Powell River Opinion News

Editorial: Words of wisdom from 1894, Canada's first Labour Day

The editorial reflects its times; for example, there are a dozen references to males in the workforce, a pointed snub of the women.

Sep 4, 2023 12:05 AM Read more >

Kicking the Clutter: How to prevent the entrapments of life

When we feel trapped, indecisiveness sneaks in

Sep 3, 2023 6:45 AM Read more >

Editorial: New year looms for School District 47 students

Readiness encompasses physical needs and emotional preparedness

Aug 31, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

Peek at the Patricia: Barbie movie returns to historic theatre

Director pokes fun at patriarchy and corporate parent of famous doll

Aug 31, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Editorial: Opioid crisis requires collective effort

International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31

Aug 28, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

Healthy Living: Keyboard courage and healthy thinking

Accelerated high-tech progress has completely altered our behaviour and restructured how our communities work

Aug 28, 2023 11:33 AM Read more >

Cartoon: The smell of burned trees

Thank you, firefighters...

Aug 25, 2023 4:41 PM Read more >

Viewpoint: Decarbonization of global economy is needed

"Fossil fuel subsidies must end, and new fossil fuel projects should be cancelled." ~ Saverio Colasanto

Aug 25, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

John Ducker: Nothing is worth driving into a wildfire

If the B.C. Wildfire Service is saying “Don’t go there,” then don’t go there. No vacation, or even that great short cut route, is worth your life or the lives of your passengers.

Aug 25, 2023 4:45 AM Read more >

Letter: A heartfelt thank you from Squamish woman attacked by bear

'I want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to those in the Squamish community who were such a support to me on Saturday evening, Aug. 19, after I was followed and attacked by a male black bear in Coho Park.'

Aug 24, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >