There is so much to look forward to in Prince George this year.
The women’s world curling championships are just around the corner in March, the Canadian biathlon championships are the week after and the B.C. Summer Games are less than six months away.
Theatre NorthWest has some amazing productions planned, starting with Glory taking the stage next week. The PGSO has a fantastic year of shows in the works. Glen Mikkelsen is back in town so who knows who or what could show up at CN Centre later this year.
Yes, COVID continues to cloud the future and special events might have to be scaled back or – God forbid – cancelled to prevent further transmission and illness. Yet that doesn’t mean we should just throw in the towel and stop planning for the future and these events, large and small, that bring us together. We need them more than ever.
And let’s remember that these event organizers are investing serious time and money in the hopes that their efforts will pay off. How about some respect for their energy and positivity, instead of pouring cold water all over their enthusiasm? Whether it’s opening a new business or hosting arts or sports events, the entrepreneurial optimism to forge ahead speaks to the resilience of these community leaders and their belief in this city and its residents.
When the day comes (and it will) when pandemic precautions are a thing of the past, we’ll be thankful these people had the foresight, the good fortune, and the persistence to not only dream of better times but to also get busy working towards them.
Pessimism and hopelessness is easy because the wind’s always at your back. It’s much harder – but so much more rewarding – to face the wind and push forward. A stiff upper lip and keeping calm and carrying on lifted previous generations through significant challenges and we are the beneficiaries of their patience and courage.
Let’s follow their lead and persevere together. Then and now, tough times don’t last but tough people do.
