Opinions
by Charles Jeanes on Wednesday Feb 27 2019
In the most-recent column, I opened questions of the history of the West, its historic global dominance, non-westerners reactions to that past, and the present geopolitical world of Western, First-World primacy.
by Sara Golling on Tuesday Feb 26 2019
Volunteers – please take a bow. We honour you, and we’re grateful for all your help. Collectively, you do such a huge amount of good for people in your communities.
by David Suzuki on Tuesday Feb 26 2019
Energy is inextricably linked to a range of community issues, from health to housing. That was one message that emerged from a four-day gathering in Calgary of more than 200 young Indigenous leaders from every province and territory, organized by Disa Crow Chief of the Siksika Nation and Cory Beaver of the Stoney Nakoda Nation.
by Sara Golling on Friday Feb 22 2019
Skiers accessing Cutblock Peak and environs: please contain your irritation about the logging operation there that is inconveniencing you – it won’t be there for much longer. Please stay well clear of the logging -- and please do not park on the logging road, or try to ignore the logging operations. Here’s why:
by Dick Cannings MP on Thursday Feb 21 2019
On Feb. 14, Air Canada gave Penticton fliers a Valentine’s Day present—they announced that this spring they would be switching out the old Dash 8 aircraft they use now for newer, larger and quieter Q400 planes.
by The Narwhal on Thursday Feb 21 2019
B.C.'s NDP is now doing precisely what it criticizes the Liberals for doing — manufacturing a need for power while pushing forward with a project that produces energy that can’t be sold for even close to the price it will cost to produce it.
By Sarah Cox, for The Narwhal
by Canadian Centre... on Wednesday Feb 20 2019
By Iglika Ivanova and Alex Hemingway, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA).
by Michelle Mungall on Wednesday Feb 20 2019
In 2008, Gordon Campbell's plan for independent power production (IPP) came to the Kootenays with a Quebec company's plan to build run-of-river hydro power projects on Glacier and Howser Creeks that flow into Duncan Lake. Axor was planning to burrow 16 foot tunnels through the mountain, diverting the creeks into generators to develop power during the Spring freshet.
by Charles Jeanes on Tuesday Feb 19 2019
A re-visioning of old habits
Today I am trying to explore an old habit of my judgement, with regard to an historical fact I have long attempted to assimilate to a personal sense of justice.
by Contributor on Monday Feb 18 2019
The B.C. budget will be released tomorrow (February 19) and we’re waiting with bated breath to see the investments in B.C.’s first poverty reduction strategy!
