“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary When it comes to COVID-19 it’s pretty damn obvious what we did wrong. When I say “we,” I’m talking…
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Horgan no Ardern and B.C.’s democracy is weaker than NZ’s
By Anita Nickerson and Joyce Green Op-Ed Commentary Three years ago, John Horgan and then-Green leader Andrew Weaver signed a “confidence and supply agreement” that…
A horrifying and deadly spectacle on the roof of the world
Perceptions, by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary The picture is appalling! Seen in newspapers, smart phones, the Internet and screens around the world this week, it…
All should feel welcomed: MLA Shypitka
Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka took to Twitter earlier today to offer his support to the Muslim community in his riding in the wake of…
Many progressive democracies use PR
Letter to the Editor Confused about proportional representation (PR)? Read this. A key ingredient in any democracy is that people choose their leaders based on…
PR – a step up for our democracy
Letter to the Editor Did you know that more than 80 countries around the world use a system of Proportional Representation (PR)? Eighty-four per cent…
63 attend Proportional Representation rally in Cranbrook
On October 24, 63 people attended the Proportional Representation rally sponsored by Fair Vote BC – Cranbrook at the Ktunaxa Nation gym. Glen Ewan The keynote speaker…
Busy and successful summer for Rockies Rowing Club
July and August were busy months for local rowing crews attending regattas in Calgary and Nelson and the BC Summer Games in the Cowichan Valley…
Provincial state of emergency declared
The British Columbia government has this morning declared a provincial state of emergency to support the province-wide response to the ongoing wildfire situation. Mike Farnworth,…
Wartime vet Iris Porter served in burning Egyptian desert
By Elinor Florence It was a true pleasure to chat with 97-year-old Iris Porter of Calgary, Alberta, about her five years in the British air…