NATIONAL HEADLINES 29 OCTOBER 2020
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  Don’t fall for herd immunity To some whose political views hew to the libertarian right, the coronavirus has held the global economy hostage for far too long and grandiosely expanded the reach of governments. They argue the human herd must liberate itself by getting infected, and they downplay the consequences. But the concept of herd immunity won’t work in this case. My piece below explains why. — Andrew Nikiforuk, contributing editor |
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Nova Scotia’s Lobster War: How Ottawa Set the Fire Crafting a fair and sustainable fishery takes federal diplomacy. Here’s what happened instead.
By Michael Harris. Friday, October 23, 2020. Concrete: Our Future Is Anchored in the Stuff The modern world is made of a wondrous, terrible product of human ingenuity. A new book tells the story.
By Crawford Kilian. Tuesday, October 27, 2020. As Aaron Young Knows Too Well, ‘Racism Is Alive and Well’ in Northern Hospitals A BC tribal council is calling for a federal, Indigenous-led task force to address experiences like his, right now.
By Moira Wyton. Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The Supreme Court Just Made a Stellar Decision on Women’s Equality Rights You might’ve missed the RCMP pension case, Fraser v Canada. But it will resonate with women across the country.
By Paula Ethans. Monday, October 26, 2020. The Week in Troubling Penises Look, they’re everywhere right now. And the brash, egotistical leaders they’re attached to are wreaking havoc.
By Dorothy Woodend. Friday, October 23, 2020. Alberta’s Public Health Workers Strike Back As COVID-19 rates hit new records, Kenney’s plan to lay off 11,000 sparks wildcat walkouts across the province.
By David Climenhaga. Tuesday, October 27, 2020. |
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