PETERS – We call them survivors
WE CALL THEM SURVIVORS. Indigenous people who attended the schools in Canada’s residential school system are not called ‘former students’ or ‘attendees’ or [Continue]
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ROTHENBURGER – Discovery of gravesites highlights the tragedy of Indian residential schools
THE GRIM DISCOVERY of the apparent gravesites of 215 children will undoubtedly change some thinking about what went on at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in the almost [Continue]
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL – ‘With a heavy heart,’ remains of children confirmed
Following is the statement from Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc regarding the discovery of the graves of 215 students who attended Kamloops Indian Residential School: It is with a [Continue]
CHARBONNEAU – Why people knowingly share falsehoods
IT USED TO BE that liars would be embarrassed when caught in their lies. But in our post-truth era, the truth is secondary to beliefs. Lies no longer result in humiliation. [Continue]
BEPPLE – A few questions about B.C.’s new Snakes and Ladders COVID plan
YESTERDAY, THE B.C. GOVERNMENT released its four-step plan for getting back to normal. A grid of 24 blue and yellow squares outlining the steps we need to go through on our [Continue]
EDITORIAL – It will be very easy to blow the Four Step COVID recovery plan
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE BIG COVID ANNOUNCEMENT yesterday has brought a lot less cheering than I expected. After all, restrictions are going to ease up [Continue]
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