The pandemic has pointed out some of the weaknesses — if not, in some cases, outright failure — of health-care systems on both sides of the border.
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The United States of America’s constitution begins with the words, “We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”
Canadians eat a great deal of meat. Just over 808 million chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese were slaughtered last year. In addition, 25,267 million cattle, pigs and sheep were slaughtered. If we add fish, (492,441 million), and shell fish (4,245, 548 billion) the total volume is truly immense.
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Habits show off who we are, shape and show our hearts, present our character in all its ways — a window to the deep things of our souls.
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At long last, some common sense out of Ottawa about gun control.
It is approximately one year since COVID-19 started to take hold in B.C. and its impact has been devastating on many sectors — including tourism and its more than 19,000 operators across the province.
One interesting aspect about a minority government is the ability for the opposition parties to
While Donald Trump is no longer the American president, he remains a powerful and malevolent force in the political scene south of the border.
Governing a nation or a province is a complex challenge for any political parties. While legislating and being accountable in the legislature is a key visible part of the democratic process, the day-to-day operations of government include many tasks and employ an army of civil servants.
On Jan. 25, documents tabled in the House of Commons from Global Affairs Canada revealed some troubling information.
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People age differently, some gracefully while others try to deny it with chemicals, dyes and outright lies.
The inaugural events in Washington six days ago, coming as they did two weeks after the assault on the U.S. Capitol, presented a striking contrast.
Like many people this January, I have consumed the impressive Netflix series, The Queen’s Gambit, the story of a young, socially awkward orphaned girl who ascends through the maze of 1960s chess culture to face a Russian Grandmaster.
People all around the world watched the inauguration of the new president of the United States of America.
The recent storming of the Capitol in Washington clearly illustrates the fundamental challenge facing that country’s future viability as a democracy.
As we move further into 2021, we leave behind a challenging and difficult year for many in Kelowna-Lake Country.
It’s mid-January 2021 and I am alive and well after a “brush” with the dangerous and deadly coronavirus.
Last week we saw two violent events in support of an authoritarian government in two major, once-proud cities, Hong Kong and Washington D.C.
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Entering 2021, many people seem to find it challenging to focus. The idea of new year goal setting is a struggle while feeling so blurred.
Years ago, I started writing a summary of the good things and bad things that had happened that year.
The B.C. Ministry of Health announced that the public health order prohibiting gatherings and limiting travel has been extended to Feb. 5 and that means many of us will continue to be relying on screen time to connect virtually with friends and loved ones.
January gloom settles over the valley as clouds slide down the mountainsides and drizzle falls on a flat grey Okanagan Lake.
The 2020-21 federal deficit is estimated at more than $450 billion, the largest in Canada’s history. As a result, there is a growing fear on the part of many in the financial sector that there is a high probability of significant inflation once the recovery from the pandemic begins to gain m…
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In just three days, the guy in the red suit will be delivering Christmas goodies to good girls and boys, but something less enjoyable to those whose behaviour has been less exemplary.
Decorating for Christmas has been difficult this year. My wife died in March. Christmas was a big season for her.
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This week was an end-of-the-year project for my son, who built a First World War trench scene; armed with creativity, he (we) gathered boxes, scraps, clay, paints and small figurines and got to work. He connected with the stories as he crafted and painted. One story caught his attention.
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An 86-year-old retired trucker will hit the road Wednesday for another look at the world from a big rig.
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Robots are now answering the phones at Kelowna City Hall.
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On September 14, 2019 the Liberal Party set out its climate objective: Net Zero 2050.
The strict public health orders in effect through Dec. 7 have been met with broad public acceptance in Kelowna.
The race is on and the finish line is a matter of survival. It’s ‘make it or break it’ time for the little guy. Will it be a Merry Christmas or will the Grinch prevail?
The official community plan to 2030, which serves to regulate land use in the City of Kelowna was developed at a cost of more than $1 million in 2011 (with subsequent updates).
As we find ourselves in the midst of shutdowns and uncertainty, I often hear from anxious business owners as everyone tries to navigate the complex web of application forms, reporting, and now Canada Revenue Agency audits, for the various federal programs.
This is the second selection of books I recommend for your reading list this holiday season.
As is my custom each year at this time, I will share, in this week’s column and the next one, some comments on books I have read in the past 12 months.
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Wednesday is Remembrance Day. I grew up hearing of the pain and loss of the First World War front lines, like many with a family linked to France’s murky trenches.
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On Tuesday night, as I went to bed, the election in the U.S. was still wide open. Joe Biden was ahead, Trump behind, in the electoral college votes — the only votes that matter, apparently. At no point did I see on screen a tally of the popular vote.
Summer is gone and winter is coming on, a time to set stores and settle in before the snow flies.
The recent election in British Columbia showed that the relative position of the two main political parties has shifted substantially.
Imagine what Julio felt like when a teenager jumped out from the dark shadows holding a knife; this young social worker stood startled in the Bronx.
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The day after the election in B.C., the same day as the election in Saskatchewan, another vote took place at the other end of the Americas.
• The BC Liberals are shopping around for a new leader and, if they choose the right one, he or she could possibly be the next premier by 2024. The person who I think would be the best premier and would also be easily electable by the citizens of B.C. — Clarence Louie, chief of the Osoyoos I…
Each week when the House of Commons is in session, I attempt to provide an overview on some of the events going on within the House.
I’ve had many questions about what ‘confidence votes’ and ‘filibustering’ are because of the headlines arising from the federal government’s most recent actions, so I’ll address them here.
When my hair was as black as a crow’s feathers, I still remember to this day the campfire’s light flickering on Papa’s wrinkled old face.
Many of my retired friends, like me, are living on essentially fixed incomes. They have been calling me of late asking what I think will happen in the coming years with all the massive debt that governments — federal, provincial and municipal — have run up in their efforts to deal with the p…
Many of my retired friends, like me, are living on essentially fixed incomes. They have been calling me of late asking what I think will happen in the coming years with all the massive debt that governments — federal, provincial and municipal — have run up in their efforts to deal with the p…
It’s election day in British Columbia. Obviously, I can’t forecast the result of that election, but I hope for the best.
Today is the 42nd British Columbia general election.
I feel deeply for our young families with the extra pressures that have placed on them.
Relations between Canada and the Peoples Republic of China continue to deteriorate.
