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Keep calm and carry on. That might be the best advice for everyone in the wake of Saturday’s provincial election. While the campaigning is over, the counting is far from finished.

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The pandemic has given our politicians a joyride, a field day, a licence, a leash with no tug.

The most unique election in B.C. history is also going to be the most expensive. The political parties outdid each other with remarkably expensive campaign promises linked to helping people through the economic damage caused by COVID-19.

Among the unusual things this election: At least a million ballots have already been cast before general voting day on Oct. 24. > For coverage of the Oct. 24 B.C. election, go to timescolonist.com/bcelection .

We are just two of many Sea to Sky constituents who watched in dismay as our elected official, Jordan Sturdy, laughed along with his colleagues as Jane Thornthwaite (MLA, North Vancouver-Seymour) made a series of comments insinuating that NDP MLA Bow

This year has been like the hit John Woo film starring Nicolas Cage and John Travolta, Face/Off . In the film, Cage and Travolta switch faces using a highly-experimental face switching operation.

In the times of COVID, none of us are living our best lives. The times have been tough for us all as we determine how to best play the cards we have been dealt.

Fossil fuel extraction is the most profitable industry in the history of our species.

If opinion polls are any indication, the New Democrats will soon have a clear majority in the legislature, the Greens will be adjusting to their new, irrelevant status, and the shattered B.C. Liberals will be looking for a new leader.