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An industry group says Alberta’s decision to pause approvals of new renewable energy projects is putting the lives of thousands of workers on hold. Solar panels pictured at the Michichi Solar project near Drumheller, Alta., Tuesday, July 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Uzelman: Provinces fumble renewable energy opportunities

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Sep 8, 2023
An industry group says Alberta’s decision to pause approvals of new renewable energy projects is putting the lives of thousands of workers on hold. Solar panels pictured at the Michichi Solar project near Drumheller, Alta., Tuesday, July 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 (released in October 2021) proposes to complete B.C.’s Electric Highway by 2024 and reach a target of 10,000 public EV charging stations in B.C. by 2030. AdobeStock

Uzelman: The B.C. government shrouds the economic costs of CleanBC

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Sep 7, 2023
The CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 (released in October 2021) proposes to complete B.C.’s Electric Highway by 2024 and reach a target of 10,000 public EV charging stations in B.C. by 2030. AdobeStock
BC Wildfire Service wildland firefighters work the Bush Creek East wildfire in the Shuswap. (BCWS image)

Uzelman: Amidst wildfires B.C supports forest protection, government resists

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Aug 29, 2023
BC Wildfire Service wildland firefighters work the Bush Creek East wildfire in the Shuswap. (BCWS image)
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Uzelman: Ottawa and the provinces square off over clean electricity

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Aug 15, 2023
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THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Uzelman: A short-term reduction in immigration rates is necessary

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Aug 8, 2023
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An ongoing effort to restore watersheds and wetlands in the province could create a healthier future by mitigating the impacts of climate change on communities, strengthening ecosystems and securing quality drinking water. (Contributed by BC Gov)

Uzelman: Deficient regulation and enforcement devastate B.C. watersheds

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Aug 4, 2023
An ongoing effort to restore watersheds and wetlands in the province could create a healthier future by mitigating the impacts of climate change on communities, strengthening ecosystems and securing quality drinking water. (Contributed by BC Gov)
The West Kiskatinaw River wildfire (G70645) burns in the District of Tumbler Ridge, B.C. in this Thursday, June 8, 2023 handout image provided by the BC Wildfire Service. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, BC Wildfire Service *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Uzelman: B.C. forest practices further fuel massive fires

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Jul 10, 2023
The West Kiskatinaw River wildfire (G70645) burns in the District of Tumbler Ridge, B.C. in this Thursday, June 8, 2023 handout image provided by the BC Wildfire Service. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, BC Wildfire Service *MANDATORY CREDIT*
According to Statistics Canada, inflation in B.C. stayed at 6.2 per cent in February 2023. While prices at the pump dropped, rents rose. Inflation dropped across Canada to 5.2 per cent in February, down from 5.9 per cent in January. (Black Press Media File)

Uzelman: Canada’s biggest economic problem? Soon, it will not be inflation

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Jul 10, 2023
According to Statistics Canada, inflation in B.C. stayed at 6.2 per cent in February 2023. While prices at the pump dropped, rents rose. Inflation dropped across Canada to 5.2 per cent in February, down from 5.9 per cent in January. (Black Press Media File)
FILE - (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Uzelman: Premiers propose sensible climate and energy policy

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Jul 10, 2023
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A group of nurses and doctors, all members of the group Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health, rallied in front of Nelson City Hall in a demonstration to urge governments for action on climate change and environmental degradation. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

OUR PLANETARY HEALTH: Nurses have an ethical duty to advocate for climate justice

Why would nurses care about climate change? This is a question I…

  • Apr 28, 2023
A group of nurses and doctors, all members of the group Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health, rallied in front of Nelson City Hall in a demonstration to urge governments for action on climate change and environmental degradation. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Comparing medals, Don Bodger, left, with the first-ever Canada Winter Games gold medal for Team B.C. in hockey from 1979 and Steen Cooper of Duncan followed suit in 2011. (Photo by Marlaina Cooper)

Facebook post rekindles Canada Winter Games memories

It’s been 44 years since my gold medal in hockey with Team B,.C.

Comparing medals, Don Bodger, left, with the first-ever Canada Winter Games gold medal for Team B.C. in hockey from 1979 and Steen Cooper of Duncan followed suit in 2011. (Photo by Marlaina Cooper)
Jessica Peters is a reporter at the Abbotsford News.

COLUMN: Unplugging before bed actually works? What a horrible discovery

No TV before bedtime? Thanks, I hate it.

Jessica Peters is a reporter at the Abbotsford News.
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More eggnog: 10 terrible Christmas movies to torture your family with this holiday season

Be forewarned, these cinematic lumps of coal could potentially ruin the holiday season

Pixabay photo/blende12
Shirley Frost, left, and Gerda Faber, both members of the Wells Gray Lively Arts Society, pick up their feet during a blues song performed by Randy Hedlund and Linda MacKenzie. A Coffee House was held by the WGLAS on Saturday, March 5 in the lodge at the Clearwater ski hill. It was the first Coffee House to be held since COVID-19 restrictions were eased last month. (Stephanie Hagenaars/Clearwater Times)

Cole’s Notes: Re-opening will be awkward, so be kind

Use your COVID common sense and don’t be rude, Schisler says

Shirley Frost, left, and Gerda Faber, both members of the Wells Gray Lively Arts Society, pick up their feet during a blues song performed by Randy Hedlund and Linda MacKenzie. A Coffee House was held by the WGLAS on Saturday, March 5 in the lodge at the Clearwater ski hill. It was the first Coffee House to be held since COVID-19 restrictions were eased last month. (Stephanie Hagenaars/Clearwater Times)
Purple hay bales are the colour of choice for many area farmers. When you see them you know that the farmer has paid extra to support of BC Children’s Hospital. (Sidney Venier photo)

Column: Cowichan farmers making hay for charity

Have you ever noticed the coloured hay bales?

Purple hay bales are the colour of choice for many area farmers. When you see them you know that the farmer has paid extra to support of BC Children’s Hospital. (Sidney Venier photo)
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Roden: Stop looking for loopholes and find something to do at home

The recent travel restrictions have inspired a lot of people to try to find ways around them

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Barron: Pandemic hitting restaurants and bars hard

Grewing up in the restaurant business, I know first-hand the threat of an extended closure

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Interior Health nurses were administering COVID-19 vaccines to seniors and care aides in Kelowna on Tuesday, March 16. In Salmon Arm on March 11, guests, staff and support personnel at the Salvation Army's Lighthouse Shelter at McGuire Lake were vaccinated. (Phil McLachlan/Black Press)

Roden: I can’t wait to get shot

What, me worried about the COVID-19 vaccine? Not in the slightest

Interior Health nurses were administering COVID-19 vaccines to seniors and care aides in Kelowna on Tuesday, March 16. In Salmon Arm on March 11, guests, staff and support personnel at the Salvation Army's Lighthouse Shelter at McGuire Lake were vaccinated. (Phil McLachlan/Black Press)
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Barron: Vinyl records making a comeback

Remember the days when getting a new record was an event?

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Arendt: Coping with 1,116 pages of the democratic process

Lengthy agenda packages are cumbersome, but also a sign of government transparency

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