Coronavirus

PANDEMIC – Covid-19 pokes the final hole in leaky long-term care boat

January 15, 2021 // 0 Comments

By SHAWN WHATLEY Past President, Ontario Medical Association NURSING HOMES struggled long before the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Canada. Now, during the second wave, many [Continue]

NATIONAL PULSE – Most say close borders to keep sun-seekers home

January 15, 2021 // 0 Comments

By ANGUS REID INSTITUTE January 14, 2021 – What happens when heightened anxiety from a deadly surge in new coronavirus infections combines with general pandemic fatigue and [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Giving vaccine to inmates isn’t as clear an issue as it seems

January 14, 2021 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. MORE CANADIANS THAN EVER want in on COVID-19 immunization. A new poll says the percentage is up to 60 per cent, and most people worry about [Continue]

LETTER – Dr. Bonnie Henry continues her ambiguous, inconsistent style

January 13, 2021 // 3 Comments

I feel I should support anyone who senses that Bonnie Henry should be dislodged from her seat of power. I have never found her authentic or consistent. She is burning down [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Air Canada’s suspension of Kamloops service should be no surprise

January 13, 2021 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WHY IS ANYONE SURPRISED that Air Canada is suspending flights to and from Kamloops effective Jan. 23? All the travel restrictions, including [Continue]

NATIONAL PULSE – Numbers of those willing to be vaccinated for COVID rising

January 11, 2021 // 0 Comments

By ANGUS REID INSTITUTE January 11, 2020 – Canadians appear to be transitioning from a place of professed caution to enthusiastic compliance when it comes to their [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Dr. Bonnie Henry seriously needs to rethink her leadership style

January 11, 2021 // 5 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WHEN I SUGGESTED recently it might be time for Dr. Bonnie Henry to take a break from being the voice and face of B.C.’s COVID-19 response, [Continue]

KNOX – While raging against globe-trotters, take a look in the mirror

January 10, 2021 // 1 Comment

THE GOOD NEWS: it’s easier to fight off Victoria’s grey, damp winter chill when your blood is boiling. For those keeping score at home (and really, it’s hard to keep [Continue]

PETERS – Despite Dr. Henry’s words, we shouldn’t let vacationers off the hook

January 9, 2021 // 2 Comments

WHILE AN OUT-AND-PROUD WHITE NATIONALIST was putting his feet up on Nancy Pelosi’s desk this week, many Canadians of ostensibly better character were putting their feet up [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – Young people have suffered much from the pandemic

January 8, 2021 // 0 Comments

YOUNG CANADIANS HAVE BEEN BLAMED for being irresponsible during the pandemic for going to parties and bars. But there’s more hype than truth to these accusations. The [Continue]

EDITORIAL – What this country needs is good, workable recall legislation

January 6, 2021 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ALL THIS STUFF about politicians travelling to the tropics over Christmas has a lot of people wondering why something can’t be done about [Continue]

BEPPLE – Here’s to the little people who find small pleasures as COVID rages

January 6, 2021 // 0 Comments

FINDING JOY is innately human. Even in stressful times, people find joy. This holiday season, despite restrictions, people still found ways to enjoy the season. Zoom [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Snowbird politicians who break their own rules should pay price

January 4, 2021 // 4 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. I WAS SO HOPING we could start off the new year with at least a few happy stories that have nothing to do with COVID-19. However, that wish [Continue]

BEPPLE – COVID-19 isn’t the only pressing health issue in the Interior

December 30, 2020 // 3 Comments

IF 2020 HAS TAUGHT us anything, it is that health drives everything else. Without it, everything else grinds to a halt, individually, and collectively. It’s no surprise [Continue]