Global pandemic. Economic collapse. Partisan politics. Albertans may well have reason to despair as we face 2021. But there is hope. Hope that comes in the form of people like you and me. Engaged citizens are ordinary people who do ordinary things to make extraordinary change. Engaged citizens build a better world by engaging with socialContinue reading “Engaged citizens make a difference”
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Impact of COVID-19 on children
Seniors are at highest risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 infection but children may suffer effects from the pandemic over an entire lifetime. The direct impact of COVID-19 on children is usually asymptomatic or mild infection with only rare hospitalization or ICU admission. But, the impact of school closures, economic shutdowns and socialContinue reading “Impact of COVID-19 on children”
Public policy determines health and well-being
If you have read my previous commentaries, you may have found yourself wondering why a medical doctor would write about public policy. In the first twenty years of my career, I worked in clinics, emergency rooms and intensive care units. Sometimes, it seemed that no matter how hard I worked or how much I caredContinue reading “Public policy determines health and well-being”
A new vision for our towns and cities
Our small mountain towns are joining the ranks of world-class cities in pedestrianizing streets in the downtown core. The Towns of Banff and Canmore are mirroring actions in big cities like Paris, New York and Milan to make more space on downtown streets for people to maintain social distance while enjoying the commercial and recreationalContinue reading “A new vision for our towns and cities”
Public schools matter
Universal access to publicly-funded healthcare is a source of national pride and a social policy that Canadians are willing to go to great lengths to defend. But how passionate are we about preserving a robust public education system? Recent events locally and provincially challenge our resolve on this very issue. Exshaw School is under threatContinue reading “Public schools matter”
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