Opinions
A meddling government always causes more harm than good
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on June 5th, 2021
When the government gets involved in areas where it has no business meddling, calamity ensues. Bill C-10 is a classic example of nonsensical government over-reach. If this bill passes, Canada will become the very first democratic country to apply its broadcasting act to the Internet and regulate the content posted online by those residing in ... Read More »
1 responseProvince tying reopening to vaccines a strategy with possible problems
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on May 29th, 2021
While some doctors and medical professionals in the province are sounding alarms about the optimistic nature of the Kenney government’s three-stage “open for summer” plan to ease restrictions, time will tell if some of those predictions come to pass and Alberta ends up in a possible “fourth wave”. In the meantime, many in the business ... Read More »
6 responsesAlberta NDP caucus focused on what matters to Albertans
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on May 28th, 2021
Usually as the end of May approaches, we are beginning to see the weather warm and the Alberta legislature wind through its last days of sitting – wrapping up the business of the province before the summer. Unfortunately, it seems that neither Mother Nature nor Jason Kenney have any interest in their normally-appointed duties. Those ... Read More »
17 responsesCitizens must persevere in meeting pandemic challenges
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on May 21st, 2021
By Mayor Chris Spearman I want to begin with a thank you to the nurses and doctors and health care staff who continue to work tirelessly through this pandemic. I also would like to express my condolences to families who have lost a loved one due to COVID-19. Mass vaccination efforts continue across our country, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Future generations will pay for spending bill
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on May 15th, 2021
Canadian babies born on federal budget day 2021 had more than $28,000 of debt the moment they opened their eyes. That’s each Canadian’s share of the federal government’s $1-trillion debt. And it’s going up. By the time those little ones blow out their candles on their fifth birthday, Ottawa projects their shares of the federal ... Read More »
2 responsesHow vaccine passports are designed is the real issue, not if they’re needed
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on May 15th, 2021
The question of whether Canada should create COVID-19 vaccine passports was answered by Health Minister Patty Hadju this week, when she confirmed that the federal government will create such a system to allow Canadians to travel internationally again. Now is the time to consider who in Canada will provide such passports, and how they should ... Read More »
7 responsesBetter days lie ahead for Albertans
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on May 14th, 2021
Better days are ahead – and although I am not one for cliché or hyperbole – I strongly believe this right now. When the COVID-19 pandemic started over a year ago, nobody thought we would be where we are today. That said, I fully realize the previous statement could be interpreted from a variety of ... Read More »
2 responsesIt’s time to cut Jason Kenney some slack
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on May 13th, 2021
W. Brett Wilson Politics is a tough and nasty business – more so these days than ever. I don’t envy any leaders making choices with challenging and uncertain impacts on both the health and livelihoods of Albertans. One of those leaders in the most difficult position of all is Premier Jason Kenney, who just imposed ... Read More »
13 responsesEndangering other peoples’ lives not a Charter right
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on May 12th, 2021
One of the most important things I’ve learned from COVID is that there are two types of people in this world: those who believe in doing what’s best for everyone even if it means personal sacrifice, and those who see their own inconvenience as unacceptable no matter what. My parents grew up in England and ... Read More »
10 responsesDiversity preferable to a media monopoly
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on May 12th, 2021
Suggestions that the federal government’s controversial Bill C-10 might allow the Canadian Radio-television and telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to impose “discoverability” regulations on individuals who cultivate a large online following has touched off a campaign of protest against the legislation. Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault has now clarified his statement, indicating the CRTC will not be involved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Costly government child care isn’t a winning solution
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on May 8th, 2021
There’s a big difference between making something affordable and playing a shell game with the costs. Unfortunately, the feds are choosing the latter with their new child-care program. The federal 2021 budget allocated $30 billion over the next five years towards a national child care program in an attempt to bring costs down for parents. ... Read More »
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