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Letter: It makes sense for lower Coast to join upper Coast in federal riding

Letter: It makes sense for lower Coast to join upper Coast in federal riding

'If changes are to be made, the commission should consider re-uniting Powell River with the Lower Sunshine Coast. Residents of these areas have more common interests and are affected by government decisions in ways that do not impinge upon West Vancouver, or North Island.'
Jack Knox: Never mind the perks, how does your job make you feel?

Jack Knox: Never mind the perks, how does your job make you feel?

It’s hard to recruit nurses when your slogan is: “Come for the long hours, stay for the lunatic-fringe protesters.”
Healthy Living: Is smiling a clear path to wellness?

Healthy Living: Is smiling a clear path to wellness?

"The three hormones released when smiling include dopamine, endorphins and serotonin: the so-called neurochemicals of happiness." ~ Robert Skender
Editorial: Everybody loves a party

Editorial: Everybody loves a party

...after two summers of cancellations, many qathet region residents recently had a taste of what was, what is and what can be.
Cartoon: Passport office

Cartoon: Passport office

What's the status of your passport?
Opinion: Survey: respondents rank Canada’s best and worst federal political leaders

Opinion: Survey: respondents rank Canada’s best and worst federal political leaders

On the worst recent prime minister question, perceptions of Justin Trudeau have turned decidedly negative over the past 12 months.
Survey: Support for 2030 Olympic Games bid gaining momentum in B.C.

Survey: Support for 2030 Olympic Games bid gaining momentum in B.C.

58 per cent of British Columbians think it is “definitely” or “probably” impossible to host the Winter Olympics without government or public funds
Opinion: Economic opportunities for B.C. were missed during Horgan’s reign

Opinion: Economic opportunities for B.C. were missed during Horgan’s reign

There are three ways to discuss this. 1. As premier, John Horgan didn’t finish off business. 2. As premier, John Horgan is leaving unfinished business. 3. As premier, John Horgan has business to finish off.
Jack Knox: A welcome primer for our returning American friends

Jack Knox: A welcome primer for our returning American friends

A handy semi-bilingual guide to Canadian ways
Jack Knox: Consider the risks: Why would anyone want to be a cop?

Jack Knox: Consider the risks: Why would anyone want to be a cop?

Police unit responds to another call hours after six of their members were gunned down