Opinion

Richard Cannings, NDP MP for the South Okanagan West Kootenay riding. Photo: Brennan Phillips

Housing crisis; the biggest problem in making lives more livable

Opinion piece from Richard Cannings

  • Sep 14, 2023

 

Ranch Musings columnist David Zirnhelt. (File photo)

Sorting out science behind policy

Who can develop and analyse the findings of the background studies on watersheds?

  • Sep 10, 2023

 

Tim Schewe

Drivesmart BC: What happens when you get too many penalty points?

A parent expressed the opinion that this was too sudden and too harsh for their teen driver

  • Sep 10, 2023

 

Graph: The Fraser Institute

The forgotten demographic: young Canadian students

Assessing the possible benefits and serious cost of COVID-19 school closures on Canadian children

  • Sep 10, 2023
Graph: The Fraser Institute
There is no better way to get a view of the sunset than from the top of Playland’s wooden rollercoaster. (Photo courtesy of Playland)

Opinion: A B.C. Day tribute to Playland’s thrilling wooden rollercoaster on its 65th birthday

Hands-up - not down, the coaster is a thrilling piece of our history that makes B.C. so very awesome

There is no better way to get a view of the sunset than from the top of Playland’s wooden rollercoaster. (Photo courtesy of Playland)
A quarter that sat for months in the washroom, unclaimed, provides a glimmer of hope that most people are still good. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)

COLUMN: Unclaimed bathroom quarter puts glimmer of hope back in humanity

Everyone came to the same conclusion: ‘It doesn’t belong to me.’

A quarter that sat for months in the washroom, unclaimed, provides a glimmer of hope that most people are still good. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)
Born of the pandemic, for a lot of people fist-bumping has replaced the traditional handshake for greeting someone. Pictured: Conservative MP-elect for South Surrey-White Rock Kerry-Lynne Findlay exchanges a fist-bump with then-party leader Erin O’Toole during the 2021 election. (Kerry-Lynne Findlay Facebook photo)

Are hand shakes a thing of the past?

Marisca ponders how to greet each other

Born of the pandemic, for a lot of people fist-bumping has replaced the traditional handshake for greeting someone. Pictured: Conservative MP-elect for South Surrey-White Rock Kerry-Lynne Findlay exchanges a fist-bump with then-party leader Erin O’Toole during the 2021 election. (Kerry-Lynne Findlay Facebook photo)
Dr. Alex Nataros writes bi-weekly for the North Island Gazette. Photo: Submitted

Healing in Community – The Group Medical Visit

Dr. Alex Nataros graduated with a medical degree from McGill University in 2012

  • Jun 28, 2023
Dr. Alex Nataros writes bi-weekly for the North Island Gazette. Photo: Submitted
For your consideration - Thom Barker

Correct decision or not, handling of Bernardo move bungled

Thom raises concerns about the lack of transparency in dealing with a notorious killer

For your consideration - Thom Barker
Provincial inspector Barry Clark inspects a bee hive during a recent field day. (Kelly Sinoski photo).

Beekeeping in B.C. brings sweet rewards

Kelly Sinoski’s Hive Notes column

  • Jun 17, 2023
Provincial inspector Barry Clark inspects a bee hive during a recent field day. (Kelly Sinoski photo).
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UFC Vancouver featured an average card with great fights

Opinion: All of the Canadian MMA fighters on the card won their respective fights

Have some thoughts about my thoughts? Email editor@northislandgazette.com
Photo: Andrea De Santis/Unsplash

Opinion: We cannot let AI run amok in the world

Humanity must remain at the core of our existence

  • Jun 14, 2023
Photo: Andrea De Santis/Unsplash
Crescent Point Energy Corp. says it has resumed the production that was shut in due to the Alberta wildfires. The Bald Mountain Wildfire is shown in the Grande Prairie Forest Area on Friday May 12, 2023. This handout image was provided by the Government of Alberta. Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of Alberta Fire Service

Opinion: Forest fires are a federal issue

Ottawa needs to take the lead on fires coast to coast

  • Jun 11, 2023
Crescent Point Energy Corp. says it has resumed the production that was shut in due to the Alberta wildfires. The Bald Mountain Wildfire is shown in the Grande Prairie Forest Area on Friday May 12, 2023. This handout image was provided by the Government of Alberta. Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of Alberta Fire Service
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
Richard Cannings, MP South Okanagan-West Kootenay.
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
Parents should have constructive conversations with their kids about marijuana and its associated risks. Photo: Robert Collins/Unsplash
Richard Cannings

South Okanagan-West Kootenay MP: distillers struggling

Opinion: From The Hill

  • Mar 28, 2023
Richard Cannings
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)