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Letter: The heat is on, and we have 10 years to fix it

Letter: The heat is on, and we have 10 years to fix it

We need a 10-year plan because it takes 10 years to plan, approve and build proper shade structures
Viewpoint: Reconciliation and the ugly truths we must face

Viewpoint: Reconciliation and the ugly truths we must face

I couldn’t help seeing them as the frightened, innocent little boys and little girls who had suddenly found themselves far from their homes and even farther from their own world. ~ Mary Polak
Cartoon: Pandemic inflation

Cartoon: Pandemic inflation

How has COVID-19 affected your pocketbook?
Who was Israel Wood Powell?

Who was Israel Wood Powell?

A curious tale of colonialism, coercion and corruption
Perspective: Commemoration and Contestation

Perspective: Commemoration and Contestation

Multiculturalism is enthusiastically embraced by Canadians, which gives the impression of a cohesive, tolerant, welcoming nation. For whom? ~ Kirsten Van’t Schip
COVID year has put a dent in some Canadians’ pride in their country

COVID year has put a dent in some Canadians’ pride in their country

Pandemic economic fallout, residential school graves have dampened enthusiasm at Canada Day, poll suggests
Viewpoint: We are all treaty people

Viewpoint: We are all treaty people

And our partners have invited us to a conversation
Near and Far: Let’s do the right thing

Near and Far: Let’s do the right thing

As the issue of renaming Powell River has circulated throughout the community, a range of views have been expressed. ~ John Young
Powell River mayor recognizes National Indigenous History Month

Powell River mayor recognizes National Indigenous History Month

June is when we are reminded to continue to celebrate the connection and collaboration we share with Indigenous Peoples of this and neighbouring regions ~ Dave Formosa
Automated speed enforcement in B.C. gets green light from public in poll

Automated speed enforcement in B.C. gets green light from public in poll

Cameras to detect speeding at intersections have approval of 71% of British Columbians, survey finds.