Opinion

Everything has happened in 2020 and it’s only half over. Just “holding on” feels worthy of a banquet and trophy. No one could have predicted a medical face mask would be a primary fashion accessory, nonetheless, we are here and they are.

I’ve never competed for a position against a non-white colleague. Had that happened at some point over the 45 years I’ve spent in journalism, it’s very likely the dice would have been loaded in my favour.

As we continue to adapt to the extraordinary changes brought upon our daily lives by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is worth stepping back every now and then examine the mounting data associated with the virus’ impact on British Columbia.

Western Forest Products proposes to spray toxic herbicides mainly on native forest plants in several watersheds throughout public forest lands around Powell River for the next several years.

This week marks the 10th BC Child and Youth in Care Week. In 2011, two youth in care organized to combat stereotypes and stigma about youth in care by celebrating the talents and achievements of their peers.

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Editor: For return to school in the fall, the government and school districts need a new approach. The COVID-19 pandemic will be with us for at least another 18 months and that's if there is a speedy and effective vaccine.

Who is behind the mask? Despite the back and forth, or flip flop on advice whether or not to wear non-medical masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, common sense should come into play.

City of Powell River councillor Jim Palm appears to be frozen in time [“ COVID-19 affects City of Powell River finances ,” May 25].

A commentary by a retired medical doctor who lives in Courtenay. I have been sitting in a lovely hotel room in Fredericton, N.B., for two weeks under quarantine.