Opinion

A union official this week called for all levels of government to embrace “Buy Canadian” policies in order to protect Canadian jobs.

Imagine waking up one morning to news of a disaster somewhere in B.C. that killed more than 900 people and put 2,500 people in hospital with almost 600 of those folks in critical care.

Canadians are ringing in the new year with another tax reduction from the federal government; they can now earn more before paying any federal income tax.

Several politicians have admitted to leaving the country over the December holiday period, even as their constituents hunkered down at home, following public health guidance meant to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Why did the City of Powell River spend $4,778 last year on audit and legal fees for a shell company the city has no need of and has never used [“ Powell River city council hears report on dormant corporation ,” December 24]? Powell River Power Develo

Mental health is everything: complex as the 86 billion neurons chemically and electrically moving massive amounts of data on synaptic super highways, and as simple as a random smile toward a stranger shifting the direction of their day.

…

They just released the 2020 list of B.C.’s most popular baby names. Number one? Olivia. No surprise there.

Happy New Year from the Peak to all our readers. Best wishes for a promising and healthy 2021.

Looking back on 2020 without being overwhelmed by the constant barrage of COVID-19 information, or lack of information, is almost impossible. The pandemic is the story of 2020 and may end up being the story of the next decade.