Opinion

In a recent Peak article, City of Powell River councillor CaroleAnn Leishman said: “It was discouraging that federal and provincial governments are approving plans that still use the herbicide glyphosate and other pretty terrible chemicals [“ Regiona

Imagine you are a creature of the forest, browsing around on a glorious morning, the filtrating sun shining on the delicious leaves, berries and young maple buds, what a feast [“ Regional district reacts to herbicide/pesticide application ,” June 4 ]

After months of tumbleweeds rolling down empty city streets, those same streets are now filled with people seeking to be heard and to breathe — and not because of loosening pandemic restrictions.

I support Janine MacLeod’s viewpoint [“ Water is Life ,” June 11,] as it concerns Toba Inlet water bottling and the interaction of sweet water and saline waters. Important ecosystem energy/nutrient transfer processes occur here.

Now that Island Discovery has made her maiden voyage, taking over the BC Ferries route between Texada Island and Powell River, the region boasts two of the newest, and one of the more modern ferries in the entire fleet.

It has come to my attention that [City of Powell River] council is considering a bylaw amendment to allow surface water extraction by bottled water companies in the Toba Inlet area. I am writing to express my vehement opposition to this proposal.

At this moment in time, it’s hard to wake up in the morning or go about your day without being overwhelmed by negative news.

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.