Opinion

One of the more curious aspects of the B.C. government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic is its unexpected backing of a potential plan for the NHL to set up shop here. Provincial health officer Dr.

In the May 1 Peak story [“ City of Powell River Council receives financial plan details ”], City of Powell River councillor George Doubt said: “If the levy for the wastewater treatment plant was not part of this year’s calculation, the increase for t

On the strength of falling coronavirus case numbers in recent weeks, the province has announced a phased reopening of social and economic activity. The success of the Restart Plan will depend, however, on the number of new cases continuing to be low.

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, has largely been the face of the province's COVID-19 response. She has issued an opinion editorial on B.C.

With the announcement of the BC government earmarking $1.5 billion for economic recovery, it is time for communities like Powell River to take this opportunity to plan for a more resilient future.

Growing up in the 1960s and ‘70s, masks and gloves were donned by my favourite heroes: Batman, Robin and the Lone Ranger. (I’ll include the Green Hornet and Kato for fans of ‘60s TV and Bruce Lee.

Statistics Canada has been dutifully measuring monthly employment changes practically since time began. The reports come out the first Friday of every month — neutral commentary on a mass of numerical data, compiled through 100,000 interviews.

How long does it take to form a new habit? With the province beginning to ease restrictions imposed due to COVID-19, personal bubbles have permission to be expanded, incrementally, beginning with family members who do not live in the same household,

To be maintained or fixed, most everything has to be turned off and forced into momentary rest.