Scott Thompson

• Scott Thompson: Politicians of all stripes need to denounce extremism

  Most never thought divisions in the United States would ever get as bad as they did on Jan. 6, 2021, Scott Thompson says. But can we be surprised they have?

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  Jan 7
• Scott Thompson: Why is my dog eating light bulbs off the Christmas tree — and why now?

  Perhaps everything just feels a little less than real during the holidays of the COVID-19 pandemic, Scott Thompson says, and even man's best friend knows something's up.

  Commentary

  Dec 17, 2020
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• Scott Thompson: Is it too much to expect some COVID-19 clarity from Canada’s leaders?

  It's been a rollercoaster for Canadians lately, and Scott Thompson says mixed messages from the country's politicians haven't helped bring down the anxiety.

  Commentary

  Dec 10, 2020
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• Scott Thompson: Shouldn’t Canadians know when to expect a COVID-19 vaccine?

  The question has never been about timely drug approval — it's about procurement, Scott Thompson says.

  Commentary

  Dec 3, 2020
• Scott Thompson: In a post-coronavirus world, our priorities need to change

  Trudeau's failure to mention that Canada will have to wait for a vaccine suggests the PM is out of touch, Scott Thompson writes.

  Commentary

  Nov 26, 2020
• Scott Thompson: You can’t hold yesterday’s expectations in a COVID-19 world

  As we've known for months, the coronavirus pandemic isn't business as usual — and that means more than just working from home, Scott Thompson says.

  Commentary

  Nov 19, 2020
• Scott Thompson: Is there light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel?

  Scott Thompson says the good news is that we've done all this before, so we know how to manage a second wave.

  Commentary

  Oct 29, 2020
• Scott Thompson: At times like these, a walk can be the best medicine — dog or no dog

  It's needed for your sanity in this suddenly secluded world, Scott Thompson says.

  Commentary

  Oct 15, 2020
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• Scott Thompson: You already know what a coronavirus Thanksgiving will be. We had it in Easter

  Our 2020 Thanksgiving dinners will be just like last Easter: small gatherings restricted to our immediate families and those closest to us, Scott Thompson says.

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  Oct 8, 2020
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• Scott Thompson: How can we handle spiking COVID-19 numbers when we can’t enforce protocols?

  Whether it's fatigue or ignorance, Scott Thompson writes, some people are ignoring the rules.

  Commentary

  Sep 29, 2020