Opinion

Charo - Nelson Mandela once said, “Let your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” Nelson Mandela’s life was a permanent crises.

With each day that passes with no word from Ottawa on a wide-ranging wage-subsidy program, our economy is slipping into perilous shock.

Until 1952, the history of the Peace River country was intimately associated with the boats, and the boats with the history. One of the most infamous of the boats was the D.A. Thomas.

Last week, I wrote about how strange it felt to not have any sports on to follow and watch. It seems that many of you feel the same way.

PATRICK PARTICULARS: We begin news chewing in Ireland, where last week’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations were more sober than usual. Due to the virus situation, Ireland closed all of its pubs.

This past weekend, I found myself sitting in my parents' driveway visiting with both of them as they stood on their front step – a surreal moment as we dig in and protect one another from this monster virus. It was weird, but it was necessary.

During these uncertain and challenging times it is normal to feel worried and overwhelmed. Children and teens react, in part, on what they see from the adults around them.

Another week has passed since I spoke about COVID-19 in this column and we have seen some disturbing trends here in British Columbia and around the world.

I know a lot has changed in the last two weeks and many lives have been upended due to COVID-19. I encourage you to continue to listen to the advice of our public health officials to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

To my patients, I am taking this unusual step to write to you personally regarding the COVID-19 virus. You will have heard the directive from our Provincial Health Officer, Dr Bonnie Henry, to self-isolate and practice social distancing.