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Keith Johnson says
Mike, when we defeat this horrible virus the economics of resource development will become more apparent when we have to tally up the cost of fighting it. Those lost revenues will be sadly missed, I am sure. It could be our leader’s epiphany.
Jan Ari says
I appreciate all the efforts of people in Oliver to keep Social Distancing, but yet, there is much more we need to understand, that the efforts we seriously do staying at home as much as possible will help to keep us free of this Virus, I see children in low income houses or playgrounds, playing in groups of 4 or 5, where are the parents? Solidarity with all those provinces and Countries who are suffering the most require us to be rethinking that we ALL are vulnerable and that Social Distancing even for children is indeed and most be respected.
However, thank you and please, be safe, when is time to ask questions and receive answers, just listen the TOP Authorities as our Prime Minister, GO HOME, STAY SAFE! last favor, don’t walk your dogs unleashed on the river path, can be scary for those who are scared of our furry friends, there is a park where you can have them unleashed, was made for us, for them (our lovely pets), seriously, dont walk the paths in any of our groceries stores coughing or else, even if there is just you and others two mts apart, you should not be at the store, or you should have a mask, the Virus stay in the air for long periods, so just think, listen the news, get informed, and take serious LIFE! We will feel proud after this storm pass, our effort will be appreciated for generations! and our behaviours noticed for centuries to come for our own future generations.
Mike Healey says
The standoff between the Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs and the Provincial government over the Coastal Gaslink pipeline highlights unresolved issues of aboriginal right and title and the way our governments are responding to the climate emergency.
The Wet’suwet’en Chiefs claim against Ottawa for failing to adhere to its emissions targets under the Paris Agreement, and allowing projects such as the LNG pipeline and terminal to be built, has merit. Intensifying the fracking and liquefaction of natural gas is inconsistent with BC’s and Canada’s commitment to climate action.
Opponents, young and old, have formed a strong coalition to support the Hereditary Chiefs because they see the injustice of inaction. The current stand-off as well as future pipeline and resource projects will face similar opposition until our governments accept their responsibility to meet scientifically defensible GHG emissions targets and to negotiate a new relationship with First Nations.
Mike Healey, Vice-chair, First Things First Okanagan
First Things First Okanagan promotes awareness of climate change and works to find solutions for a better future.
Kathleen Becker says
if you are so scared of our furry friends on the bike path, then go for a walk in town. we take them out there so they can have a free run.
John P Hack says
Please be considerate, not snarky, it is called a bike path, for humans, and yes dogs are a extension of that, but the issue is not dogs, it is owners, or should I say irresponsible owners, if you want a dog to run freely go up to the Fairview area, and let them run, I personally hit a dog that came barreling out of the brush 2 years ago, it died of his injuries, with its owner crying and apologizing for her dog and herself, in her arms, I did my best to help save it, (crushed ribs) and I am a dog lover, but it wasn’t anybody’s fault, just a accident, and avoidable with a leash, please be responsible not snarky, as it may well be you that gets into a mess when 2 dogs off leash have at it, and in the effort of rescue you get the short end, play the movie to the end please…
louise durham says
I totally side with you….. We have animals in a effort to enhance our life and style. We go outside for exercise and enjoyment. That’s like saying leave your child at home and do not take them on the river path as they will be in other people’s way. Both are mammals and need to run free for their own behavioral needs. Sometimes people just look for crap to quack about….or perhaps they have animals that are NOT obedient and they are unable to walk on the river path and have a lousy recall for the dog….just enjoy life and stop quacking….xo
Megan Allen says
I agree.