Carbon tax flip flop
David Eby’s recent announcement to exempt all but the largest emitters from the carbon tax marks a stunning reversal of one of the NDP's...
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reneemerrifieldmla
- Sep 10
- 3 min
Housing crosswires
If you are wondering why the price of housing hasn’t gone down at all yet, despite all of the work of our many layers of government, I...
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reneemerrifieldmla
- Aug 21
- 3 min
Cutting your taxes
In today’s economy, British Columbians are facing unprecedented financial pressures. With the cost of living soaring and many families...
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reneemerrifieldmla
- Aug 6
- 3 min
Where are the tourists?
As the summer days stretch on and Kelowna’s natural beauty should be at its peak, a pressing question has been on my mind: where have all...
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reneemerrifieldmla
- Jul 30
- 3 min
A question of privacy
For over two years, BC United and our leader, Kevin Falcon, have been at the forefront, calling for the removal of the vaccine mandate...
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reneemerrifieldmla
- Jul 23
- 3 min
Wildfire season again
On Saturday, I looked up to see the plume of smoke going into the air. My heart sank. Another fire season. As I write, I can barely see...
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reneemerrifieldmla
- Jul 16
- 3 min
Low wages and expensive housing
The Okanagan Valley, known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant communities is facing challenges. Despite record low unemployment, the...
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reneemerrifieldmla
- Jul 9
- 3 min
Where are our jobs?
Over the course of the last two years, the economy has been showing signs of weakening. One of the main indicators is the job market....
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reneemerrifieldmla
- Jul 2
- 3 min
Patient's bill of rights
This last week NDP Minister of Health Adrian Dix was in town to make some announcements. The first day was at the BC Cancer clinic. It...
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reneemerrifieldmla
- Jun 25
- 4 min
32 more taxes
If it feels like life is more expensive, it’s because it is. Sure, the governments of the day like to point to global inflation as to...
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reneemerrifieldmla
- Jun 4
- 3 min
Quality of life eroding
As a long-time resident of Kelowna, I have always taken pride in our city’s unique blend of natural beauty, vibrant community, and...
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reneemerrifieldmla
- May 28
- 3 min
Expensive announcements
Last week’s announcement by the Premier to invest $900 million in hydrogen plants and refuelling stations has been touted as a...
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reneemerrifieldmla
- May 21
- 3 min
Opposition produces results
As the legislative session draws to a close, I wanted to draw attention to some of the legislative changes that will impact us, and also...
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reneemerrifieldmla
- May 14
- 3 min
BC economy shrinking
The BC economy, once a top performer among Canadian provinces, has plummeted to second last in the past three years. From 2010 to 2018,...
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reneemerrifieldmla
- Apr 30
- 3 min
Five horn blasts
Five horns blew across the city this past Sunday — just before a moment of silence. With each horn blast, I got more goosebumps. I...
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reneemerrifieldmla
- Apr 23
- 3 min
End decriminalization
Decriminalization of drugs was pitched as a compassionate reform, aimed at transforming how we treat addiction and reducing the stigma...
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reneemerrifieldmla
- Apr 16
- 3 min
Credit downgrade
The BC economy is in bad shape. The recent downgrade of British Columbia’s credit rating proved what we have all known: the BC NDP...
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reneemerrifieldmla
- Apr 9
- 3 min
Better is possible
As I reflect on the countless conversations I've had with parents across British Columbia, one thing has become painfully clear: families...
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reneemerrifieldmla
- Apr 2
- 3 min
Crime and consequences
This last two weeks at home have been amazing. I love hiking up in Mission Ridge Park, going for coffee in SOPA area, enjoying a meal...
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reneemerrifieldmla
- Mar 26
- 3 min
Fading heartbeat
Last week, it was reported that an 87 year old senior spent 9 days in the hallway at Victoria General Hospital. Anyone who has spent any...
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