Coronavirus

PETERS – Govt restrictions have left us in a terrible place but it could be worse

May 2, 2020 // 0 Comments

FRIDAY’S ANNOUNCEMENT of a ban on the trade of military-style weaponry presented an interesting dichotomy with some of the images coming out of the United States. A protest [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – Ageism contributes to poor care in long-term care facilities

May 1, 2020 // 2 Comments

THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC has made it clear the disparity of care for residents in long-term care compared to that in hospitals. An indicator of that disparity is the fact that [Continue]

EDITORIAL – $150-million bailout for Canadian Football League? No thanks

April 30, 2020 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. SHOULD WE GIVE the Canadian Football League a $150-million handout? In the words of Al Borland, “I don’t think so, Tim.” The CFL, [Continue]

THE ARTS – Music in the Park cancelled this year due to COVID-19

April 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

The City of Kamloops and BCLC have decided to cancel the 2020 schedule for Music in the Park due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they announced today (April 29, 2020). “BCLC has [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Heckle-free virtual session of House disconcerting but welcome

April 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. TUESDAY’S VIRTUAL SESSION of Parliament was a fascinating exercise. Technically, it was a meeting of the “Special Committee on the [Continue]

GINTA – Wildlife shouldn’t pay the ultimate price during the pandemic

April 28, 2020 // 3 Comments

DO YOU REMEMBER the first couple of weeks of Covid-19 and the toilet paper shortage? Then came the flour and other dry supplies, followed by yeast. Next came the seed [Continue]