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Dave Obee: Facts don’t fit climate protesters’ agenda

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 Roy Summerhayes

As I write this, the sidewalk in front of the Times Colonist building is the scene of a protest, or perhaps street theatre. Some people are here to complain about this newspaper and others are here to defend it.

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Community Paramedicine

November 11, 2019 Roy Summerhayes

I have been a paramedic for 5 years, and over the last year and a half I have been in the role of “community paramedic” in Chemainus.

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Can Our Politicians Work Together?

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 Mathieu Powell

Canadians across the country went to the polls Monday, Oct. 21 and gave Justin Trudeau another opportunity to lead Canada with a minority government.

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“Fairness Week” kicks off today in BC

October 7, 2019 Roy Summerhayes

 With the proclamation of Fairness Week in the province, the Ombudsperson, BC’s “Independent Voice for Fairness” is reminding the public of their right to fair treatment from public sector organizations

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The Letters to the Editor page in the Times/Colonist has become a sad reflection of some of the people that live on the Island.

October 6, 2019October 6, 2019 Roy Summerhayes

There are obviously  now far too many myopic people with under employed brains.

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Priority Pricing Ends Soon

October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 Mathieu Powell

Since we started building Triple Crown Residence II, we’ve provided a priority pricing incentive for the first few purchasing a condominium. Buyers can either save $10,000 on the list price of a new condo or receive a second parking stall (valued at $20,000) for free.

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Lately, my social-media news feeds have been filling up with stories about teens in hospital hooked up to tubes on the brink of death.

September 22, 2019September 22, 2019 Roy Summerhayes

The cause of the respiratory failure or illness is vaping.

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Chloë Angus: A Fashion Mosaic of Ancient and Modern Culture

September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 Mathieu Powell

Since before she can remember, Chloë Angus has held a deep appreciation for Indigenous art and culture. Coastal First Nations people were her neighbours during her formative years in the small fishing village of Egmont on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast.

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Ombudsperson able to receive complaints as ICBC’s new rate model takes effect

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 Roy Summerhayes

As ICBC’s new insurance rate model comes into effect September 1st, the BC Ombudsperson is reminding vehicle owners that his office can investigate complaints about ICBC.

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Seniors Are Not A Sub-Species.

August 23, 2019August 23, 2019 Roy Summerhayes

Seniors 101 has featured products and services available on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands for Seniors and their families for 14 years.

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