We are tired of COVID-19 – not just the illness and fear that has accompanied it, and not just the measures aimed at preventing its spread. We are also tired of the way this ongoing health emergency has become politicized, and weaponized.
Editorials
Making a plea for fighting fair in the election campaign
This week thousands of local children headed back to school, most eager to spend time with friends they may not have seen for over a year, and relieved to be getting back to something approaching normal – reading and writing, math, science, art, music geography, history and civics.
Deciding whose rights take precedence
It seems every day brings news of another major organization or business that will be requiring its staff and/or members to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Decision time coming for Canadian voters
Canada is headed into a federal election this September – no shock, since the major parties have been campaigning for months.
What are the vaccine-hesitant waiting for?
Most of us have had the experience of watching a beloved child toddling toward danger with a merry grin on his little face and a sparkle in his eyes.
Time to stop blaming the victims
A Catholic priest has accused residential school survivors of fabricating stories of sexual abuse to get more money. Really?
Olympics focus our attention on Canada
This past week the eyes of the world were on the opening ceremony and beginning of competitions at the Tokyo 2020 (in 2021) Olympics.
Looking for clarity in the mixed messages
No one knows what to expect this summer. That includes the provincial authorities we look to for answers.
Housing boom or housing crisis?
A housing boom can also be a housing crisis. It all depends on which side of the “for sale” sign you are on.
