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Kicking the Clutter: Profile of a perfect procrastinator

Kicking the Clutter: Profile of a perfect procrastinator

A procrastinator is a person who needlessly postpones decisions or actions regarding their life. For example, a procrastinator might constantly avoid fixing things around the house, making medical appointments or looking for a better job.
Editorial: First shots bring optimism

Editorial: First shots bring optimism

Earlier this week, a long-term care worker in Powell River received a shot in the arm, becoming the first in the area to be injected with a COVID-19 vaccination. On the same day, the first shot was taken in the new NHL season.
Cartoon: Longing for a getaway

Cartoon: Longing for a getaway

What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon? Where would you like to go?
Canadians open to expanding access to medically assisted death: poll

Canadians open to expanding access to medically assisted death: poll

COVID-19 vaccination: A Powell River picture

COVID-19 vaccination: A Powell River picture

First doses administered today, physicians look forward to rollout
Comment: Dumb luck, decent leadership protect Canada

Comment: Dumb luck, decent leadership protect Canada

Yet again, Canadians watch the U.S. lose its way and wonder: Could it happen here? The answer is that it already has. The bigger question is whether it will happen again.
Letter: Green bin benefit

Letter: Green bin benefit

I am writing regarding the green compost recycle bins that a select few have received and are benefitting from [“ Recycling project to proceed in Powell River ,” December 7].
Opinion: Don’t look now, but COVID-19 is everywhere in BC

Opinion: Don’t look now, but COVID-19 is everywhere in BC

Don’t look now, but COVID-19 is everywhere. It was not always like this.
Charla Huber: Skip the pleasantries and be honest about pandemic's impact on mental health

Charla Huber: Skip the pleasantries and be honest about pandemic's impact on mental health

I crossed paths with my neighbour outside the house the other day. I wished him a happy new year and asked how his holidays were. He said they were great and then asked me about mine. I decided to answer honestly.
Editorial: What country has the top U20 hockey program?

Editorial: What country has the top U20 hockey program?

The roller coaster that is the World Junior Hockey Championship (WJHC) rarely lacks drama, and the 2021 tournament lived up to previous incarnations.