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Mitchell Hammond: History of polio vaccine shows us how to overcome hesitancy

Mitchell Hammond: History of polio vaccine shows us how to overcome hesitancy

Many British Columbians welcomed the announcement that Health sa国际传媒 has approved a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. But hard work remains to ensure that vaccinations safely benefit as many people as possible.
Trevor Hancock: Solstice a chance to reconnect with nature, the cycle of the seasons

Trevor Hancock: Solstice a chance to reconnect with nature, the cycle of the seasons

I recently did a presentation for inVIVO, a fascinating international conference series about human and planetary well-being. The organizers asked me to talk about the importance of connections, based on a column I wrote this year.
Geoff Johnson: Students should learn about the consequences of Big Lies in history

Geoff Johnson: Students should learn about the consequences of Big Lies in history

The sa国际传媒 Grade 12 curriculum focuses on 20th-century world history and includes units on authoritarian regimes and social and cultural developments.
Our Community: $400,000 for vulnerable up-Island; Islamic Relief care kits for homeless

Our Community: $400,000 for vulnerable up-Island; Islamic Relief care kits for homeless

More than $407,000 has been allocated to help 颅vulnerable individuals and families living in central and north 颅Vancouver Island who have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Islander: Christmas stories from readers

Islander: Christmas stories from readers

A Christmas wish for my parents I grew up experiencing Christmas in many places in sa国际传媒. Christmas was a time of white landscapes and hours spent skating on rinks my father crafted on frozen ponds or in our backyard.
Island Voices: Anniversary of sa国际传媒 joining confederation opportunity to right historic wrong

Island Voices: Anniversary of sa国际传媒 joining confederation opportunity to right historic wrong

As 2020 draws to a close, we would be remiss if we did not recognize the progress we made this year as people took the time to reflect on the things that really matter.
Lawrie McFarlane: Nothing is more important right now than rebuilding the economy

Lawrie McFarlane: Nothing is more important right now than rebuilding the economy

So now we know the inspiration behind Chrystia Freeland鈥檚 insipid budget update. sa国际传媒鈥檚 finance minister, it appears, has been channelling Peter Sellers in the movie Being There. Playing a simple-minded gardener in Washington, D.C.
Geoff Johnson: Switch to online learning an opportunity to re-examine parents' role

Geoff Johnson: Switch to online learning an opportunity to re-examine parents' role

There was a time, not so long ago, when I thought the idea of working from home was appealing. Not anymore.
Monique Keiran: Get ready for the finest of meteor showers

Monique Keiran: Get ready for the finest of meteor showers

If it is clear and you don鈥檛 mind bundling up, head outdoors after dark and turn your face skywards. Wait for a few minutes for your eyes to adjust. You just might catch a falling star. OK, not a star.
Charla Huber: The best lesson in kindness is 'always overstep'

Charla Huber: The best lesson in kindness is 'always overstep'

It鈥檚 no secret that people are feeling drained, frustrated and anxious about 颅living through a pandemic.