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The opioid crisis is an emergency — it’s time for governments to treat it like one

The opioid crisis is an emergency — it’s time for governments to treat it like one

by Martlet Staff | Jul 14, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions

Photo by Michael John Lo The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly proved that our federal, provincial, and municipal governments are able to act quickly and allot resources to a crisis, with the right amount of political will. While the COVID-19 pandemic is rightfully...
Editorial | “Defund the police” is a call worth echoing

Editorial | “Defund the police” is a call worth echoing

by Martlet Staff | Jun 10, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions

Earlier in the night, police liaisons negotiated with supporters to provide food and water to demonstrators inside. Photo by Josh Ngenda. Among chants of “Black Lives Matter,” another related call is gaining traction: “defund the police.” ...
EDITORIAL | COVID-19 pandemic exposes existing disparities in a way that threatens lives

EDITORIAL | COVID-19 pandemic exposes existing disparities in a way that threatens lives

by Martlet Staff | Apr 15, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions, Uncategorized

If you’re able to stay home and stay safe at home, you’re one of the lucky ones Photo by Joshua Ngenda Right now, physical distancing is our main line of defense against spreading COVID-19. Our “firewall,” according to the Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry....
EDITORIAL | COVID-19 is no longer news, it’s the new normal

EDITORIAL | COVID-19 is no longer news, it’s the new normal

by Martlet Staff | Apr 1, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions

Headlines of increasing case counts are reminders that this is our reality, and it’s time to adjust accordingly Stock photo via Pixabay If looking back on “normal life” feels surreal, you’re not alone. The social and economic impacts of the past three weeks have...
EDITORIAL | What if we treated climate change like a pandemic?

EDITORIAL | What if we treated climate change like a pandemic?

by Martlet Staff | Mar 18, 2020 | Editorials, Opinions

COVID-19 has demonstrated our ability to react decisively to a threat — climate change deserves the same response Photo by Mike Graeme COVID-19 is indisputably a global crisis that demands an immediate, effective, and informed response. It deserves the effort, money,...
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