By Pauline Kerr A couple of decades ago, hospitals hit a funding crunch as federal and provincial governments struggled to balance their budgets. The result was described euphemistically as “trimming … Continue reading Nurses needed to fix health care’s ills →

By Pauline Kerr The number of days to finish Christmas shopping is dwindling at a speed that puts Santa’s magic reindeer to shame. Instead of making a desperate trip to … Continue reading Supporting local businesses more important than ever →

By Pauline Kerr   Watching and reading about the devastation in British Columbia has done a lot more than elicit sympathy for the victims. It has raised questions about climate … Continue reading Flooding raises questions about climate change →

By Pauline Kerr Just when we thought it was safe to venture into public places again … Surprise! COVID-19 numbers are surging, making some municipalities think they may have been … Continue reading We know what to do to stay safe →

By Pauline Kerr   People may have noticed more purple scarves than usual lately. November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month, and the purple scarf is the symbol of the courage … Continue reading Purple scarves a symbol of courage →

By Pauline Kerr There were fewer war veterans participating in local Remembrance Day ceremonies this year. One reason is a combination of time and the nature of warfare – the … Continue reading Thank you to those who served and continue to serve →

By Pauline Kerr   As holidays go, Halloween seems tailor-made for COVID-19 times. Trick-or-treaters wear masks, and spend most of the time outside, in small groups. Some kids went trick-or-treating … Continue reading Happy haunting this Halloween →

By Pauline Kerr The brutal murder of British MP, Sir David Amess in a suspected terrorist attack has raised questions around the world about the safety of political representatives. By … Continue reading Bravo for ‘the worst form of government’ →

By Pauline Kerr A strange thing happened on the way to getting control over the COVID-19 pandemic – local businesses and community organizations started stepping in where senior levels of … Continue reading Time for government to take action →

By Pauline Kerr   We are in a wait-and-see period, watching COVID-19 statistics from Alberta with growing concern and, if the truth be told, frustration. Some provinces have taken strong … Continue reading Change is needed now, to meet tomorrow’s challenges →