Coronavirus

EDITORIAL – Bush party COVID protest shows why bigger fines are needed

March 25, 2021 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IF EVER THERE WAS A CASE for stiffer fines for COVID-19 rule violations, it’s the so-called music festival up in Tranquille Valley. [Continue]

IN THE HOUSE – What’s happening with search for our own vaccine producer?

March 24, 2021 // 0 Comments

Excerpt from discussion in the House of Commons on March 22, 2021. Cathy McLeod (Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo) With regard to offers or proposals received by the government to [Continue]

COVID – Seniors 75 and up may register for their vaccinations this week

March 22, 2021 // 0 Comments

People in their mid- and late 70s can book their COVID-19 vaccinations with Interior Health this week. A new schedule released today (March 22, 2021) allows seniors born [Continue]

PETERS – Will this pandemic pull us all together or wedge us apart?

March 20, 2021 // 1 Comment

LAST WEEK, I referred to COVID-19 as a virus that has destroyed our ability to trust each other. Its devastating health impacts have made it the fourth-leading cause of death [Continue]

EDITORIAL – COVID-19 passports make perfect sense; let’s just do it

March 18, 2021 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WITH ALL THE CONCERNS about losing personal liberties, physical and mental consequences of isolation, and even blood clots in one of the new [Continue]

GINTA – Collective thoughtfulness ensures our community well-being

March 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

A CURIOUS THING HAPPENS every time a long weekend or school break comes about: the fleet of neighbourhood cars changes. Some of the usual vehicles are gone, and there are new [Continue]