John Pentland

Where this writer stands

No opinion piece by this writer has been scored on a policy topic yet.

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Recent work

• Pentland: Annual New Year's quiz encourages reflection and sharingOpinion · Calgary Herald · Dec 31, 2022
• Pentland: How about going from quiet quitting to enthusiastic engagement?Opinion · Calgary Herald · Sep 3, 2022
• Pentland: Let's call a collective timeout for Canada Day 2021Opinion · Calgary Herald · Jun 29, 2021
• Pentland: We will soon emerge reborn from the dark cave of pandemicOpinion · Calgary Herald · Apr 2, 2021
• Opinion: In these times of darkness, let’s remember the hopeful message of EasterOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Apr 1, 2021
• Seasonal Loneliness and the Call to ActionOpinion · Calgary Herald · Dec 30, 2020
• Opinion: The good news and the bad news of a pandemicOpinion · Calgary Herald · Dec 4, 2020
• Opinion: 'I can't breathe' is a prophetic cry for real changeOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jun 1, 2020
• Opinion: 'I can't breathe' is a prophetic cry for real changeOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jun 1, 2020
• Pentland: Social distancing must not mean ignoring friends and neighboursOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Mar 16, 2020
• Opinion: Social distancing must not mean ignoring friends and neighboursOpinion · Calgary Herald · Mar 16, 2020
• Opinion: Here's a suggestion for the next Word of the YearOpinion · Calgary Herald · Dec 23, 2018