Editorials

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry updates COVID-19 situation in B.C. (B.C. government)

OUR VIEW: We’re on the edge with COVID-19, choose wisely

Now’s especially not the time for careless, unwise behaviour

  • Jul 25, 2020
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry updates COVID-19 situation in B.C. (B.C. government)
Runners and walkers enjoying the Pumpkin Spice Run in Chemainus in 2018. Trail use is on the rise throughout the region, but precautions need to be taken for COVID-19. (Photo by Jacqui MacLeod)

EDITORIAL: Don’t go overboard on outdoor activity

Not the time to be extending your limits and placing rescuers in a precarious position

Runners and walkers enjoying the Pumpkin Spice Run in Chemainus in 2018. Trail use is on the rise throughout the region, but precautions need to be taken for COVID-19. (Photo by Jacqui MacLeod)
A black bear rambles along the side of the Barkerville Highway near Wells on Saturday, June 13. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Editorial: Feeding wild animals a terrible idea

It’s hard to believe there are people who still don’t understand you’re not helping it by feeding it

  • Jul 19, 2020
A black bear rambles along the side of the Barkerville Highway near Wells on Saturday, June 13. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Washing your hands frequently when you’re out and about is one of the ways you should be protecting yourself from COVID-19. (file photo)

Now is not the time to slack off on virus prevention

Now is not the time to be less careful, now is the…

  • Jul 18, 2020
Washing your hands frequently when you’re out and about is one of the ways you should be protecting yourself from COVID-19. (file photo)
Many homeless people would rather continue camping out than move into housing. (Photo by Don Bodger)

OPINION: Homeless housing comes with a price

Public risk outweighs any short-term benefits, real problem overlooked

Many homeless people would rather continue camping out than move into housing. (Photo by Don Bodger)
EDITORIAL: Important to keep the border closed and to be kind to the outsiders coming in

EDITORIAL: Important to keep the border closed and to be kind to the outsiders coming in

Trust the authorities to control the influx of out-of-country license plates

EDITORIAL: Important to keep the border closed and to be kind to the outsiders coming in
The fields across from Russell Farm Market & Garden Centre. The weather has been perfect for growing an abundance of crops, with a mix of sun and cloud throughout the past month. (Photo by Don Bodger)

EDITORIAL: Weather playing guessing games

Remember those near zero precipitation totals of July 2017 and ‘18?

The fields across from Russell Farm Market & Garden Centre. The weather has been perfect for growing an abundance of crops, with a mix of sun and cloud throughout the past month. (Photo by Don Bodger)
EDITORIAL: Vancouver Island needs to check our ‘plate hate’

EDITORIAL: Vancouver Island needs to check our ‘plate hate’

Don’t jump to conclusions, if you spot a legitimate concern, tell the authorities

  • Jul 8, 2020
EDITORIAL: Vancouver Island needs to check our ‘plate hate’
(John Arendt - Summerland Review)

EDITORIAL: Celebrating Canada despite COVID-19

There are plenty of good reasons to be happy about where we live, even in times like these

  • Jun 29, 2020
(John Arendt - Summerland Review)
EDITORIAL: Local heroes become economic heroes in Comox

EDITORIAL: Local heroes become economic heroes in Comox

Firefighters showing leadership on a different kind of front line

  • Jun 27, 2020
EDITORIAL: Local heroes become economic heroes in Comox
The Class of 2020 can create a new normal – one that’s fairer and gives everybody opportunity. (Pixabay photo)

EDITORIAL: Class of 2020 faces many challenges

But Island graduates can create a new normal – one that’s fairer and gives everybody opportunity

  • Jun 26, 2020
The Class of 2020 can create a new normal – one that’s fairer and gives everybody opportunity. (Pixabay photo)
Editorial: Why we should pay attention to year of water firsts

Editorial: Why we should pay attention to year of water firsts

We need to pay attention, because these are not one-off events.

  • Jun 19, 2020
Editorial: Why we should pay attention to year of water firsts
EDITORIAL: Graduation days looks a lot different

EDITORIAL: Graduation days looks a lot different

The Class of 2020 will look back at this time one day with strange stories to tell

EDITORIAL: Graduation days looks a lot different
EDITORIAL: Look out for the elders in your community

EDITORIAL: Look out for the elders in your community

Do what you can’t to make sure our seniors aren’t being abused

  • Jun 17, 2020
EDITORIAL: Look out for the elders in your community
EDITORIAL: Side effect of reopening economy may be more reckless driving incidents

EDITORIAL: Side effect of reopening economy may be more reckless driving incidents

More kids are out on bikes and more drivers are speeding on our roads

  • Jun 13, 2020
EDITORIAL: Side effect of reopening economy may be more reckless driving incidents
EDITORIAL: Plan to reinstate summer tubing good news for Lake Cowichan

EDITORIAL: Plan to reinstate summer tubing good news for Lake Cowichan

It can be kept safe, and businesses can sure use a few more people through the doors

  • Jun 12, 2020
EDITORIAL: Plan to reinstate summer tubing good news for Lake Cowichan
Crofton Elementary School kids are among those students having to curb their normal activities at school due to COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Don Bodger)

EDITORIAL: School situation not ideal for kids

It’s tough for the young ones to miss time in the classroom and to social distance

Crofton Elementary School kids are among those students having to curb their normal activities at school due to COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Don Bodger)
EDITORIAL: It’s not worth getting angry over minor inconveniences

EDITORIAL: It’s not worth getting angry over minor inconveniences

Another watchword for our times is “patience”

  • Jun 9, 2020
EDITORIAL: It’s not worth getting angry over minor inconveniences
Editorial: What comes next for the homeless?

Editorial: What comes next for the homeless?

We hope there is a plan in the works to make this housing-for-all push more permanent.

  • Jun 7, 2020
Editorial: What comes next for the homeless?
Mourners gather to place flowers at a makeshift memorial for George Floyd at the corner of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests continued following the death of Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

EDITORIAL: It’s time for Canada to admit to its own racism

Make no mistake, racism exists in Canada.

  • Jun 5, 2020
Mourners gather to place flowers at a makeshift memorial for George Floyd at the corner of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests continued following the death of Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)