By Dr. Brian Horejsi Op-Ed Commentary I suspect most people think democracy is being able to vote, or being âfreeâ to engage in extreme behaviour…
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A campaign win without winning
Letter to the Editor I wasnât elected to a seat on city council. But I had the privilege to run for one. Thatâs what democracy…
Vote âyesâ for democracy
By Joyce Green Op-Ed Commentary As we approach B.C.’s referendum this fall on changing the electoral system from the âfirst past the postâ (FPTP) to…
Democracy needs Proportional Representation
By Joyce Green Op-Ed Commentary B.C. will hold a referendum, soon, on whether to change the electoral system from the existing âfirst past the postâ…
Demand remains for higher standard of government
MLA Report By Norm Macdonald Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA As I write this report, I am sitting in the Legislature, looking ahead to what will be…
Trudeauâs lie undermines democracy
Letter to the Editor And so with these words announced Feb. 1 by Karina Gould, the newly appointed Minister of Democratic Institutions, Justin Trudeau has…
Democracy, due process fundamental to functioning society
MLA Report By Norm Macdonald Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Enhancing local decision-making is a very important part of ensuring that our democracy here in British Columbia…
Debt and democracy: Cranbrook in hock both ways
Letter to the Editor As a property owner I am affected by the City of Cranbrookâs primary mechanism for raising money: property taxes. As a…
Keeping our democracy healthy
Wayneâs World By Wayne Stetski Kootenay-Columbia MP This summer you do not have to look hard or far to find examples of struggles within democratic…
Democracy is worth fighting for
MLA Report By Norm Macdonald Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA A recent motion by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) to ask the province not to…