| Norm's Newspaper Columns
Improving Seniors Care On Tuesday, the B.C. Government released a comprehensive report titled Improving Care for B.C. Seniors: An Action Plan. Focus on Safety On January 6th, a boulder fell from the work site above the existing Highway 97 between Oyama and Winfield onto a car, which resulted in two people taken to the hospital. Second Opinion: Patient Care Tower All my life I've been concerned about the care given to the sick, infirm, or dying. Does Canada Start in the Okanagan? In order to build a business, you have to build relationships. Highway in the Fast Lane How is a highway upgrading project like an iceberg? The majority is below the surface, sometimes hard to see. Who Creates Wealth? Ask a child for a solution to the world’s economic problems, and they might say something like “if you need more wealth, create more wealth.” Second Opinion - Touting Our Successes Health will always be a top priority for the government of British Columbia, and we’ve made significant investments in research, disease prevention and treatment. BC Leads Nation in Fighting AIDS Health is a top priority for the government of British Columbia, and we’ve made significant investments in research, disease prevention and treatment. These investments have paid off in a number of ways Back in Business Across the country and the rest of the province, the Kelowna area is known for many things. Our incredible Okanagan summers, beautiful vineyards, and hockey fans may point to the Kelowna Rockets. One Speech, One Vision The start of a new legislative session is always interesting. The Speech from the Throne is the government’s way of articulating its vision and plans for the coming legislative session. On The Right Path Steady progress continues to be made on transportation capital priorities identified by Kelowna residents earlier this year. Here is an update on where we are. Second Opinion - Time to Help the Helpers Emergency workers are often exposed to bodily fluids, most often blood, which may be contaminated with serious, communicable disease. More Than Just Visitors You often hear that tourism is a lynchpin of the economy – both for the province as a whole, and regionally in the Thompson Okanagan. Second Opinion In my first column, I outlined that the purpose of these monthly columns was to stimulate evidence-based dialogue on the challenges and opportunities facing our Health Care System. Growing a Healthy Tax Policy Now that HST referendum packages are being sent to every home in British Columbia, I'd like to explain how I will be voting.
Lessons From Greece Why should you pay attention to the economic turmoil in Greece? Not because it could happen here – but because it nearly did. Three Little Numbers Are a Big Help Did you know you can easily access a wealth of non-emergency health information and services simply by dialing three little numbers? Update on Capital Priorities Consultation In January, your local MLAs asked you to select among 17 proposed capital projects in our region, so we would know which projects you believe should garner the highest priority. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Re: Campbell leaves with mixed record – David Bond, February 22, 2011. Next Steps in Building a Better Kelowna Area Recently MLAs Ben Stewart, Steve Thomson and I asked residents to prioritize a list of 17 capital projects identified by leaders in our area. Have Your Say We’re fortunate in the Central Okanagan that such a great collaborative relationship exists between residents and the municipal, provincial and federal governments. ICBC Appeals Process The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia is an important institution in British Columbia and has had notable successes in recent years A True Inspirational Hero: Terry Fox Future Looking Brighter for British Columbians Celebrating Rutland Community Spirit Approaches to Healthy Living Feel the Spirit! Supporting Our Farmers Investing In The Future Lifestyle and Healthcare Navigators for Seniors Bringing the Olympics Home Surgery Waitlist Reductions in British Columbia Investing in Your Transportation Infrastructure B.C. Primary Health-Care System | |
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