Opinion

Attending and celebrating Vernon’s first Pride Week was part of a very busy summer for Vernon-Monashee MLA Harwinder Sandhu (centre). (Morning Star - file photo)

COLUMN: One very busy summer in Vernon-Monashee

MLA Harwinder Sandhu spent the summer meeting more constituents and putting in long hours

 

Vernon physiotherapist Cheryl Witter from North End Spine and Sport Physical Therapy and Massage Therapy has created some pointers for golfers to help avoid early-season pains. (Contributed)

COLUMN: Swing away from back pain during Okanagan golf season

Vernon physio Cheryl Witter offers up tips to help keep away early-season pains

 

Carrie O'Neill is the author of the Stay Curious column special to the Vernon Morning Star.

Inspire, desire, acquire: Armstrong author

Stay Curious columnist on stepping into your own power

 

School District 22 Dr. Christine Perkins

Vernon School District hired over 225 employees in 2021

SD22 strategic plan goes online for public input Friday

School District 22 Dr. Christine Perkins
A Vernon business displays a sign designed to make you think about shopping local. (Big Sun Beachwear and Tanning)

Giving made easy in Vernon

AT RANDOM: So many ways to help those less fortunate, as well as our neighbours struggling amid COVID-19

A Vernon business displays a sign designed to make you think about shopping local. (Big Sun Beachwear and Tanning)
British Columbia provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry wears a face mask as she views the Murals of Gratitude exhibition in Vancouver, on Friday, July 3, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

COLUMN: Anti-maskers’ message misses the mark

Following COVID-19 restrictions now could determine just how happy our holidays are

British Columbia provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry wears a face mask as she views the Murals of Gratitude exhibition in Vancouver, on Friday, July 3, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Elections BC sent out almost 700,000 mail voting packages as of Oct. 14 with just under 3.5 million registered voters. (Black Press Media File)

COLUMN: In praise of public servants

The snap election could have gone a lot less smoothly if not for the work of Elections BC officials

Elections BC sent out almost 700,000 mail voting packages as of Oct. 14 with just under 3.5 million registered voters. (Black Press Media File)
MITCHELL’S MUSINGS: Medium is the message, once again

MITCHELL’S MUSINGS: Medium is the message, once again

Former newspaper editor reflects on the changes in media

MITCHELL’S MUSINGS: Medium is the message, once again
BOOMER TALK: Bureaucracy and health care

BOOMER TALK: Bureaucracy and health care

More care needed for seniors and more support for care aids

BOOMER TALK: Bureaucracy and health care
COLUMN: Forestry no longer close to top of B.C.’s economy

COLUMN: Forestry no longer close to top of B.C.’s economy

Our reactions to a forestry downturn reflect the past, not the present

COLUMN: Forestry no longer close to top of B.C.’s economy
Jessica Peters is a reporter at the Chilliwack Progress.

COLUMN: Models of care have varied greatly between ICBC and WorkSafe

Fighting to prove serious injuries doesn’t help anybody

Jessica Peters is a reporter at the Chilliwack Progress.
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