Opinion

Barring an absolute landslide on Saturday, B.C. voters should not count on experiencing the election-night catharsis that comes with knowing who won and who lost.

Two things happened in the B.C. election this week that could tighten up the race in Powell River-Sunshine Coast. One was of mostly local importance and the other could have a provincewide impact.

Pandemic-preoccupied B.C.

Editor: Re: “Green bin draws first bears,” Oct. 9. Bears are attracted to garbage and green bins by smell.

Editor: Isn’t it time to seriously consider designing a vehicle reservations system as a primary demand management strategy for our BC Ferries? This is a system successfully in place in Washington state since 2009. Users reserve at no extra cost.

Editor: On Sept. 22 we experienced a very serious structural fire on our property in Sechelt. As horrible as it was, we know it could have been much worse had it not been for the amazing first responders that attended.

Editor: As tourist season winds down and the weather turns many of us indoors, Sechelt communities will now get a reprieve from the high capacity short-term rental businesses set up near all of us.

Editor: I would like to reach out to Howard White, writer of “A Plethora of Plagues,” published in the Sunshine Coast Life Fall/Winter 2020 magazine. His succinct article was a pleasure to read.

Editor: Due to COVID, the need for social distancing, and the fact that many exercise facilities are not open, there is a great need for safe and stress-free outdoor recreation.

The quick and dirty B.C.