Opinion

As many Powell Riverites proudly wear poppies leading up to Remembrance Day on November 11, many veterans in Canada are suffering due to cost-cutting measures brought in by the federal government.

A cruel end Bravo to Robert Mickle for his letter condemning “catch and release” sport fishing [“Catch and release does harm,” October 30].

by Charlie Tatham Wash the apples, put them in the cider press, grind them up, press the apple pulp and then you have sweet apple cider. Hughie Hardwick, a neighbourhood lad, helped my father make cider. He was killed in action on August 10, 1944.

by Richard Furness Recent letters have suggested a road connecting Powell River with Squamish would be neither safe, nor economically practical, or even desirable.

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Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for children and many adults as well. According to old Celtic beliefs, spirits and the dead can cross over into the world on the night of October 31.

Humane driving This is being written by a doddering senior, so if you’re in a hurry you can move along now.

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Small business week, which this year takes place from October 20 to 26, provides an annual opportunity to mark the importance of this sector in our economy and the fabric of the community.

A happy ferry tale Recently, as we were travelling home, we arrived at Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal only to learn that the 1:20 pm ferry sailing was delayed 45 minutes.