Opinion

Richard Cannings, MP South Okanagan-West Kootenay.

Opinion: Canada an essential part of U.S. economy

“Many global trading relationships are regulated by the World Trade Organization.”

  • Jun 6, 2023

 

Parents should have constructive conversations with their kids about marijuana and its associated risks. Photo: Robert Collins/Unsplash

Are 4/20 events in British Columbia influencing youth marijuana use?

“The reality is THC has addictive properties that young developing brains are more susceptible to”

  • Apr 20, 2023

 

Richard Cannings

South Okanagan-West Kootenay MP: distillers struggling

Opinion: From The Hill

  • Mar 28, 2023

 

MP Richard Cannings

Teck and battery recycling leaders make Trail an ideal hub

Opinion: Richard Cannings is MP for the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding

  • Mar 14, 2023
MP Richard Cannings
Richard Cannings

West Kootenay MP would like to hear from anyone with concerns about boundary changes.

Next-to-final draft of proposed changes to electoral map, radically differs from the first: MP

  • Feb 28, 2023
Richard Cannings
Certain apps can make users more mindful of their social media use. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

KITTERINGHAM: Why I unfollowed 500 social media accounts this month

Social media was depressing me, so I did something about it

Certain apps can make users more mindful of their social media use. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Kathi Diewert of Chemainus captures many interesting nature shots around the Island. No matter what it looks like outside, there’s no sense in creating any false sadness on so-called Blue Monday and beyond. (Photo by Kathi Diewert)

BODGER: Blue Monday is bogus, stop looking for reasons to be sad

There’s no evidence one day should be the saddest compared to any other

Kathi Diewert of Chemainus captures many interesting nature shots around the Island. No matter what it looks like outside, there’s no sense in creating any false sadness on so-called Blue Monday and beyond. (Photo by Kathi Diewert)
Two children under 18 held in custody by the Iranian regime that have been sponsored by Federal Canadian MPs to try to help stop their execution. Ali Rakhshani, 17, is endorsed by Fleetwood-Port Kells MP Ken Hardie, and Mohammad Rakhshani, 16, is endorsed by North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson. (Twitter @balo0chgirl)

OPINION: Iranian woman living in Fraser Valley urging MPs to sponsor prisoners to avoid execution

Nine federal Liberal MPs ‘sponsor’ Iranian detainees by sharing their plights on social media

Two children under 18 held in custody by the Iranian regime that have been sponsored by Federal Canadian MPs to try to help stop their execution. Ali Rakhshani, 17, is endorsed by Fleetwood-Port Kells MP Ken Hardie, and Mohammad Rakhshani, 16, is endorsed by North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson. (Twitter @balo0chgirl)
FILE - This undated image provided by the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory shows the NIF Target Bay in Livermore, Calif. The system uses 192 laser beams converging at the center of this giant sphere to make a tiny hydrogen fuel pellet implode. (Damien Jemison/Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory via AP, File)

OPINION: Nuclear fusion may change our world but renewable energy sources will save it: experts

Harnessing nuclear fusion could take more than 40 years, while some solutions already exist

  • Jan 8, 2023
FILE - This undated image provided by the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory shows the NIF Target Bay in Livermore, Calif. The system uses 192 laser beams converging at the center of this giant sphere to make a tiny hydrogen fuel pellet implode. (Damien Jemison/Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory via AP, File)
Seth Tait of Chilliwack was convicted of uttering threats to Muslims and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose on July 18, 2017 after he posted a series of YouTube videos at the end of 2016 and into early 2017. Photo: YouTube

Keyboard warriors are learning the limits of free speech online

Surrey man charged with threatening CNN anchor just the latest in a long line

Seth Tait of Chilliwack was convicted of uttering threats to Muslims and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose on July 18, 2017 after he posted a series of YouTube videos at the end of 2016 and into early 2017. Photo: YouTube
The Peace tower seen on Parliament Hill, Sept. 2022. Photo: Canadian Press

OUR VIEW: Less electoral chicken, more governing

We should have a few years before the next election. Maybe.

  • Nov 6, 2022
The Peace tower seen on Parliament Hill, Sept. 2022. Photo: Canadian Press
Members of Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health. Photo: Submitted

West Kootenay election candidates talk climate solutions

Should you bother to vote? Yes, and here’s why we think it’s important …

  • Oct 13, 2022
Members of Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health. Photo: Submitted
The aim of Tik Tok is to create videos that grab users interest within the first few seconds to stop them scrolling and pay attention. Photo: Hengyao Tang Cuhsu/Unsplash

Why would you want to eat chicken basted with cough syrup?

So TikTok is a social media platform for creating, sharing and discovering short videos.

The aim of Tik Tok is to create videos that grab users interest within the first few seconds to stop them scrolling and pay attention. Photo: Hengyao Tang Cuhsu/Unsplash
Minister Steven Guilbeault. Photo: Alex Tétreault

Plastic pollution in Canada: The time for action is now

“With the proper tools and rules in place, a better, greener, and more circular economy awaits.”

  • Jul 3, 2022
Minister Steven Guilbeault. Photo: Alex Tétreault
Photo: Canadian Press

COLUMN: Canadian values go beyond flag-waving

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms sets out high standards for this country

  • Jun 30, 2022
Photo: Canadian Press
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‘Let’s talk tomatoes’

Opinion: Plants like tomatoes and peppers will rejoice about this heat …

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Danny Vernon, Illusion of Elvis Presley tribute impersonator, performs as a younger version of Elvis at the state fair, Aug. 30, 2021 in Monroe, Washington. Photo: Andy Bronson

How much money will entice Elvis back into the building?

Editorial by Carolyn Grant, editor for the Kimberley Bulletin

Danny Vernon, Illusion of Elvis Presley tribute impersonator, performs as a younger version of Elvis at the state fair, Aug. 30, 2021 in Monroe, Washington. Photo: Andy Bronson
Richard Cannings

Important issues for Canadians; climate change and affordability crisis

From the Hill: MP Richard Cannings, South Okanagan-West Kootenay

  • Jun 14, 2022
Richard Cannings
Retired Trail Times reporter and longtime community volunteer Lana Rodlie weighs in on ongoing issues with Trail council and the city. Photo: Unsplash

‘What have we gotten out of this council and its leadership?’

Oped by Lana Rodlie, former Trail Times reporter

  • Jun 8, 2022
Retired Trail Times reporter and longtime community volunteer Lana Rodlie weighs in on ongoing issues with Trail council and the city. Photo: Unsplash
“As with all businesses, ecommerce business owners must complete the applicable T2125 business schedules within the T1 Personal tax return, or in the case of an incorporated business, the T2 Corporate return’s Schedule 88.”
“As with all businesses, ecommerce business owners must complete the applicable T2125 business schedules within the T1 Personal tax return, or in the case of an incorporated business, the T2 Corporate return’s Schedule 88.”