Opinion

With the tragedy of events unfolding in eastern Europe, once again the notion of Canada as an energy supplier beyond North America’s borders is finding traction in a way that foregrounds the country’s resource economy..

Last week was a big week for Thompson, the north and the province as a whole when it comes to the legal system, particularly as it pertains to northern and/or youth offenders.

PCs need to stop interfering in collective bargaining and start working on getting better internet for remote northern communities.

Change is unavoidable and often it can be good, but sometimes the process can be difficult and painful, with the disruptions easy to see but the benefits far off or less tangible.

Vale’s grant-in-lieu should reflect the total number of employees at its operations in Thompson, including unionized hourly employees and external contractors.

Public health restrictions may have morphed into public health recommendations at the stroke March 15 but it will probably be a while before what was normal before COVID-19 feels normal given what the world has been through.

NATO’s non-reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine feels similar to when Soviets were allowed to dominate smaller countries in earlier decades.

Letting city residents ask their elected officials questions without going through an approval process first is part of being accountable to voters.

Trained as a physician in Ukraine, Iryna Zubchenko worked as a health care aid after immigrating to Canada and coming to Thompson, before completing a bachelor of nursing degree at University College of the North.

Writer's column about Thompson getting a bad rap brought warm memories back to former resident now living in Winnipeg.