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Time for experienced leadership in an unprecedented election

Letter to the Editor As the incumbent MLA for Kootenay Rockies, I feel it’s important to address some of the uncertainty many voters may be…

Strange political times even by B.C. standards

“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary It’s going to be a hell of an election. And I’m not talking about the demented one south of…

Rotary Pen for Cranbrook Fire Chief

As a Rotary Club of Cranbrook BC member it was an honour to present Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services Chief Scott Driver with the coveted ‘Rotary Pen’…

MLA demands retention incentives for local healthcare workers

Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka (BC United) is slamming the NDP government for its glaring failures in managing healthcare across British Columbia, particularly highlighting severe…

Look for the good in each person

By Tom Shypitka I very seldom weigh in on international politics but I feel this must be addressed as a political representative in our beautiful…

Are we ready 2.0?

By Tom Shypitka Op-Ed Commentary On January 16, 2023, I wrote a letter to the editor expressing my concerns regarding the BC NDP government’s decision…

What’s in a name?

By Tom Shypitka Op-Ed Commentary As the representative of the people of Kootenay East, I’ve always strived to uphold the values of unity and inclusivity….

How long is temporary?

By Tom Shypitka March 29, 2024, will mark two and a half years since Interior Health (IH) closed the Elkford Health Centre’s emergency department. The…