Opinion

Your recent editorial questioned council’s decision on part of the wastewater treatment project [“ Sole decision ,” August 14]. With respect, I have a different opinion.

The financial penalties for undue “partying” announced by B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth are getting a world of attention right now, but it was another recent pronouncement that should give everyone pause for thought. Dr.

Leave it to our furry four-legged friends to lift spirits during a trying time.

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This summer, our government has taken action to provide the most significant improvements to the Workers Compensation Act (WCA) in more than two decades.

A new statistic has emerged that shows the reach of COVID-19 goes well beyond those who test positive. The new stat refers to how many people are in “isolation” for 14 days after contracting COVID-19 or being exposed to it.

Preparing children for back to school will look different this year, with so many questions and not many clear answers.

British Columbia now looks to be a victim of its own success in fighting COVID‑19. The initial campaign to suppress the spread was so successful it left the impression the pandemic could be beaten. It can’t.

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City of Powell River recently approved a sole-sourced contract for construction oversight services for the new wastewater treatment plan [“ City of Powell River awards wastewater contract ,” July 31].