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Lawrie McFarlane: If authorities won't stop thugs, self-defence should be an option

Lawrie McFarlane: If authorities won't stop thugs, self-defence should be an option

Alberta鈥檚 health minister, his wife and two young sons were mobbed and cursed at during a sa国际传媒 Day celebration in 颅Calgary. Tyler Shandro was accused of destroying 鈥渢housands and 颅thousands of Alberta lives鈥 by one tormenter.
Charla Huber: Chiefs' display of leadership reflects Indigenous values

Charla Huber: Chiefs' display of leadership reflects Indigenous values

Last week, nine First Nations came together to speak in a collective voice against the violence and vandalism occurring in our region.
Anny Scoones: Indigenous cookbook writer discovered his roots while foraging for recipes

Anny Scoones: Indigenous cookbook writer discovered his roots while foraging for recipes

Last week, I wrote that cookbooks have become a source of beauty, ideas and inspiration, nutritional knowledge and pleasurable perusal, at the same time as food has turned into art, a graceful display of creativity.
Geoff Johnson: What social-media apps are your kids using? A handy guide

Geoff Johnson: What social-media apps are your kids using? A handy guide

If, as a parent of kids ages six to 16, you are not familiar with Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YoLo, Spotify or any of the other online or social-media sites your kids use, it may be time for a 颅little research.
Our Community: Fundraising dinner for Lytton residents, Rubber Duck Derby on the Gorge

Our Community: Fundraising dinner for Lytton residents, Rubber Duck Derby on the Gorge

Fundraiser for victims of Lytton wildfire You can help residents of the fire-devastated Fraser River town of Lytton by attending a fundraising dinner at the Union Club Aug. 4, with CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie as a guest speaker.
Trevor Hancock: The difference between social, supportive and affordable housing

Trevor Hancock: The difference between social, supportive and affordable housing

From time to time, fierce debates erupt over 颅proposals to introduce more dense 颅housing into residential 颅neighbourhoods.
For Pacheedaht First Nation, forestry is a lifeline, bringing jobs and services to the community

For Pacheedaht First Nation, forestry is a lifeline, bringing jobs and services to the community

By the time you drive into Port Renfrew 鈥 whether it鈥檚 from Victoria or Nanaimo 鈥 chances are, you鈥檙e going to be at half a tank of gas or less, so your first stop is likely to be the Pacheedaht Gas Bar.
Monique Keiran: Dead shellfish story generates overheated headlines

Monique Keiran: Dead shellfish story generates overheated headlines

Headline writers naturally love big numbers. A story flagged with 鈥300,000 march for justice鈥 grabs more attention than 鈥12聽rally downtown to protest mask requirements.
Pacheedaht elder鈥檚 support for Fairy Creek protesters puts him at odds with own council

Pacheedaht elder鈥檚 support for Fairy Creek protesters puts him at odds with own council

Before the logging roads were built, Pacheedaht elder Bill Jones鈥 grandfather used to paddle up the San Juan River to Fairy Lake. From the lake, he would walk up to Fairy Creek and sit in the pools to bathe, pray and meditate.
Lawrie McFarlane: Overpriced rare-disease drugs show why new rules shouldn't be delayed

Lawrie McFarlane: Overpriced rare-disease drugs show why new rules shouldn't be delayed

For the third time running, 颅federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu has delayed the 颅introduction of new rules to reduce the price of drugs.