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We should all die with dignity

I am beginning to believe that calling an election for April 28, in the midst of Donald TrumpB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ· trade wars, has set off a wave of magical thinking amongst supposedly intelligent people in western Canada.

Sneaky location for info session

After significant pressure, protest, and political fallout, the NDP government backed down – somewhat – on Bill 7, the Economic Stabilization (Tariffs Response) Act. They removed Part 4 of the bill, the section that would have granted cabinet the power to override virtually any law, municipa…

Zipper merging for idiots

Canadians take pride in supporting their own, and in B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·, our Council and staff share that commitment.

Madman Across the Border

College funding shortages threaten community

Speculation tax goes after the wrong people

U.S. President Donald TrumpB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ· eccentric actions (to put it kindly) when it comes to Canada are difficult to comprehend.

The view of two angry white men

I rarely make predictions, but I’ll make an exception today. Within the next five days, I believe Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit the Governor General to request the dissolution of the House of Commons for a federal general election.

50,000,000 Greg Perry fans can’t be wrong

The everchanging tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration are unjustified and represent a serious economic threat to every Canadian.

If there were any doubt that Premier David Eby lacks respect for the provincial legislature, he has removed it.

This opinion column appeared in The B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ· Courier on March 22, 2025:

Vote ‘yes’ for incorporation

Everything is broken 2.0

Democracy does not disappear overnight. It erodes under the guise of law and order, economic necessity, or security. In the U.S., that erosion is accelerating. From attacks on reproductive rights and voting access to judicial corruption and institutional purges, the country is sliding toward…

In the tiny community of Baynes Lake, in the East Kootenays, my family often huddled around our battery operated radio each Saturday night.

Donald Trump, he of the 34 Felony convictions has to all intents and purposes declared war on Canada. He wants to annex Canada as what he calls the 51st state and apparently firmly believes that a vast majority of Canadians would welcome such a takeover.

Another glimpse of the madman across the border

Since Donald Trump came into office just over a month ago, Canada -- and the world -- have been thrown into a tumultuous time of trade wars, foreign policy through insults and a general topsy-turvy world order.

Great job hosting MontanaB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ· Brier!

An unprecedented and unpredictable trade war, marked by fluctuating tariffs and unsettling rhetoric that questions our national sovereignty, persists between Canada and the United States.

Two can play at that game

The greatest mystery ever

The events that unfolded in the Oval Office on Friday, Feb. 28, were nothing short of horrific, arguably marking one of the lowest points in U.S. diplomatic history.

As Canada continues to face many issues, one remains especially pressing among many B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·-Lake Country residents I speak to - they are struggling to afford basic necessities.

UBCO situation is a real stunner

Donald Trump (he of the 34 felony convictions) believes that the problems facing the United States — trade imbalances, deaths from fentanyl overdoses and the economic struggles of working Americans — can all be laid at the feet of foreign governments.

A common question I've been hearing lately concerns when the House of Commons will sit again.

Premier David Eby was mildly teased this week in the legislature about his hot yoga routine.

At the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament, CanadaB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ· victory over the United States showcased its ability to compete at the highest level and exceed expectations.

MP stoops to name calling

The most proactive way to help shape your communityB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ· future is to participate in the process to update the Official Community Plan (OCP), which is currently underway in Summerland.

Sex books should not be stolen

TrumpB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ· hatchet man, Vice President J. D. Vance was following the boss’ instructions in his speech to European government officials in Munich at their annual security conference. Rather than discussing the war in the Ukraine, he focused on the Trump administrationB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ· decision to focus elsewhe…

For two years, the BC NDP government has gaslit British Columbians about the dangers of its so-called ‘safe supply’ program. Now, after a leaked Ministry of Health report forced their hand, they are finally admitting what British Columbians have long known: this dangerous policy is a failure.

It feels like the CBC had quite a bit more to offer a little over a decade ago.

Commander in chief or cut the cheese?

A troubling narrative has emerged in certain political and media circles in recent years: the notion that Canada is somehow ‘broken.’ This rhetoric, often employed for political ad-vantage, presents an overly pessimistic view of a country that remains one of the strongest, most stable, and m…

Ongoing tariff threats from the United States continue to create instability and uncertainty for Canada including recent threats to Canadian steel and aluminum. This has made one thing evidently clear: Canada needs to prioritize its economic self sufficiency. One key way is to strengthen int…

I had the honour of introducing Mark Carney to a packed room in B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·, where he delivered a political speech that truly connected with the audience. The energy in the room was undeniable—Carney didn’t just talk about CanadaB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ· challenges, he provided real, thoughtful solutions.

Eby letting down front-line workers

The felon with 34 convictions is again displaying his bullying approach to relations with other nations, whether they are friend or foe. This time, itB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ· a 25% tariff on both steel and aluminum with no justification other than he can do it. This action will have a significant adverse impact o…

Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney seems to think giving you a discount code on a new furnace or some extra insulation is the best way to help you with affordability.

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