Opinion

At one of her first ever media briefings on the COVID-19 virus, Dr. Bonnie Henry offered a note of caution that has stayed with me through the pandemic: advice from public health would shift, evolve and change as we learned more about the virus.

Once again I see what the city calls “affordable rentals” is not the case concerning seniors [“ Construction on affordable rental homes starting in Powell River ,” September 1]. The majority of seniors live off approximately $1,400 a month.

Labour Day, when we celebrate social and economic achievements of the labour movement, is the most significant of all annual holidays when the conversation involves mental health and wellness, individual or collective.

The Labour Day long weekend signals the end of the summer and beginning of a new school year.

A new school year unlike any other begins in just a few days. I know living through the pandemic is a worry for all of us. But I know many people, especially students, are excited about heading back to school, to connect with teachers and friends.

By dealing with impulsive behaviour myself, I experienced the pain and frustration of it. Many times, impulsive people truly can’t help the way they behave, it comes unconsciously without warning.

Heading back to school will look different for students, parents, teachers and support staff at public and private schools this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

What do think think about this week's editorial cartoon? Are your children ready to return to school?

Editor: What has happened in many long-term care homes across the country is a tragedy that has been years in the making. COVID-19 has caused many vulnerable seniors, their families and their caregivers to suffer.

It will be “interesting” to see how the credit-rating agencies eventually decide on how to handle the new world order of huge pandemic debt loads, Finance Minister Carole James remarked during the release of B.C.’s public accounts on Monday.