Opinion

The title of the report is eye-glazingly boring, and it’s several months old. But it continues to fascinate certain quarters of the legislature. And it prompted one of the more vigorous tongue-lashings ever delivered in a legislature committee.

Now that a BC Cannabis Store has opened in the middle of one of Powell River’s main shopping areas, residents have another option for purchasing their marijuana, in a legal and regulated environment.

One advantage of the new slimmed-down Liberal caucus is that Justin Trudeau has fewer people to disappoint when he chooses his next cabinet. The Nov.

What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon and the new BC Cannabis Store in Powell River?

I feel the need to comment on [Powell River seniors council member] Maureen Tierny’s reported statement [“ Region’s transit system an area of concern for seniors ,” October 3] that the handyDART drivers could use sensitivity training.

Whenever someone prefaces a question by saying it’s going to be “pointed and personal,” it’s best to brace for what comes next. Particularly when a member of the legislature’s finance committee is issuing the warning. B.C.

In the Peak article [“ Proposal involves better internet and cellular service for Lund ,” October 11], the story presented indicates some benefits to the Lund area, but does not educate the reader on the potential negative impacts to the folks who wo

There’s so much whistleblowing going on around the world that more staff will be needed after a new process to deal with it kicks into gear in B.C. on Dec. 1.

I read with great interest the article [“ Region’s transit system an area of concern for seniors ,” October 3]. My husband is a senior, disabled and in a wheelchair. We use the handyDART for over 250 rides a year.

It doesn’t matter if you’re Oprah, Steven Spielberg or Homer Simpson, we all have 24 hours in a day. How well we manage the hours we have is up to us. We often blame the lack of time for not being able to achieve the success we so desire.