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Baldrey: Are politicians losing their nerve to fight climate change?

Baldrey: Are politicians losing their nerve to fight climate change?

It appears government leaders are getting more nervous about climate change's steep price on the consumer, says Keith Baldrey.
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Trevor Hancock: The economy must serve the people and respect the Earth's limits

Trevor Hancock: The economy must serve the people and respect the Earth's limits

Scientists who examined nine key Earth systems concluded “six of the nine boundaries are transgressed, suggesting that Earth is now well outside of the safe operating space for humanity.”
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Geoff Johnson: Four-day school week comes down to child care

Geoff Johnson: Four-day school week comes down to child care

Any move to a four-day school week has to consider child care’s role in the economy
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Letter: AC/DC had it right when it comes to the Sunshine Coast Highway

Letter: AC/DC had it right when it comes to the Sunshine Coast Highway

'I would also suggest that this is the time to replace the prolific sticker: Sunshine Coast. Not an Island. The new version: Sunshine Coast Highway. Not a Highway.'
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Letter: Glad to see climate strike demonstration reporting

Letter: Glad to see climate strike demonstration reporting

"Current greenhouse gas emissions are an existential threat to life on this planet..." ~ Bill Lytle McGhee
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Letter: Dismayed by City of Powell River's fire hall decision

Letter: Dismayed by City of Powell River's fire hall decision

Member of the Emergency Services Advisory Committee comments on not proceeding with construction
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Editorial: Powell River Farmers’ Institute set for fall fair

Editorial: Powell River Farmers’ Institute set for fall fair

Annual event showcases hard work and dedication of local farmers, gardeners and artisans
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Let’s Talk Trash: Compostable plastics, the fairytale

Let’s Talk Trash: Compostable plastics, the fairytale

As always, the most effective way to respect the earth is to tread lightly
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Viewpoint: Upcoming events invite taking action toward peace

Viewpoint: Upcoming events invite taking action toward peace

"Fall is an important time to reflect and act." ~ Jan Slakov
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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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