“Despite the mandated and precautionary steps which led to cancelling face to face gatherings, we are happy to report that the connections and fellowship that marked our program are very much alive.”
“Chronic, long-term stress can be devastating to your body’s ability to cope. We often abuse our bodies and take them for granted as we grab another cup of coffee or sugary snack so that we can push through to get that last thing done, and then the next thing, and the next.”
“You may not be able to control how this pandemic plays out, but you have every bit of control over your attitude, words and actions.”
“Christmas should serve to remind us of God, who gave the world the greatest ‘gift’; Jesus.”
Renée Bush writes about what it is like on the front-line of the pandemic in the north
“It is quite possible to engage in Buddhist spiritual practices and in the process to deepen one’s personal faith. The greater our understanding of ourselves, our own faith practices and the practices of others, the greater our own faith becomes and the very fabric of our community becomes stronger as a result.”
Brittny Anderson writes about how she’ll work virtually for Nelson-Creston
‘Fast forward to late 2020 and the situation has partially stabilized’
“In Canada, peaceful protest is a right, but arguments based on obvious generalization, a disregard for science or fear-mongering are not credible.”
“Wolves are not only found in our Kootenay Lake mountains, but they are found in the spider world.”
“Ditch the pity party and take charge of your self-improvement sooner than later. That is one thing nobody ever regrets.”
“I want to reassure you that even if the province asks us to close our public space, our library staff will continue to offer materials loaning through curbside pickup and home delivery service.”
“He is the ‘beginning and the end, the alpha and the omega.’ He had no beginning and has no end. In Jesus is life original, underived, for He is ‘life.’
“The fact that every British Columbian – whether they’re on the front line, driving a truck, in a leadership position or running a household – is dealing with this pandemic in their own way, but, at the same time, continuing to find ways to show compassion and help each other has been extraordinary.”
“Collaboratively, our local governments and community partners are working together to create a strong foundation for economic development and recovery,” writes councillor Jen Comer
“We are seeing pickleballers braving the cold on dry days as well. Some of the local pickleball enthusiasts have even created a Facebook group and use it to message each other to let everyone know who’s up for a round of games.”
Orders require them where necessary, Provincial Health Officer says