Opinion

Robin Williams was a very funny man—he couldn’t help it. His humour was irrepressible; he saw the funny side of almost everything. And maybe, if he hadn’t made comedy his life, he would have survived.

Issues abound Obviously, the question of the library deals with a number of issues. Much debate, including at least one survey, has been prefaced with the word covenant. Cost, affordability in some wordings, concerns many.

Skateboarders and bike riders are excited that a new multi-skills park is going forward.

By Guy Hawkins Canada entered WWII as a newly sovereign nation. The Statue of Westminster, 1931, gave Canada complete independence from Great Britain.

Black bounty Blackberry season is well underway this summer with Powell River’s roadsides, lake shores, fence lines and empty lots hung heavy with bunches of dark berries.

What are your thoughts on this week's cartoon?

What are your thoughts on this week's cartoon?

Since money, or rather the lack of it, seems to be an issue in the on-going bargaining impasse, paying parents will not settle the teachers’ strike.

Jewel of a calling card Powell River’s calling card has been and still is the west-facing view over the ocean. Since my arrival in Powell River 54 years ago, I am still in awe of the view and it takes my breath away.

by Norm Hutton Every so often we receive good news. The people of Saskatchewan have received very good news in that their energy minister Bill Boyd has decided to call the smart meter program to a halt.