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Opinion: This health region has been hit hardest by COVID-19

Opinion: This health region has been hit hardest by COVID-19

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.
Viewpoint: Don’t convert Powell River forests into toxic tree plantations

Viewpoint: Don’t convert Powell River forests into toxic tree plantations

Western Forest Products proposes to spray toxic herbicides mainly on native forest plants in several watersheds throughout public forest lands around Powell River for the next several years.
Viewpoint: Former youth in care thriving, defying the odds

Viewpoint: Former youth in care thriving, defying the odds

This week marks the 10th BC Child and Youth in Care Week. In 2011, two youth in care organized to combat stereotypes and stigma about youth in care by celebrating the talents and achievements of their peers.
Cartoon: A mask moment

Cartoon: A mask moment

Waht do you think about this week's editorial cartoon?
Letter: Face masks absolutely must be worn by everyone at school

Letter: Face masks absolutely must be worn by everyone at school

Editor: For return to school in the fall, the government and school districts need a new approach. The COVID-19 pandemic will be with us for at least another 18 months and that's if there is a speedy and effective vaccine.
Editorial: Behind the mask

Editorial: Behind the mask

Who is behind the mask? Despite the back and forth, or flip flop on advice whether or not to wear non-medical masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, common sense should come into play.
Letter: Health or hockey?

Letter: Health or hockey?

City of Powell River councillor Jim Palm appears to be frozen in time [“ COVID-19 affects City of Powell River finances ,” May 25].
Comment: Canada’s handling of epidemic doesn’t make sense

Comment: Canada’s handling of epidemic doesn’t make sense

A commentary by a retired medical doctor who lives in Courtenay. I have been sitting in a lovely hotel room in Fredericton, N.B., for two weeks under quarantine.
Opinion: B.C.'s legislature returns. It will be strange indeed

Opinion: B.C.'s legislature returns. It will be strange indeed

The B.C. legislature is set to resume sitting mid-June. Right now, the legislature is a fairly barren place. The offices that remain open have few staff and it remains closed to the public.
Comment: Lack of B.C. wood pulp is jeopardizing toilet paper supply

Comment: Lack of B.C. wood pulp is jeopardizing toilet paper supply

A commentary by the president, CEO and director of Mercer International, one of the world’s largest producers of NBSK market pulp. With sawmills closing, more effective government intervention is needed to maintain B.C.