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John Ducker: Safe parking is an essential skill

John Ducker: Safe parking is an essential skill

Why is parking a regular car so difficult for so many people?
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Letter: Service cuts fall mainly on lower-paid workers

Letter: Service cuts fall mainly on lower-paid workers

"The understanding of cutting services has always been a problem for City of Powell River and qathet Regional District."
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Addictions awareness week: Inspiration, innovation, inclusion

Addictions awareness week: Inspiration, innovation, inclusion

"I feel fortunate to have been involved in a number of initiatives over the years that exemplify this theme in the qathet region." ~ Maggie Hathaway, Lift Community Services
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From pineapple on pizza to ketchup on steak – the foods Canadians can and cannot stomach

From pineapple on pizza to ketchup on steak – the foods Canadians can and cannot stomach

Every couple of years, Research Co. and Glacier Media ask Canadians about food.
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Comment: Some ideas for easing the family doctor crisis

Comment: Some ideas for easing the family doctor crisis

The reality is that Canada faces a critical and growing shortage of doctors and there’s no quick solution: It takes at least 10 years to become a family doctor and 14 years for specialists.
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Baldrey: B.C.'s minor political parties — better to be heard or silent?

Baldrey: B.C.'s minor political parties — better to be heard or silent?

It was an off week for B.C. Greens and Conservatives, Keith Baldrey says.
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Let’s Talk Trash: Skip the laundry

Let’s Talk Trash: Skip the laundry

Less stuff equals less maintenance
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Les Leyne: Court finds province violated labour deal with prosecutors

Les Leyne: Court finds province violated labour deal with prosecutors

B.C. Supreme Court ruling stems from Premier David Eby’s attempt when he was attorney general to change how bail hearings are dealt with
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Opinion: Canada can’t fight climate change alone but it can still do its part

Opinion: Canada can’t fight climate change alone but it can still do its part

There is little doubt the next federal election should be about our country’s future and its response to climate change.
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Opinion: Government keeps making the same colonial mistakes

Opinion: Government keeps making the same colonial mistakes

The NDP plan for housing is going to lead to more poverty and deplorable conditions for marginalized people to live in while they hemorrhage money at self-made problems.
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