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Letter: A late ferry meant missing the last bus and walking home in the rain

Letter: A late ferry meant missing the last bus and walking home in the rain

'The ferry I took home from the city was 35 minutes late, so the only busses leaving from the ferry had already departed by the time we arrived in Langdale. This left me with only one option; walking for over an hour on a dark, rainy evening to get home. '
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Opinion: Pandemic’s retreat softening public opinion poll for politicians

Opinion: Pandemic’s retreat softening public opinion poll for politicians

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Opinion: Recessionary storm casting dark clouds over economic optimism

Opinion: Recessionary storm casting dark clouds over economic optimism

At any other recent time, our economic indices would be considered enviable. We live amid full employment, with more jobs than pre-pandemic, as evidenced by a labour shortage. We are flush with investment capital.
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Jack Knox: A Victoria Day quiz, with an emphasis on Victoria

Jack Knox: A Victoria Day quiz, with an emphasis on Victoria

It’s the Victoria Day long weekend. Seems an appropriate time for a Victoria current events quiz. Multiple choice. No wrong answers.
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Viewpoint: Top priority will always be the children

Viewpoint: Top priority will always be the children

May is Child Care Month
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Cartoon: Food prices

Cartoon: Food prices

How is inflation affecting you?
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Poll: 80 per cent of qathet region respondents unprepared for quick evacuation

Poll: 80 per cent of qathet region respondents unprepared for quick evacuation

Four in five indicate not having a grab-and-go bag ready for emergency situation
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Editorial: EV, not so easy — but worth it

Editorial: EV, not so easy — but worth it

My partner and I have wanted to kick our fossil fuel addiction for many years.  
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Les Leyne: Museum questions piling up, answers aren't

Les Leyne: Museum questions piling up, answers aren't

Finance minister has difficult time explaining museum decisions to legislature committee
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Letter: Changing Powell River's name will have small effect on day-to-day life

Letter: Changing Powell River's name will have small effect on day-to-day life

Thirty cities or towns in Canada have had a name change, as has a significant Canadian university and numerous streets. ~ Reid Baker
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