Opinion

I am celebrating more than 50 years of being a proud Canadian citizen. Just like many immigrants, I had my share of struggles and successes.

Dear Straight People: It has come to my attention that some of you are currently feeling hard done by and that your tender little feelings have been hurt because you don’t have Straight Pride Day.

With the induction of eight individuals and one team at the Powell River Sports Hall of Fame Inaugural Induction Banquet on Saturday, June 14, a path was set for recognizing more past, present and future athletes in the years to come.

While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau understandably took the lead in announcing his government was re-approving the Trans Mountain pipeline, some people who are key to getting the project over the finish line were not even in the room.

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One simple thing I have realized in my recent life of recovery from addiction, and general pathologically self-harming actions, is individual and community mental health are interdependent entities.

Considering we are nearing the end of school, the pressure is on to get things done. Students are stressing once again over last-minute projects, more looming deadlines and, of course, exam week. Tension is building and students are exhausted.

For a large part of my formative years, my dad was my hero. Wherever my dad was, that’s where I wanted to be. He made me feel special and safe, and always taught me new and interesting things.

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“Delay always breeds danger; and to protract a great design is often to ruin it.” Miguel de Cervantes put this astute observation in the mouth of his most famous literary character, Don Quixote.