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Jack Knox: With Hans Island out of the way, let's refight the Pig War

Jack Knox: With Hans Island out of the way, let's refight the Pig War

Tussles about who owns what
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Education minister releases statement on graduation week

Education minister releases statement on graduation week

"We live in a province full of opportunity, and those in the graduating class of 2022 have become educated citizens who are thoughtful, creative and capable." ~ Jennifer Whiteside
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Keith Baldrey: BC Liberals need to change more than just their name

Keith Baldrey: BC Liberals need to change more than just their name

Greater ethnic diversity, gender equity and stronger appeal to young voters will be key to electoral success for the Opposition party.
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Opinion: Medium-well and middle of the road for the majority of Canadians

Opinion: Medium-well and middle of the road for the majority of Canadians

As barbecue season begins to materialize, and people return to coffee shops, Research Co. and Glacier Media asked Canadians about their personal preferences for steak and coffee
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Viewpoint: Heartsick about pipeline

Viewpoint: Heartsick about pipeline

"It’s past time to step up to protect Wedzin Kwah and our prospects for a healthy future." ~ Jan Slakov
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Jack Knox: Ferry delayed to give grads their special night

Jack Knox: Ferry delayed to give grads their special night

The ferries might seem romantic or exotic to starry-eyed tourists gawking at the postcard-pretty scenery sliding by, but to a lot of kids they’re just the school bus.
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Opinion: Recommendations, yes, apologies, no, in wake of heat dome tragedy

Opinion: Recommendations, yes, apologies, no, in wake of heat dome tragedy

A report from the provincial coroner’s “death review panel” makes it impossible to single out a clear culprit for the deaths of 619 victims in last June’s heat dome
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Poll: Majority of respondents plan to vote against borrowing for new fire hall in Powell River

Poll: Majority of respondents plan to vote against borrowing for new fire hall in Powell River

78 per cent have negative response to referendum question
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Opinion: The need for less speed on neighbourhood streets a top safety priority for most British Columbians

Opinion: The need for less speed on neighbourhood streets a top safety priority for most British Columbians

Decreasing the speed limit on residential streets is a popular idea with supporters of all three major parties in B.C.
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Letter: Put an end to gaslighting

Letter: Put an end to gaslighting

We are gaslighting the [City of Powell River] name change process just like we gaslighted the vaccination challenge [“ Letter: Possible name change strategy is one of tortuous fatigue ," May 10].
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