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Viewpoint: Do we need politicians to tell us what to do?

Viewpoint: Do we need politicians to tell us what to do?

People try to do what they think is the right thing, mostly. They don’t need politicians or big companies telling them.
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Letter: Fire hall situation in Powell River is absurd

Letter: Fire hall situation in Powell River is absurd

"...this was an utmost priority that was tabled time and time again."
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Opinion: We need to strengthen democracy across all levels of government

Opinion: We need to strengthen democracy across all levels of government

More than a third of B.C. residents feel something is missing when it comes to the state of democracy in Canada.
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Baldrey: Now with 2 MLAs, B.C. Conservatives have a 'much higher profile'

Baldrey: Now with 2 MLAs, B.C. Conservatives have a 'much higher profile'

Bruce Banman's decision to join the B.C. Conservatives starts a call back to the 1996 provincial election. Here's what that could mean for voters.
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Viewpoint: Herring fishery needs to be closed

Viewpoint: Herring fishery needs to be closed

"When they go, other species will go, too."
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Geoff Johnson: Online posts can return to haunt youths seeking jobs, college placement

Geoff Johnson: Online posts can return to haunt youths seeking jobs, college placement

The message from universities to students caught posting racist or violent sentiments online has been uncompromising: You are no longer welcome
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Charla Huber: Young Indigenous entrepreneurs are on the rise

Charla Huber: Young Indigenous entrepreneurs are on the rise

Jumping into entrepreneurship can be scary and there is uncertainty. It also builds confidence, skills, strength and courage
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Editorial: Spirit of hope continues with Terry Fox Run

Editorial: Spirit of hope continues with Terry Fox Run

Annual event set to start at Powell River Recreation Complex this Sunday
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Living Well: Take strengths-based approach with ADHD

Living Well: Take strengths-based approach with ADHD

Although ADHD can be present in all ages, the school years tend to be a time of recognition that something is impacting behaviour and performance
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Opinion: Proven ways to reduce the scale and severity of wildfires

Opinion: Proven ways to reduce the scale and severity of wildfires

Spending more money on firefighting won't save us, writes Robert Gray.
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