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Poll: Vast majority of qathet region respondents unaffected by Elon Musk's goal to purchase Twitter

Poll: Vast majority of qathet region respondents unaffected by Elon Musk's goal to purchase Twitter

87 per cent either don't use the social media platform or won't change their usage habits if the deal goes through.
Viewpoint: Charter protects freedom of association, assembly, expression

Viewpoint: Charter protects freedom of association, assembly, expression

The charter gave written enshrined rights and freedoms to every Canadian and they have been violated over the past two years unjustifiably by governments. ~ A. Brian Peckford
Letter: Get the facts straight

Letter: Get the facts straight

It seems the council and some supporters have decided this is “a fait accompli” and are set to pick a new name. ~ Powell River resident Antoinette Knight
Letter: Listen to understand, not to reload

Letter: Listen to understand, not to reload

I encourage participants to see the next phase of the possible name change as an opportunity to co-create a future that reflects the best in all of us. ~ Maureen Mason
Opinion: Cash makes comeback but credit and debit are king

Opinion: Cash makes comeback but credit and debit are king

Use of paper money has jumped 15 percentage points in the two years since the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, survey finds.
Les Leyne: Province to announce 'creative' approach to reining in repeat street criminals

Les Leyne: Province to announce 'creative' approach to reining in repeat street criminals

B.C. mayors have expressed concern about pattern of "catch and release" for repeat offenders
Jack Knox: He lives in Colwood; he had five large pizzas delivered from a pizzeria in Windsor, Ont.

Jack Knox: He lives in Colwood; he had five large pizzas delivered from a pizzeria in Windsor, Ont.

Pizzas were half-baked and frozen by Antonino's in Windsor, Ont., placed in shipping boxes and overnighted to Victoria.
Letter: Listen to understand, not to reload

Letter: Listen to understand, not to reload

Now that the education phase of the possible name change for Powell River is over, many are anticipating the follow-up dialogue phase as a time for more personal engagement [“Public input for possible Powell River name change referred to workin
Let’s Talk Trash: A tree’s story

Let’s Talk Trash: A tree’s story

As we learn to truly see nature, we may cross over into the understanding that we are a part of it
Les Leyne: B.C. braces for huge influx of refugees from Ukraine

Les Leyne: B.C. braces for huge influx of refugees from Ukraine

The volunteers already working around the clock to ready for Ukrainian newcomers know it. The federal and provincial officials bracing for the work flow know it.