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Geoff Johnson: Four-day school week comes down to child care

Geoff Johnson: Four-day school week comes down to child care

Any move to a four-day school week has to consider child care’s role in the economy
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Letter: AC/DC had it right when it comes to the Sunshine Coast Highway

Letter: AC/DC had it right when it comes to the Sunshine Coast Highway

'I would also suggest that this is the time to replace the prolific sticker: Sunshine Coast. Not an Island. The new version: Sunshine Coast Highway. Not a Highway.'
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Letter: Glad to see climate strike demonstration reporting

Letter: Glad to see climate strike demonstration reporting

"Current greenhouse gas emissions are an existential threat to life on this planet..." ~ Bill Lytle McGhee
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Letter: Dismayed by City of Powell River's fire hall decision

Letter: Dismayed by City of Powell River's fire hall decision

Member of the Emergency Services Advisory Committee comments on not proceeding with construction
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Editorial: Powell River Farmers’ Institute set for fall fair

Editorial: Powell River Farmers’ Institute set for fall fair

Annual event showcases hard work and dedication of local farmers, gardeners and artisans
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Let’s Talk Trash: Compostable plastics, the fairytale

Let’s Talk Trash: Compostable plastics, the fairytale

As always, the most effective way to respect the earth is to tread lightly
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Viewpoint: Upcoming events invite taking action toward peace

Viewpoint: Upcoming events invite taking action toward peace

"Fall is an important time to reflect and act." ~ Jan Slakov
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Viewpoint: Do we need politicians to tell us what to do?

Viewpoint: Do we need politicians to tell us what to do?

People try to do what they think is the right thing, mostly. They don’t need politicians or big companies telling them.
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Letter: Fire hall situation in Powell River is absurd

Letter: Fire hall situation in Powell River is absurd

"...this was an utmost priority that was tabled time and time again."
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Opinion: We need to strengthen democracy across all levels of government

Opinion: We need to strengthen democracy across all levels of government

More than a third of B.C. residents feel something is missing when it comes to the state of democracy in Canada.
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