Opinion

It’s hard to square the NDP government’s backtracking on the idea of temporarily detaining young people in the midst of drug overdoses for their own good with B.C.

In response to your OpEd [“ Editorial: Time to mask up? ”] in the July 24 Powell River Peak on the subject of extending the use of face masks, emphatically, no! There is no good evidence that masks have a significant effect on reducing transmission o

Other insurance companies in Canada are offering rebates to help customers through the pandemic, so why can’t ICBC do the same? Don’t be ridiculous. It was already flat broke before COVID-19 hit. Now it’s even further in the red.

A commentary by an infectious diseases and internal medicine consultant who is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of British Columbia. Dr.

Premier John Horgan has set tongues wagging with his musings last week about an early election call. He suggested there are three “windows” of opportunity to head to the polls (this fall, next spring and the following fall).

The resistance by many to don a face covering while frequenting indoor spaces is intellectually depleting [“ Editorial: Time to mask up? ” July 24]. This isn’t about machismo, liberty or freedom.

British Columbia has almost 700 people involved in contact tracing COVID-19 cases, a practice that is becoming increasingly crucial as people’s social circles widen.

I feel safe here, now. Well, as safe as someone can feel considering the current global situation.

Calgary City Council recently approved a bylaw making the wearing of masks mandatory in all indoor public spaces as of August 1.

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