There may be no better time than an election to consider the values on which we wish to structure our communities. The article below provides a timely and relevant think-piece given the introduction of current national “populist” views by some… Continue Reading →
It isn’t just a federal issue. Rather, it concerns the very heart of community – whether community is defined municipally, provincially, nationally, or as the global collection of humankind. This article by Charlie Angus, first published in Policy Magazine and… Continue Reading →
This article might be best read not just as an analysis of how Canadians reacted (and still react) to the ongoing pandemic, but as an object lesson predicting our behaviour during the various crises still with us and ahead. Using… Continue Reading →
By Don White Okay, full disclosure. I’m still really shocked by the lack of enshrined rights of municipalities in provincial/federal constitutions. But even more concerning is how the lack of such rights is routinely used by some provinces to effectively… Continue Reading →
To really understand the consequences of BC Public Health’s questionable abandonment of mask and distancing mandates, you should take a look at this. Off the top: “Despite strong levels of vaccination among older people, Covid killed them at vastly higher… Continue Reading →
It may turn out – in the end – that communities can actually benefit from the so-called “freedom” protests. Not benefit directly but benefit from more inclusive counter-reactions to the inverted flags, yelling, and parading-blockading that began with the trucker… Continue Reading →
A just-published study provides evidence for what many have suspected all along. “People who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 contribute disproportionately to the risk of infection among those who have been vaccinated.” As a consequence, the authors say, the… Continue Reading →
Here is an impressive example of what a small community, even one within a city, can accomplish when it has the will. Bristol community secures funding to build tallest wind turbine in England. The Guardian. April 16, 2022. “Residents of… Continue Reading →
It was dismaying to watch Nanaimo City Council’s last regular meeting on Monday, April 4, 2022, Particularly the presentation to Council on the “State of the Nanaimo Economy” by Amrit Manhas, Economic Development Officer. And equally disturbing to read the… Continue Reading →
Two viewpoints today that are worth a read and some consideration. The first, I fled my country to find freedom in Canada. Let’s not lose sight of what freedom really means was posted by CBC News back on February 17,… Continue Reading →
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