Opinion

It took an 87-year-old retired engineer to figure out how to make the strange new online hybrid legislative session work. It has been two disconcerting weeks of mostly playing pattycake so far.

Taking a “staycation” at home this summer? What a great concept. There is, however, one major bit of understanding required to go along with it.

Who wants to eat ferry food? The news is good for all those holding up their hands in reply.

What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon?

The Black Lives Matter movement has created a global ripple effect of questioning and challenging overt and systemic racism.

A lot changes take place after we finish high school. Our time during the day is no longer taken up attending classes and we now have to focus on getting a full-time job.

Come on Powell River, let’s get serious about our environment. Stop buying water in plastic bottles [“ City of Powell River reverses water bottling decision ,” June 19]. Years ago my husband got our tap and bought water tested.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a light on the core strengths of Canada’s health-care system while laying bare the shortcomings in the U.S. In this country, we have started to flatten the curve.

I love this quote. “You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success if found in your daily routine.” ~ John C. Maxwell Not many people like a tedious routine.

I am prejudiced and, unless you’re not human, you are as well. Prejudice is a word that feels awkward and dirty; like a toxic plant we passively acknowledge it but always walk around, continuing on our way.