To The Editor: For those British Columbians who are uncertain about the choices offered in the Proportional Representation referendum, and have not yet voted, there is an alternative voting system that could well work for most citizens and most political parties. The current First Past the Post system offers simplicity in...

To The Editor: As Remembrance Day approaches, I would like to pay tribute to the amputee veterans who founded The War Amps, which marks its 100th anniversary this year. On returning from the First World War, they came together to help each other adapt to their new reality. They then welcomed the next generation of amputee...

To The Editor: Confused about proportional representation? Read this. A key ingredient in any democracy is that people choose their leaders based on their values.  In our current voting system we are often forced to choose between a person or a party or to vote “strategically”. The make-up of the government often doesn’t...

To The Editor: I’d like to offer commentary on Nelson’s election, if I may; I was one of the candidates. First, voter turnout: 55% isn't impressive. Nelson elections once had better turnout to polls. Toronto had only 40% in their election, but why go low for  comparison? Second, no councillor elected received 50% of the popular...

Istuary Innovations is back in the news this month and not for particularly good reasons. Founded by Sun Yian, Istuary rolled into B.C. or out of a downtown Vancouver Starbucks – depending upon your perspective – in 2013. Sun – who goes by the name Ethan – his wife Yulan Hu, and nine associates at Istuary are facing yet another...

To The Editor: Proportional Representation leads to better decision making in our Government. It has been demonstrated time and again that better decisions are made collectively than individually. Proportional Representation (Pro Rep) voting ensures that voters political views are accurately represented. This in turn ensures...

By Cathy Holtslander   The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), proposed to replace NAFTA, covers grain in just four paragraphs of the Agriculture Chapter, but the section has serious implications for Canadian farmers. It would give US-grown wheat a free ride on Canada’s international reputation and ultimately...

To The Editor: The B.C. government passed an amendment to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Act on March 14, 2018 that protects corporate confidentiality.  Ministry of Finance officials say the new confidentiality provision prevents them from disclosing what individual fossil fuel companies pay in royalties. Billions of dollars...

To The Editor:   Mayor and Council Members The Corporation of the City of Nelson    Dear Council Members:   Re:  Full Page Ads, During Election I am writing this letter prior to Election Day so I won’t be accused of reacting to the outcome. I am extremely disappointed that the city has chosen to run “pat ourselves on the back”...

By Chrystia Freeland The United States Mexico Canada Agreement is an updated, modernized North American trade agreement that is good for Canada and good for Canadians. It is the result of Canada being tough at the negotiation table, united at home, and getting the job done. Canada negotiated hard. We stayed strong, even when...