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Viewpoint: Global warming is hitting hard and fast

Viewpoint: Global warming is hitting hard and fast

There is so much at stake if we don’t immediately protect our lovely Malaspina Strait, which supports hundreds of migratory marine and bird life. ~ Lesley Armstrong
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. at one-month low

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. at one-month low

39 outbreaks remain active in health-care facilities and seniors' homes.
North Island-Powell River MP comments on one-time payment for seniors cut off from GIS

North Island-Powell River MP comments on one-time payment for seniors cut off from GIS

Federal government announced that money will be received in April, with emergency funds available earlier
Memorial march held in qathet region to honour murdered and missing Indigenous women

Memorial march held in qathet region to honour murdered and missing Indigenous women

Participants walked from Townsite or the sea walk in Westview prior to gathering at Willingdon Beach
Participants gather for 'freedom convoy' in the qathet region

Participants gather for 'freedom convoy' in the qathet region

Third weekly procession started in Westview, toured through Wildwood area
Opinion: Honking convoys in B.C. fuelled by 'crank science' and Trudeau hatred

Opinion: Honking convoys in B.C. fuelled by 'crank science' and Trudeau hatred

This could be a problem for the Conservative Party of Canada
Cartoon: Valentine's Day

Cartoon: Valentine's Day

Editorial: Kindness can be contagious

Editorial: Kindness can be contagious

Some folks have no time for Valentine’s Day due to its commercial aspect, but others love to spoil someone with gifts or gestures indicating their fondness for that person
Nanaimo Clippers break second period tie, score four unanswered goals to defeat Powell River Kings

Nanaimo Clippers break second period tie, score four unanswered goals to defeat Powell River Kings

Visitors skate to 7-3 win, sweep season series
Injured crow receives care at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

Injured crow receives care at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

PROWLS: Rescue of the week