Opinion

It’s been a couple of days now since we heard that Piers had passed away – days filled with shock and disbelief and sadness. The Snug itself is in mourning, covered in blue hearts and ribbons and flowers.

People often ask me, “how are you liking it?” They are referring to this position as editor, knowing that it can be hard to hold a mirror up to your own community.

Thanks to all those who came to encourage the actors of A Midsummer Night’s Dream last week; you were all lovely audiences and we’d like to take you home with us.

Community papers matter. In small communities and large, newspapers bring the photos, the stories and the research that unite readers in a shared reflection of who they are and of what matters.

As signifiers of historical claims to the right of possession, geographic place names have considerable symbolic importance.

Back in the ’80s when I was working on a feature for the Financial Times, I was covering how a corporation was changing the way the employees solved problems, felt safe taking risks and moved toward more effective personal communications strategies.

Dear Editor, What a year it has been! At the beginning of 2015, few, including myself, were familiar with Woodfibre LNG’s proposed facility for Howe Sound. A very different situation from where we are today.

To our fellow Bowen Islanders, Like you, we have been saddened by recent world events. We have watched as refugees have fled war-­torn countries, and as terrible acts have shaken a nation.

From the craft fair, to new construction, sports, health and wellness and giant hornets, we are all over the board this week.