Powell River Opinion News

Canadians’ faith in the country’s health-care system still strong

About 3 in 5 Canadians think there are good things in the system, but many say changes are needed

Oct 11, 2021 6:45 AM Read more >

Cartoon: Thanksgiving gatherings

Who are you getting together with this weekend?

Oct 10, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Viewpoint: Your smoke is air pollution

Like earth’s water, we all share the same air. ~ Lorne Morrow

Oct 8, 2021 6:30 AM Read more >

Focus on Film: A roller coaster ride of the absurd

Bye Bye Morons screens as part of Powell River Film Festival on October 10

Oct 7, 2021 11:21 AM Read more >

Opinion: Henry’s office dodged seniors advocate

Isobel Mackenzie did not receive face-to-face input from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry for her review of COVID-19 outbreaks in care homes.

Oct 7, 2021 10:55 AM Read more >

Pipeline project supporters outnumber opponents in B.C. by small margin

Views on Trans Mountain expansion and potential revival of mothballed Northern Gateway have changed little in two years, poll suggests.

Oct 7, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: Truth be told, sealing the Facebook rabbit hole wasn't all bad

'Facebook went down for a few hours Monday and our collective IQ went up.'

Oct 6, 2021 11:56 AM Read more >

Poll: One in four qathet region respondents plan to attend Powell River Kings' games

BCHL club hosts Nanaimo Clippers at Hap Parker Arena on October 8 and 9 at 7 pm

Oct 5, 2021 3:48 PM Read more >

Opinion: 15,000 water wells could be declared illegal in 2022, causing economic chaos

People have been issuing warnings about this for several years, but a legislature committee heard first-hand last week about how bad it could get.

Oct 5, 2021 10:29 AM Read more >

Opinion: Government language is killing bears

'Habituated' and 'dangerous'? Probably not, bear group says

Oct 5, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >