Posted on 11 May 2019

↑ See that? Since it was published, it’s been one of the most-read stories on one of the most-read news sites in Canada.

The ad for a “HAND Carved Throne” in the pages of the Prince George Citizen is one of those things that people send you every once in a while going “Have you seen this?” It’s a bit of atmosphere to the character of the city, something inconsequential but it becomes a bit of culture.

It was almost ten years ago I first applied for a job at CBC. What excited me was the ability to tell stories about my community. I felt like there’s plenty going on here that’s of interest to people who don’t live here (I feel that way about all communities, btw, but Prince George is mine).

I like doing political and investigative work, and reporting during emergencies is what makes the job vital. But something like this– taking a local yarn about a silly ad in the classifieds, having an excuse to talk to the people behind it, then getting to share it with a national audience– that’s what really makes me love the work.

And seeing it go to the number one spot on CBC.ca overall– one of the most read stories on one of the most read news sites in the country is about the Citizen throne!– is just such a pleasure.

Oh, and listen to the interviews, I implore you.

CBC.ca: ‘You get up. You let the dog out. You get a paper, you make sure the throne is still for sale’

Filed under: CBC, journalism, personal, Prince George