Welcome, 2023

EDITOR'S MESSAGE

PIETA WOOLLEY

Here is another packed issue of qathet Living. It’s so packed, I couldn’t fit in my annual, January round-up article. This one was going to be, “5 things we’re looking forward to in 2023.”

In short, here’s what they are:

1. Returning major events, such as Kathaumixw and (we hope) Logger Sports.

2. Complex care housing and other supports for those who are struggling. Detox beds are coming!

3. A more predictable housing market. This has been one wild ride over the past two years – the wildest in BC.

4. A year with no (planned) elections. It’s time to tuck in and get stuff done.

5. This is a category I loosely call, “Giving each other a break.”

After the tensions of 2021 and 2022, hopefully 2023 will offer a friendlier, more neighbourly vibe.

This issue of qL is all about the friendly neighbourhood. Our cultural and sports leaders are inviting us back to live events  – because, as they explain, there is really nothing like the energy of being with other people and experiencing something all together. This tough money time will be a lot less tough if we can rebuild our neighbourhoods. Major changes are coming to BC’s drug policy, and local experts have shared their wisdom and their hopes for the future here.

And, as a symbol of this community rising elegantly from the ashes of COVID, this month the brand new qathet Symphony Orchestra makes its debut.

Given who lives here, 2023 is sure to be one stellar year.