Editorials

EDITORIAL – Protest, sure, but anti-vaxxers need to let others shop in peace

January 12, 2022 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE ANTI-VAXXERS were at it again this week, descending on the Real Canadian Superstore for what they call a relaxed, maskless shopping [Continue]

EDITORIAL – School district deserves kudos for its back-to-school plan

January 11, 2022 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. KIDS ARE BACK in class as of yesterday and School District 73 deserves credit for its logical, nimble approach to keeping everyone safe [Continue]

EDITORIAL – A clear message is being sent that COVID orders have no teeth

January 10, 2022 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE HARASSMENT WORD is popular among businesses when they break COVID rules and authorities crack down on them. There’s certainly been no [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Words – one in particular – we could do with less of in 2022

January 6, 2022 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. AMONG THE MANY LISTS we like to make at the turn of each year are those of popular new words. “Vax,” for example, was declared the 2021 [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Gyms that refuse to close should get fines, not exemptions

January 5, 2022 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE IMPORTANCE of physical activity and mental wellness has become obvious during the COVID-19 pandemic but there are limits on how we [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Banning New Year’s Eve fireworks would avoid many tragedies

January 4, 2022 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WHAT WOULD New Year’s Eve be without fireworks? Well, pets and livestock would be more content and a lot safer, for one thing. And, there [Continue]