Opinion

It has become apparent to our government that Canada’s asylum system is strained by an increasing number of unfounded claims every year. This undermines our ability to help those who truly need our protection.

With two little kids, we’re always trying to do something fun, to stay healthy, and to keep them and us active. I feel that there is a real lack of recreational facilities and activities in North Okanagan Regional District. So I did a bit of research to compare other areas in B.C. and found that NORD (Vernon, Armstrong, Spallumcheen, Enderby, Lumby, and Coldstream) has a population of 77,301, which is comparable to Comox Valley’s population of 64,084.

As the Liberal leadership race gets down to its final days, and the new premier is selected by party members, B.C. residents should contemplate the provincial budget, which was released to a collective yawn.

It’s increasingly difficult to know if the original reasons for Greater Vernon’s parks and recreation debate still stand, or if the conflict itself has become the end goal.

Sometimes I feel all alone, then I read the letter by Sharon Burton and I am thankful there is still some sanity out there.

Recently, I had one of the worst bus experiences on the #90. For those of you not familiar with this bus, it is the one that departs from downtown Safeway, stops at the Vernon OC campus, then makes a stop in Oyama and Winfield respectively before arriving at UBC-O in Kelowna. From there, non-UBCO students may transfer from another bus to their work; the mall; or another post-secondary campus in Kelowna.

Like any good cause, it shouldn’t take a proclamation to make people aware of the problem but the anti-bullying message is certainly one worth rallying around.

It’s supposed to be sunny this weekend but I’m still patiently waiting for that first sign of spring, even though it’s nearing the end of February.