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Opinion News
Fence-sitting thrusts BC government into no-win scenario as overdose deaths climb
It wasn’t even a year ago that Opposition politicians stood in B.C.’s legislature with a simple question: Why is it illegal to drink in a park, but...
Top 50 designation for TRU highlights accomplishments and need for research
Just before Christmas, Thompson Rivers University learned of a special gift. For the first time, TRU was named to Canada's list of Top 50 research...
Municipalities need fiscal autonomy to close infrastructure gap
There’s an adage about Canadian federalism that says the federal government has the money, the provinces have the power and local governments have the...
Suzanne Anton: B.C.'s ongoing vaccine mandates stand on a shaky legal foundation
The recent decision of arbitrator Nicholas Glass in the Purolator Canada case provides a major upset to the vaccine mandate regime. In a Dec. 14 decision under...
Rob Shaw: BC NDP attempts to put a lid on unnecessary waste
What’s the deal with lids on coffee cups these days? It sounds like the start of a Seinfeld skit. But it’s also a question in the wake of new B.C....
Kelowna mayor looks back at 'a year of progress and promise'
Happy New Year, Kelowna! As we usher in 2024, I would like to reflect on my exciting first year as your mayor and the journey we have undertaken together. While...
BC Conservatives’ swift ascent stands in stark contrast to United’s 2023 stumbles, says polling
In the early 1990s, a clearly exasperated Brian Mulroney spoke to Peter C. Newman – on the record – about the conundrum that his Progressive...
Far-reaching changes in store for community planning
The provincial government recently introduced a range of housing-related legislation and regulations that will bring sweeping changes to local land-use...
Shopping local is smart shopping
I’ve been seeing folks wearing red fluffy Santa hats lately in Kelowna. Even though we don’t have reindeer, the Okanagan – especially at...
Summerland council meets with mayor of occupied Ukrainian town
Several members of Summerland district council recently participated in a Zoom meeting with Mayor Ivan Malieiev and First Deputy Marina Loginova from...
Embracing the spirit of the season
As the holiday season approaches, I am filled with immense gratitude for the community we call home. While I’ve always known how fortunate I am to live in...
Central Okanagan Food Bank seeks support this holiday season
As we head into the holiday season, many end-of-year festivities will take place. . It’s no surprise that after a year of tremendous economic uncertainty,...
Summerland's power advantage helping to stabilize grid and control costs
Sunny days for Summerland electrical utility Summerland is one of five municipalities in B.C. to own and operate an electrical utility—the others being...
Driving at work is dangerous but we can make it safer
Here’s something that may surprise you: Driving may be the most dangerous thing most of us do in our job, even if we do it only once in a while....
Mayor reflects on Summerland's recreation referendum result
The people have spoken and the results of the Nov. 4 referendum (No: 58%, Yes: 42%) make it clear that now is not the right time for the proposed recreation...
Multiple climate change actions add up to big steps forward
I want to take a moment to reflect on the summer we experienced and the incredible teamwork and dedication we saw throughout our region during the wildfires. ...
Kelowna store on a mission to reduce food waste
Food waste has far-reaching impacts, from the most vulnerable in our society to the economy as a whole. With so many struggling with food insecurity, it’s...
Kirk LaPointe: B.C. is training to win an EV race nobody’s in and no one asked for
Ashamed to admit it, I somehow missed the news about the global competition to be the first jurisdiction to enshrine in law the requirement to only sell...
Public gathering places needed to build community
Castanet is introducing a new bi-weekly column by Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes. It will appear here on Tuesdays. We all go through life, not just as individuals...
B.C.’s economic outlook 'dismal' as public sector debt skyrockets
Government deficits are back. According to the latest fiscal and economic update from the Ministry of Finance, B.C. is on course to post a whopping $6.7 billion...
