BC Opinions

Two children under 18 held in custody by the Iranian regime that have been sponsored by Federal Canadian MPs to try to help stop their execution. Ali Rakhshani, 17, is endorsed by Fleetwood-Port Kells MP Ken Hardie, and Mohammad Rakhshani, 16, is endorsed by North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson. (Twitter @balo0chgirl)

OPINION: Iranian woman living in Fraser Valley urging MPs to sponsor prisoners to avoid execution

Nine federal Liberal MPs ‘sponsor’ Iranian detainees by sharing their plights on social media

 

Still from Chilliwack Realtor Kevin Schroeder’s January 2022 Instagram video where he explains how BC Assessment increases in property value have no impact on property taxes. (Instagram @kevinschroederrealtor)

OPINION: B.C. Realtor’s explanation how property assessment increases do not affect taxes

Because it’s important, a 2nd look at Kevin Schroeder’s Instagram video on how property taxes work

 

Ranch Musings columnist David Zirnhelt. (File photo)

RANCH MUSINGS: Recent ongoing developments in agriculture

The food system is a big system that needs to be governed, maintained and supported

  • Jun 19, 2022

 

An intrepid cyclist rolls up to a business along First Avenue in Williams Lake, with some snow still on the hills in the background. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

COLUMN: Together again – on our roads

Bikes are better for roads

An intrepid cyclist rolls up to a business along First Avenue in Williams Lake, with some snow still on the hills in the background. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Lorne Doerkson is the MLA for the Cariboo Chilcotin. (File photo)

OPINION: A year of challenges

Cariboo Chilcotin MLA reflects on 2020

  • Jan 1, 2021
Lorne Doerkson is the MLA for the Cariboo Chilcotin. (File photo)
MP for Cariboo-Prince George Todd Doherty. File photo

OPINION: Canada’s best days are yet to come

There is light at the end of this dark tunnel

  • Jan 1, 2021
MP for Cariboo-Prince George Todd Doherty. File photo
As a former reporter and editor at the Tribune, Diana French carries on sharing her ideas through her weekly column. (Photo submitted)

FRENCH CONNECTION: Let’s say goodbye to 2020

Happy New Year to all, and may your dreams come true

  • Jan 1, 2021
As a former reporter and editor at the Tribune, Diana French carries on sharing her ideas through her weekly column. (Photo submitted)
Tilly Knowles and Tina Derksen exchange a hug at the precautious station provided during a parking lot coffee house hosted by the Old Age Pensioners Organization and the Seniors Activity Centre in the summer of 2020. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo/Williams Lake Tribune)

EDITORIAL: 2020 showed the best and worst in humanity

A wide range of responses and emotions could be seen over the past 12 months

  • Jan 1, 2021
Tilly Knowles and Tina Derksen exchange a hug at the precautious station provided during a parking lot coffee house hosted by the Old Age Pensioners Organization and the Seniors Activity Centre in the summer of 2020. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo/Williams Lake Tribune)
As a former reporter and editor at the Tribune, Diana French carries on sharing her ideas through her weekly column. (Monica Lamb-Yorksi photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

COLUMN: Let’s work together

WLFN holds the high cards in this game

  • Jun 23, 2020
As a former reporter and editor at the Tribune, Diana French carries on sharing her ideas through her weekly column. (Monica Lamb-Yorksi photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Cariboo Chilcotin Liberal MLA Donna Barnett. Submitted photo

COLUMN: Facing up to crisis

COVID-19 is just the latest example of our community coming together in the face of a crisis

  • May 20, 2020
Cariboo Chilcotin Liberal MLA Donna Barnett. Submitted photo
As a former reporter and editor at the Tribune, Diana French carries on sharing her ideas through her weekly column. Monica Lamb-Yorksi photo

FRENCH CONNECTION: The end of Prosperity?

One divisive issue seems to have been resolved, hopefully once and for all

  • May 20, 2020
As a former reporter and editor at the Tribune, Diana French carries on sharing her ideas through her weekly column. Monica Lamb-Yorksi photo
MLA Donna Barnett in her weekly column talks about flooding and the impacts the region has experienced recently such as this home on Williams Lake as seen onTuesday, April 28. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

COLUMNS: BC’s Restart Plan: Where is Rural BC?

Our communities are in desperate need of resources to repair the damage left by the flooding

  • May 13, 2020
MLA Donna Barnett in her weekly column talks about flooding and the impacts the region has experienced recently such as this home on Williams Lake as seen onTuesday, April 28. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Cariboo Chilcotin Liberal MLA Donna Barnett. Submitted photo

COLUMN: Preparing for fire season

As of April 16th, there is an open fire ban in British Columbia

Cariboo Chilcotin Liberal MLA Donna Barnett. Submitted photo
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