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Viewpoint: Air ambulance is not background noise

Viewpoint: Air ambulance is not background noise

When I hear the air ambulance helicopter fly overhead, it is not background noise for me. I first feel a stab of anxiety followed by a feeling of gratitude.
Editorial: Same old, same old

Editorial: Same old, same old

Groundhog Day came and went recently, or did it? Unlike the 1993 movie of the same name, the calendar flipped from February 2 to February 3 the next day, but what main character Phil Connors (portrayed by actor Bill Murray) went through in the film m
Letter: Time for land use discussion in qathet Regional District

Letter: Time for land use discussion in qathet Regional District

I read the February 2 article regarding land use regulatory options in electoral areas A, B and C of qathet Regional District (qRD) with great interest [“ qathet Regional District plans land use public engagement ," February 2] .
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Rural versus urban

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Rural versus urban

Canadians evenly split on progress of COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Canadians evenly split on progress of COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Public divided over way in which federal and provincial governments have handled vaccinations
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Pandemic travellers

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Pandemic travellers

Comment: New virus variants demand us to act immediately

Comment: New virus variants demand us to act immediately

A commentary by an associate professor at the School of Nursing at the University of Victoria. A serious threat to the health of everyone in B.C.
Viewpoint: Suzuki got it wrong; mink farming makes sense

Viewpoint: Suzuki got it wrong; mink farming makes sense

David Suzuki styles himself as an environmentalist, so it is surprising he recently sent a letter (co-signed by three other “scientists”) to the BC Minister of Agriculture criticizing mink farming [“ David Suzuki and scientists call on government to
Focus on Film: Powell River Film Festival preview (Invisible Life)

Focus on Film: Powell River Film Festival preview (Invisible Life)

In his latest review, Stephen J. Miller says the movie lives up to its international recognitions
Letter: Unanswered questions

Letter: Unanswered questions

I am writing to voice my concerns about the mayor and majority of City of Powell River Council’s response to the resignations from various committees [“ Powell River council outlines resignations from city committees ,” January 22] .