Opinion

At best, the government has given vague form-letter-type responses to anybody with concerns, including referencing closed-door meetings with Indigenous Nations, and at worse, there is no response or a politicking rhetorical spiel.

Today, I feel like I’ve rounded a corner, like I’ve made my own small contribution to making the world a safer place because I followed the best medical advice offered and did the right thing for myself, my family and my friends.

The people who choose not to get vaccinated should not be shamed or persecuted. Nobody changes their mind when someone is shouting at them or ridiculing them. If you’re sincerely trying to change the mind of someone who is hesitant or outright refusing to be vaccinated, start with listening first and then asking questions.

Life does not pause at all while we are grieving. We still have to go to work, meet deadlines, clean the house and cook. That can be good for you. I like being around small children in a time of grief. They are a reminder that the future will happen with or without me.

To anyone who has ever been moved by a beautiful dance performance, or experienced the joy of spontaneous dance breaks with friends, it’s not so crazy to suggest that dance can indeed convey meaning.

The Cold War was a very interesting time. We were told that our allies did nothing wrong and that our enemies did nothing right. In the late 1970s, the Cambodian genocide was very well reported in the Western media.

We share this planet with countless other organisms. Some are big and clearly visible, such as other people, elephants, eagles, and even mice. Some are small such as lice, ladybugs, and the fairy fly, which is less than 1 mm in length.

Early last year, I received a call from Sergey Shchepotkinasking if I would be his assistant coach for the UNBC women’s basketball team.

This is just a friendly reminder to please not stop for pedestrians when there isn't a crosswalk, especially on a four-lane street. I understand that it's coming from a kind place, I totally see that. But it is so dangerous for the pedestrian.

The sun will come out tomorrow and we need to start acting like it.