Gratitude
As I reflect on the past three years of writing this column, I feel a deep sense of gratitude for the conversations we’ve shared. What...
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reneemerrifieldmla
Sep 162 min read
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 103 min read
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 213 min read
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 63 min read
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 303 min read
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 233 min read
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 163 min read
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 93 min read
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 23 min read
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 254 min read
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 43 min read
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 283 min read
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 213 min read
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 143 min read
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 303 min read
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 233 min read
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 163 min read
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 93 min read
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 23 min read
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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