperialism inviting the Queen to the opening of a bathroom.

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News roundup:

• Third Avenue temporary housing nears opening date.

• UNBC research income remains at near-record level.

• Yukon trucker takes time to warm souls of Moccasin Flats residents.

• A local construction and landscaping company will match every dollar spent by customers on their services and use those funds to help seniors in the Prince George area.

• Trinity United Church set to hand out 200 Christmas shoeboxes Saturday.

• Kim's Convenience is Toronto actor's professional stage debut.

• Gilmore Girls, Star Trek actors booked for FanCon 2025 in Prince George.

• Wildfire training already underway.

• Prince George Ice Oval needing cold weather shift, new volunteers.

• Many vendors gearing up for Christmas market in PG.

• Bobbleheads, Teddy Bears highlight final PG Cougar home games of 2024.

• City of Prince George looks to boost budget engagement.

• 988 a huge success.

• Letter to the editor: Fond memories of the Vienna's goulash.

• New donair spot opening.

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