Writer's Bloc
Government-induced competition rarely works
The U.S. government has created a program to increase competition in meat-packing. It will result in easy political points but it won’t work. U.S....
Reason for hope as we battle the Covid-19 pandemic
The creation of multiple COVID-19 vaccines in an astonishingly short period was a stunning achievement by governments and the biotech industry. The vaccines...
Environmental disasters taking a toll on insurance industry
The massive floods in British Columbia in November 2021 demonstrated the devastation that natural disasters can cause in Canada. Prior to 2010, it was rare for...
Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples requires change to how our children learn
If the major goal of the Truth and Reconciliation movement is to bring healing and encourage reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous...
A how-to guide for combatting rising food prices
Even if prices are going up in 2022, it doesn’t mean you need to spend more Since 2022 is almost here, it’s time to reflect on what has happened the...
Nothing good comes from whining and complaining
I have a Facebook friend who once posted some insights into a challenging year she was coping with. She talked about how much time she had wasted focusing on...
Pay now for natural asset protection, or pay much more later
Sustained funding for ecosystem restoration in B.C.’s forests and waterways could reap billions of dollars in savings down the road. The systematic...
New poll finds consumer behaviour around plastic use has not changed much from 12 months ago
The year 2022 is expected to bring significant changes to the way British Columbians take their purchases out of stores. The efforts of municipalities to...
The top 10 food stories of 2021
We should be thankful for what the food industry is doing for all of us, every day, one miracle at a time 2021 was certainly another challenging one for most of...
Three resolutions to help grow a business in 2022
As 2021 morphs into 2022, more than numbers on the calendar are changing. Technology, communications, media, weather – even the way we work and earn our...
Resolved: I will make this year’s resolutions work
Most of us have a new year resolution in mind, even if we won’t say it out loud. The trick is to make it stick. We want to accomplish something or make...
Plant protein revolution is shaking up agriculture
The global plant protein market could double by 2026, reducing the need for meat While there are those who demand greater access to agricultural land for city...
Survey finds more optimism in Canadian festive feelings this year
As most of the world prepared for the holiday season, the perceptions of Canadians on the elements that give meaning to our lives did not changed dramatically...
B.C. health ministry should get failing grade in antigen test debate
It was a sad day recently to have to send funds to another province to buy a rapid antigen test to enhance my safety and the safety of those around me. It was a...
Dark stores on the rise as part of the campaign to deliver groceries
We recently learned that SkipTheDishes is building 38 dark stores across the country to support its e-commerce renewal. Its strategy includes selling food...
Empowering B.C. communities to protect their local watersheds
The time to create a watershed security fund is now. The extreme climate impacts experienced in B.C. in 2021 are ushering in new mainstream vocabulary as more...
New FOI fees in B.C. put a price on accountability
If democracy dies in darkness, the government of British Columbia just threw our freedom of information rights into a black hole. Victoria has slapped a brand...
Shed the guilt and enjoy the cookie this holiday season
Our relationship with food can be especially difficult around the holidays. We want to enjoy ourselves and all the deliciousness the season brings, but the...
Time to escape from our COVID-induced prison
It’s been almost two years now since I had a social life of any kind. You remember social life, don’t you? Having friends over for dinner, going to...
Governments are asleep at the clean-transportation wheel
If our region wants to walk the talk about its environmental commitment, it has to make a home for those greener, cleaner industries to employ and generate...