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Opinion: The Premier needs to stop punching down and take responsibility for his own complacency

Opinion: The Premier needs to stop punching down and take responsibility for his own complacency

Instead of scolding all youth for the irresponsible actions of select few, Premier John Horgan should be listening to younger voices as the government navigates COVID-19 and its lasting impacts on B.C.’s environment, society, and economy
Healthy Living: Cartoons, naps and life’s valuable lessons

Healthy Living: Cartoons, naps and life’s valuable lessons

I bottled up emotions, harboured resentment and treated the resulting anger with alcohol and other self-destructive behaviour for too many years. ~ Robert Skender
Kicking the Clutter: How to become responsible for your life

Kicking the Clutter: How to become responsible for your life

Taking ownership of your decisions will make you more resilient and confident. ~ Ranka Burzan
Cartoon: Time to remove winter tires?

Cartoon: Time to remove winter tires?

Did you make the switch?
Viewpoint: Who is the customer?

Viewpoint: Who is the customer?

I voted in favour of the new fire hall but I always believed this facility is far more extravagant than what this city requires. ~ Arthur Richards
Editorial: Residents request change to backyard burning bylaw in Powell River

Editorial: Residents request change to backyard burning bylaw in Powell River

Proponents call for the allowance of recreational fires for the purpose of having small family gatherings and cooking food over the flames
Opinion: There's good reason to be wary of travelling on a plane during a pandemic

Opinion: There's good reason to be wary of travelling on a plane during a pandemic

Opinion: Breaking down the 'pseudo-legal arguments' a Vancouver restaurant is trying to use to avoid legal sanctions

Opinion: Breaking down the 'pseudo-legal arguments' a Vancouver restaurant is trying to use to avoid legal sanctions

$100,000 fine for trespassing? A "common law" jurisdiction? A Vancouver restaurant can post all the signs they want: they are still bound by the terms of licenses, contracts, leases, and, yes...public health orders.
On fifth anniversary of treaty signing, North Island-Powell River MP notes perseverance of Tla'amin Nation

On fifth anniversary of treaty signing, North Island-Powell River MP notes perseverance of Tla'amin Nation

"...we celebrate your perseverance and your dedication to providing a better and brighter future for your nation and ultimately for all Canadians." ~ Rachel Blaney
Powell River mayor Dave Formosa (Qwyk) congratulates Tla'amin Nation on anniversary of treaty signing

Powell River mayor Dave Formosa (Qwyk) congratulates Tla'amin Nation on anniversary of treaty signing

The highest honour I have received in my tenure as mayor is to have been given the Tla’amin traditional name of Qwyk by the elders. ~ Dave Formosa