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Les Leyne: Contact tracing tougher during COVID-19 surge

Les Leyne: Contact tracing tougher during COVID-19 surge

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.
Healthy Living: Supernatural self-isolation in Powell River

Healthy Living: Supernatural self-isolation in Powell River

I feel safe here, now. Well, as safe as someone can feel considering the current global situation.
Editorial: Time to mask up?

Editorial: Time to mask up?

Calgary City Council recently approved a bylaw making the wearing of masks mandatory in all indoor public spaces as of August 1.
Cartoon: 2020 comet

Cartoon: 2020 comet

What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon?
Viewpoint: Environmental study findings a concern

Viewpoint: Environmental study findings a concern

City of Powell River will soon begin construction of the $75 million, 10-acre sewage plant on the Townsite waterfront at First Beach.
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Too much partying

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Too much partying

New restrictions for bars, restaurants, nightclubs as virus trends upward
Les Leyne: Businesses balk at costs of changes sought by WorkSafe B.C.

Les Leyne: Businesses balk at costs of changes sought by WorkSafe B.C.

A few developments this week bring home the mounting frustration and anxiety the B.C. business world is facing in month five of the pandemic.
Kicking the Clutter: Life will change with effort, not excuses

Kicking the Clutter: Life will change with effort, not excuses

Have you failed every effort to overcome the procrastination? Your life will change with your efforts, not your excuses. Many books have been written on how to quit, overcome or beat procrastination, and not very many were ever helpful.
Les Leyne: Henry resisting any thought of new pandemic restrictions

Les Leyne: Henry resisting any thought of new pandemic restrictions

Even in the face of a relatively significant COVID-19 outbreak in Kelowna, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is sticking to a stance she outlined last month. She wants the gradual re-opening of B.C. to move forward, not back.
Viewpoint: British Columbians should have a voice as we as recover from COVID-19

Viewpoint: British Columbians should have a voice as we as recover from COVID-19

It's hard to believe it's been only four months since the world as we knew it changed drastically. We are amidst one of the largest challenges in BC's history, with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as bad as we have ever seen.