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Healthy Living: Istanbul used to be Constantinople

Healthy Living: Istanbul used to be Constantinople

Cities, regions and entire countries have changed names throughout human history. The 13,157 residents of Powell River can, at very least, have civil discussions on the topic of changing its name. ~ Robert Skender
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Opinion: Old-growth logging protests illuminate the change in B.C.'s NDP

Opinion: Old-growth logging protests illuminate the change in B.C.'s NDP

Fairy Creek is no Clayoquot Sound War of the Woods. Here's why.
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Let’s Talk Trash: Aligning with the seasonal downshift

Let’s Talk Trash: Aligning with the seasonal downshift

Where we can align with nature’s downshifting to a slower gear, we may discover the fortitude and joy we sometimes seek in the fast lane
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Canadians’ faith in the country’s health-care system still strong

Canadians’ faith in the country’s health-care system still strong

About 3 in 5 Canadians think there are good things in the system, but many say changes are needed
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Cartoon: Thanksgiving gatherings

Cartoon: Thanksgiving gatherings

Who are you getting together with this weekend?
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Viewpoint: Your smoke is air pollution

Viewpoint: Your smoke is air pollution

Like earth’s water, we all share the same air. ~ Lorne Morrow
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Focus on Film: A roller coaster ride of the absurd

Focus on Film: A roller coaster ride of the absurd

Bye Bye Morons screens as part of Powell River Film Festival on October 10
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Opinion: Henry’s office dodged seniors advocate

Opinion: Henry’s office dodged seniors advocate

Isobel Mackenzie did not receive face-to-face input from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry for her review of COVID-19 outbreaks in care homes.
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Pipeline project supporters outnumber opponents in B.C. by small margin

Pipeline project supporters outnumber opponents in B.C. by small margin

Views on Trans Mountain expansion and potential revival of mothballed Northern Gateway have changed little in two years, poll suggests.
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Opinion: Truth be told, sealing the Facebook rabbit hole wasn't all bad

Opinion: Truth be told, sealing the Facebook rabbit hole wasn't all bad

'Facebook went down for a few hours Monday and our collective IQ went up.'
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