There's a deer wearing a high-vis vest in McBride

The mayor joins a modular homes committee and a Prince George dancer who was on Hitler's 'execute' list

Hello and happy Monday. It’s funny, because I think subconsciously my brain can’t really believe it’s winter despite the fact we’ve hit the end of November. I keep expecting to wake up and all the snow has melted into an icy mess, or to see above zero in the short-term forecast but it hasn’t happened. The snow keeps falling and I am enjoying it — got out sledding and skiing, including a cross-country ski in the dark. I’m surprised to learn how many of you agree with me on the desire for fewer headlamps and to be clear, I don’t begrudge anyone who does need one, but I do think it’s worth checking to see if you really do or you’re just used to it. The light from street lamps spreads quite far in the snow.

Anyways, here is why you opened today’s newsletter:

COMPUTER, ENHANCE

COMPUTER ZOOM IN

That… appears to be a deer wearing a high-vis vest, alright. And we’re not talking “wearing” as in it got a hammock or Christmas lights tangled up in its antlers-type thing. That’s full on wearing. These photos were taken by Andrea Arnold of the excellent Rocky Mountain Goat newspaper.

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Earworm for sure — it’s been in my head all weekend.

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News roundup:

• Several more deep-freeze days ahead for Prince George.

• Mayor Simon Yu has joined a provincial modular home taskforce: “The task force, which also includes Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley, Penticton Mayor Julius Bloomfield, Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog  and Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor, will advise Modular BC on the creation of new provincial standards for multi-family and infill modular homes.” Pre-made homes are definitely being identified as a way out of the housing crisis, so this makes sense.

• Prince George’s 'forgotten star' Inga Anderson focus of new exhibit: “Born in Argentina, she grew up here before launching a career on stage and screen.” The Exploration Place page has more.

• There’s a Notice of Intention for Dec. 2 to update the council procedures bylaw: “Bylaw No. 9494, 2024, if adopted, would amend “City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No.8388, 2011” by adding the definition of “Land Acknowledgement”, revising the advance notice required for Council members to participate in meetings electronically, removing the requirement for electronic participants to be connected to the meeting by the time the meeting is called to order, clarifying the council and committee meeting agenda publication timelines, adding a requirement for delegations to provide their presentation materials or speaking notes by the provided submission deadline or risk cancellation of their delegation, and imposing a time of six months before a defeated motion of Council can be brought back for consideration.”

• Willow River Eight raises funds for PGSS bursary.

• UNBC a key partner in research to restore watersheds and salmon habitats post-wildfires.

• CNC Research Forest Society’s legacy fund looking to support eco-focused projects.

• BC Craft Farmers Co-Op want cannabis included in proposed Federal GST break.

• “We made them earn everything they got,” College Heights falls to Vernon in Provincial Semifinals.

• “Jake might be the best known horse in Prince George, having taught 120+ students a thing or two during the last two decades.”

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