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OPINION: Let’s celebrate working people — and work together for a fairer B.C.

OPINION: Let’s celebrate working people — and work together for a fairer B.C.

‘This year has reminded us all of just how utterly and completely our province relies on working people’
A need to celebrate the African health victory amidst the pandemic

A need to celebrate the African health victory amidst the pandemic

With the year 2020 being nothing short of catastrophic especially in the public health domain, there is a major victory that needs to be recognized and celebrated, coming out of the African region.
Pandemic deaths — not just statistics or mere numbers

Pandemic deaths — not just statistics or mere numbers

Last week I read that the US had passed the 180,000 deaths’ mark and it suddenly hit me how for all of us, with the weight of the pandemic, the struggle with pay cuts, job losses and worsening economy, the pandemic deaths are gradually becoming more about statistics than people.
When women in power are attacked, let’s take it personally

When women in power are attacked, let’s take it personally

Women leaders, be it in politics or corporate settings, are increasingly being subjected to online and offline harassment, hate and threats but when the harassment comes from colleagues and men in power, it gives everyone else that much more reason to feel confident and casual about such behaviour.
How to help your child cope with the transition back to school during COVID-19

How to help your child cope with the transition back to school during COVID-19

Experts say listening and validating your child’s fears is key
FINLAYSON: Next 6-12 months not the time for government to hike taxes

FINLAYSON: Next 6-12 months not the time for government to hike taxes

From following health advice and ‘doing no harm,’ to not hiking fees – one business expert has a number of suggestions
Will the last remaining Canadian ice shelf collapse wake us up about global warming?

Will the last remaining Canadian ice shelf collapse wake us up about global warming?

Canadian Arctic has been getting hotter by the day and that has cost the world Canada’s last fully intact ice shelf, called the Milne Ice Shelf in the northern Canadian territory of Nunavut.
Reforming the PST can be a powerful tool to get people, businesses back to work long-term

Reforming the PST can be a powerful tool to get people, businesses back to work long-term

Stronger tomorrow plan offers blueprint for job-rich recovery, says Jeff Zweig and Greg D’Avignon
Femicide still exists, everywhere, and here’s why you should care

Femicide still exists, everywhere, and here’s why you should care

Last week started with a barrage of black and white photos of women with the hastag #ChallengeAccepted or others such as #WomenSupportingWomen and #WomenEmpowerment on social media with women nominating each other to share their black and white photos.
Local journalism is about rallying for the community not clicks

Local journalism is about rallying for the community not clicks

When I started my undergrad studies in journalism, I was a starry-eyed rookie wanting to change the world with words. However, the deeper I got in to journalism, the more disillusioned I became, until of course, I started working in local journalism.