Opinion

"As a society, we can make large-scale investments to ensure that our homes, businesses and communities can resist the destruction of wildfires."

"The world would be in better shape if more people — especially politicians and corporate executives — showed interest in and curiosity about the natural world."

"We need ways to ensure people’s needs are met without destroying the natural systems that make life, good health and wellbeing possible."

"First of all, your executive would like to send heartfelt thoughts to all of you at this time of traumatic upheaval not only in your homes but in our town as well."

"We believe in cutting the red tape that slows down construction, reducing taxes on homebuilding, and ensuring that when Canadians buy a home, they actually own it—land and all. We need to build more homes, not more bureaucracy."

"Sometimes protest, whether it’s marching in the streets, blockading harmful activities or boycotting destructive industries, is necessary to bring about change."

"The lack of funding and resources combined with ballooning class sizes are driving dedicated teachers and administrators away."

"Far more people care about climate disruption than those who refuse to budge, and our numbers are growing!"

"The Town of Hinton faces increasing financial demands from non-profits, civic agencies and other groups seeking money for services that surely should often be funded by other levels of government, or even private charities."