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David Johnston looks on during a farewell reception in Ottawa on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. Special rapporteur David Johnston is expected to release his decision Tuesday on whether the federal Liberals should hold a public inquiry on foreign interference. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Uzelman: Despite David Johnston’s report, a public inquiry is essential

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • May 29, 2023

 

Control of Parliament could conceivably come down to one or two seats in the House of Commons – and possibly the results in the Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon riding.

Uzelman: Canada can become a critical minerals leader

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • May 23, 2023

 

A pop-up dog park is now open in Summerland. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

COLUMN: Making sure we bark up the right tree with dog parks

Each type of dog has different needs

  • May 18, 2023

 

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rises during question period, Monday, April 24, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Uzelman: Fundamental issues Canadians want Poilievre and the Conservatives to address

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • May 17, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rises during question period, Monday, April 24, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Flooding. (Matthew Claxton photo)

Uzelman: Climate Change – Evident globally, provincially and in the Okanagan

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • May 16, 2023
Flooding. (Matthew Claxton photo)
Crews in Summerland have recently completed work on Giants Head Road. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

COLUMN: A road is more than a road

A new way to look at infrastructure

  • May 11, 2023
Crews in Summerland have recently completed work on Giants Head Road. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Bactrian camels were once used in British Columbia. These animals are found in Asia. The more common dromedary is found in Asia and parts of Africa. (Pixabay.com)

COLUMN: The challenge of not thinking about camels

Can you concetrate on not thinking about camels?

Bactrian camels were once used in British Columbia. These animals are found in Asia. The more common dromedary is found in Asia and parts of Africa. (Pixabay.com)
(Thorsten Frenzel - Pixabay)

COLUMN: Satisfy literary nostalgia at library

Here are some of the beloved books that are sure to take you on a trip down memory lane

  • May 4, 2023
(Thorsten Frenzel - Pixabay)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a news conference at Rideau cottage in Ottawa, on March 13, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand

Uzelman: Canada’s defense is ‘woefully inadequate’ – PM renounces NATO spending target

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • May 3, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a news conference at Rideau cottage in Ottawa, on March 13, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand
A group of nurses and doctors, all members of the group Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health, rallied in front of Nelson City Hall in a demonstration to urge governments for action on climate change and environmental degradation. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

OUR PLANETARY HEALTH: Nurses have an ethical duty to advocate for climate justice

Why would nurses care about climate change? This is a question I…

  • Apr 28, 2023
A group of nurses and doctors, all members of the group Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health, rallied in front of Nelson City Hall in a demonstration to urge governments for action on climate change and environmental degradation. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
A new home is displayed for sale in a new housing development in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Prospective buyers have lamented the torrid pace Canada's real estate market has moved at in recent years, but many feel 2023 may be the year their luck changes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Uzelman: Housing affordability- Kelowna’s OCP sharply restricts land and housing supply

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Apr 25, 2023
A new home is displayed for sale in a new housing development in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Prospective buyers have lamented the torrid pace Canada's real estate market has moved at in recent years, but many feel 2023 may be the year their luck changes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
A new home is displayed for sale in a new housing development in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Prospective buyers have lamented the torrid pace Canada's real estate market has moved at in recent years, but many feel 2023 may be the year their luck changes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Uzelman: Housing affordability- Immigration needs to be coordinated with housing supply

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Apr 20, 2023
A new home is displayed for sale in a new housing development in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Prospective buyers have lamented the torrid pace Canada's real estate market has moved at in recent years, but many feel 2023 may be the year their luck changes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
This measuring cup can hold up to one litre of water. When the cup is full, the most that can be poured out is 100 per cent of this capacity. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

COLUMN: I can’t give what I don’t have

Although the phrase is used frequently, it is impossible to give 110%

This measuring cup can hold up to one litre of water. When the cup is full, the most that can be poured out is 100 per cent of this capacity. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
LNG tanker ship. (Bruce Uzelman)

Uzelman: Canada can still become an energy superpower – and return to prosperity

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Apr 11, 2023
LNG tanker ship. (Bruce Uzelman)
The Parliament Hill Peace Tower is framed in an iron fence on Wellington Street in Ottawa on Thursday, March 12, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Uzelman: The Federal Budget is a much larger fiscal failure than acknowledged

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Apr 10, 2023
The Parliament Hill Peace Tower is framed in an iron fence on Wellington Street in Ottawa on Thursday, March 12, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
At left is the CP Style Book from 1957. At right is the 19th edition of the Canadian Press Stylebook from 2021. Canadian Press style is used by most English-language newspapers and media outlets in Canada. While details have changed, the principles in these books have remained consistent. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

COLUMN: A piece of newspaper history

Principles of good writing are the same today as in the past

At left is the CP Style Book from 1957. At right is the 19th edition of the Canadian Press Stylebook from 2021. Canadian Press style is used by most English-language newspapers and media outlets in Canada. While details have changed, the principles in these books have remained consistent. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Vehicles line up to board B.C. Ferries sailing at Tsawwassen. In late February, Ford Motor Co. applied for patents on technology allowing the automotive company the power to remotely disable vehicles if owners had not made their payments. (Black Press Media)

COLUMN: Ford’s technology targets deadbeat drivers

Auto maker’s latest patent could disable vehicles if owners fall behind on payments

Vehicles line up to board B.C. Ferries sailing at Tsawwassen. In late February, Ford Motor Co. applied for patents on technology allowing the automotive company the power to remotely disable vehicles if owners had not made their payments. (Black Press Media)
(Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

Uzelman: Growth in Kelowna and B.C., the ALR and housing

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Mar 24, 2023
(Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)
White winged Crossbill male bird. (Image/ Verena Shaw)

COLUMN: Enjoy the view of springtime birds

Plenty of bird watching opportunities in B.C.

  • Mar 23, 2023
White winged Crossbill male bird. (Image/ Verena Shaw)
June 21, 2021 - The front of the BC Legislature's Parliament building designed by architect Frances Rattenbury. Don Denton photograph

Uzelman: B.C. Budget focuses on increased expenditure- disregards growing real income

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Mar 20, 2023
June 21, 2021 - The front of the BC Legislature's Parliament building designed by architect Frances Rattenbury. Don Denton photograph