BEPPLE – Why there’s hope for rapid changes to ingrained racism
IT WILL TAKE DECADES to change the ingrained racism embedded in our society. That’s what a well-informed, well-connected senior statesman of the community told me the [Continue]
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GINTA – No matter the breed, dog attacks are inexcusable
THE DEADLY DOG ATTACK that happened in Brocklehurst last week was by far the most commented-on news story in a long time. A witness said the victim had a seizure, which [Continue]
KNOX – Thousands of Canadians trapped in India by COVID-19
THE PANDEMIC WAS STILL just distant thunder when Narender Cheema’s 80-year-old mother flew to northern India in January. The milder winter season seemed a good time for the [Continue]
PETERS – Will the pandemic cause us to rethink how we care for our seniors?
AS WE GET OLDER, our worlds tend to get smaller. By the time we are elderly and perhaps living in seniors apartments or a longterm care facility, our worlds can be [Continue]
CHARBONNEAU – Should B.C. bubble up with our neighbours?
CANADA’S FOUR ATLANTIC PROVINCES have agreed to open their borders to each other on July 3, creating a regional pandemic bubble. What are the opportunities for B.C.? The [Continue]
BEPPLE – Canada is a country that’s willing to evolve
HAPPY CANADA DAY! Happy 153 year birthday! For who we are, and what we will become. One of Canada’s greatest strengths is its ability to change. The Canadian flag is a [Continue]
