Blogs

• ‘He will be missed’: No one enjoyed being B.C. premier more than John Horgan

  This week ends one of the most successful and rather astonishing turns at the helm of a B.C. government, as John Horgan turns the keys to the premier’s office over to David Eby.

  Commentary

  Nov 17, 2022
  
• Scott Thompson: After COVID-19, will we do justice to our heroes in health care?

  What should the legacy of COVID-19 be? Above all, Scott Thompson says, health care should be our top priority.

  Commentary

  Apr 16, 2020
  
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• Scott Thompson: If it’s ‘all about the kids,’ Ontario’s teachers must accept government’s deal

  In the end, Lecce and the Ford government handled this strategically, Scott Thompson says. It's the teachers' ball now.

  Commentary

  Mar 5, 2020
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• Scott Thompson: Why focus only on Indigenous communities that don’t support pipelines?

  Scott Thompson asks why we aren't hearing more from the Indigenous communities who will benefit from the Coastal GasLink project.

  Commentary

  Feb 13, 2020
• Scott Thompson: What kind of person fakes a case of coronavirus aboard a packed aircraft?

  Is it someone sick, in need of help, or even dangerous, Scott Thompson asks, or someone just looking for attention?

  Commentary

  Feb 6, 2020
• Thornhill woman creates group to cut waste, feed those in need north of the GTA

  “Hungry North of the GTA is a Facebook group designed for people who are food abundant to help those who are food insecure and to help limit waste,” explained Morris.

  Jan 21, 2020
• Scott Thompson: What do I want for Christmas? Peace between teachers and the province

  Nothing says 'peace and goodwill' like our regular contract labour disruptions at a school near you, Scott Thompson says.

  Commentary

  Dec 12, 2019
• Evolution of the mom blog: from ‘dear diary’ entries to big business deals

  Mom blogs were once a simple creative outlet for mothers but over the years they have exploded - transforming parenting culture and creating a lucrative industry.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 10, 2019
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• Scott Thompson: On decoration-heavy Halloween, is the green garbage the costume of the year?

  For many, Scott Thompson says, Halloween has become about assembling and tearing down.

  Commentary

  Oct 31, 2019
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• Scott Thompson: Should you give to a panhandler, or an organization that can help them?

  Is it government's place to tell citizens who they can — and can't — donate to? Scott Thompson has more.

  Commentary

  Sep 19, 2019