Opinion

Chaos or boredom: which hits harder in the COVID-19 era?

The province’s back-to-school announcement, involving a more or less full-time return to the classroom this fall, doubtless came as a relief to many parents. It’s also given both parents and educators plenty to think about.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began back in March, we have learned to manage the risk the virus has brought into our lives.

Dear Editor: With many experiencing quarantine fatigue and impatience to get out and do things, it’s not a surprise BC Parks is suddenly overwhelmed by people - and issues.

Dear Editor: Re: Conservation officers still searching for bear that bit 10-year-old girl As a very long time resident of North Vancouver who grew up in Lynn Valley, climbing and hiking in and around Rice Lake, and the mountains of Grouse, Cypress an

How much about Mount Garibaldi do you know? To the Skwxwu7mesh Uxwumixw (Squamish Nation), Mount Garibaldi is known as Ch’kay-Nch’kay, meaning, “Grimy one,” or to my family, “Dirty snow.

Dear Editor: RE: Time ticking for North Shore's oldest building West Vancouver council and staff should be ashamed of themselves for deciding in secrecy to "deconstruct" (now that's a euphemism for demolish/destroy/eradicate/bulldoze) the Navvy Jack

Premier John Horgan has set tongues wagging with his musings last week about an early election call. He suggested there are three “windows” of opportunity to head to the polls (this fall, next spring, and the following fall).

A walk in the park just isn’t what it used to be – not for Mount Seymour and Cypress provincial parks , at least. As of this week, anyone wanting to enjoy the upper trails on the mountains must first go online and get a pass.

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.