Locally, we’ve seen people in our community continue to come together to respond to the threats from the U.S. by supporting local, choosing to buy alternatives to U.S. products, and finding new local vacation spots. I continue to be impressed and proud of our community and all British Columbians for the Team Canada response we’re […]

This article is dedicated to the middle aged male driver who turned left in the intersection and completed that left turn half way into my lane as I approached him and half way into the lane that he was supposed to be turning into. Was he being inattentive, careless, or did he not know any […]

Since the April federal election, Canada has found itself in uncharted terrain. The United States–instigated trade war against long-standing allies rages on, as do its extreme deregulation and increasing attacks on digital infrastructure, data and communication systems that protect the public interest and monitor implementation and respect for the rule of law. The consequent risks […]

Since the April federal election, Canada has found itself in unchartered terrain. The United States–instigated trade war against long-standing allies rages on, as do its extreme deregulation and increasing attacks on digital infrastructure, data and communication systems that protect the public interest and monitor implementation and respect for the rule of law. The consequent risks […]

Zak Keating wants to keep the bears in our city wild and alive. He has many duties as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer; our focus was on the part of his job that deals with bears. Our interview took place last week, and he provided written responses below. However, we would like to tell you a […]

Introduction: contentment and the absence thereof When one spends a significant amount of one’s thinking time on history and its value, as I do, then one might ask whether the study of History is faring well in this age of choice for self-education. My tentative answer to the question, is, “No, the study of History […]

B.C. is a great place to work, play, raise a family, and be with loved ones. But like many other places in the world, we’ve been experiencing strains on our healthcare system. I know this well from hearing from my constituents who need a primary care practitioner or are waiting to have care needs addressed. […]

Incidence of melanoma is increasing in both men and women.  Here’s what we all need to know. By Dr. Elaine McWhirter  There is certainly growing awareness of the damaging effects of overexposure to the sun, including skin cancers. Still, I see in both my medical practice as a skin cancer specialist and in the course […]

BC Cancer’s breast screening program offers no-cost screening mammograms to eligible people in BC.  Screening mammograms are available to most women, and many Two-Spirit, trans and gender-diverse individuals, 40 years and older, who have no symptoms. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers found in BC with around 3,500 receiving a breast cancer […]

The cost of FireSmart vs. the potential cost of no FireSmart; how much the Centennial Trail improvements will cost the City and its taxpayers; Phase II of the “Glades” development at RED; Fun Runs coming up; Two dog attacks cause serious injuries;  and more …   Present:  Mayor Andy Morel and Councilors Maya Provençal, Craig […]