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Editorial: Our Christmas characters show us the way at a challenging time

Editorial: Our Christmas characters show us the way at a challenging time

It is in moments like this, we can turn to the words of one of the West’s great philosophers: Dr. Seuss
Andy Prest: What are the best Christmas traditions to annoy your kids with?

Andy Prest: What are the best Christmas traditions to annoy your kids with?

Nothing brings parents more joy than getting their kids to stop playing video games and come do something super embarrassing like carolling
Cartoon: Lotto luck

Cartoon: Lotto luck

What would your winnings go toward?
Letter: Disappointed in building height decision

Letter: Disappointed in building height decision

"Many Powell River residents bought or built their houses to maximize the wonderful view..."
Comment: B.C. is failing to teach math properly, and the numbers prove it

Comment: B.C. is failing to teach math properly, and the numbers prove it

It’s imperative that graduates have a strong understanding of math as they compete in an increasingly competitive global economy. And yet, in our schools, math class istreated like an afterthought.
Opinion: Canada must stop exporting the world's dirtiest fossil fuel

Opinion: Canada must stop exporting the world's dirtiest fossil fuel

Banning thermal coal exports from B.C. ports is a no-brainer after COP28's call to "transition away" from fossil fuels.
Healthy Living: Positive is the new negative

Healthy Living: Positive is the new negative

Self-acceptance plays a central role in receiving positivity in a changing life
Baldrey: Housing and population growth. Can they meet in the middle?

Baldrey: Housing and population growth. Can they meet in the middle?

There is a valid reason for increasing immigration levels, but columnist Keith Baldrey says it's kept housing "in short supply and at high prices."
Letter: Small bird leaves large impression

Letter: Small bird leaves large impression

"...this was exactly the therapy that I needed."
David Sovka: Social Media 101 for those whose teeth are older than the internet

David Sovka: Social Media 101 for those whose teeth are older than the internet

There are real benefits for older people when it comes to social media — for example, connecting with friends who aren’t dead yet, but still owe you money.