Opinion

For every glimmer of hope that some form of normalcy might not be too far off, I find myself getting smacked by the disheartening realization that we’re in this for the long haul.

Display empathy, honest and openness? Check. Demonstrate competence and expertise? Check. Design effective messaging and stick with it? Check. The U.S.

Editor: The annual Day of Mourning on April 28 will look a lot different this year.

Once thought of as the potential future of medicine, virtual healthcare has quickly become the present reality during the pandemic.

As the “new normal” continues to reshape our society in so many ways, it is worth noting the pandemic is allowing governments at all levels to take actions previously considered almost unimaginable.

A weird thing happened on Sunday. I drove into the underground parking lot at my favourite Burnaby mall – Crystal Mall in the Metrotown area – and got a spot by the doors in exactly six seconds.

Nobody said criminals are smart. Some are just lazy and don’t want to earn an honest living so they turn to crime. And then they do some even dumber stuff. Like drive like a maniac through Burnaby when there is a warrant out for your arrest.

Look, I get it, sometimes you have a mouth full of spit and you just want to get it out.

COVID-19 means Burnaby roads are much quieter these days. Which means reckless racers are trying to take advantage. Thankfully, Burnaby RCMP are stepping up their traffic enforcement game.

Dear Editor, Re: “Health crises not all equal,” Voices, April 16. Thank you, Eve, for shining a light on the blatant fact not all health crises are treated equally.