Opinion

Canadians sure seem angry these days. They are booting governments from office at a regular clip. They are electing leaders who make no bones about wanting to destroy the status quo and wage war with other governments in order to get their way.

Canadians sure seem angry these days. They are booting provincial governments from office at a regular clip. They are electing leaders who make no bones about wanting to destroy the status quo and wage war with other governments.

The Agriculture Land Commission (ALC) could have done better in its denial of City of Powell River Council’s appeal to the order to remove an extension to Hemlock Street [“ Agricultural Land Commission rules against City of Powell River appeal ,” Apr

What happens when a person grows older and can no longer make health and financial decisions for themselves — but also doesn’t have family or friends who can make those decisions on their behalf? Health and social services use a hard-hitting term to

What do you think of this week's editorial cartoon about the Agricultural Land Commision's recent ruling to deny City of Powell River's appeal regarding land on Hemlock Street?

Did you know marine life can become entangled and killed in ghost nets, plastic bands and other types of debris? Worldwide, more than 200 species are impacted daily by debris entanglement.

Do you hear that? It is the sound of Canadian gardeners celebrating the beginning of a new gardening season. More than 80% of Canadians claim to engage in the world of plants somehow. That makes gardening the most popular outdoor leisure activity.

The costs of procrastinating can be higher than we may think.

Thank you for publishing Richard Montagna's letter [“Viewpoint: Seniors are the solution to economic problems ,” April 25]. It clearly demonstrates our value to our local elected leaders.

The surge in gas prices has brought into full view the difficult task of reconciling effective climate action policies with populist politics. The BC NDP’s ambitious clean energy plan is designed to curtail greenhouse gas emissions.