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MusicNerd: Live shows are back and bigger than ever

MusicNerd: Live shows are back and bigger than ever

The live performance of song and dance with the latest in special effects, lasers, massive screens and other technical tricks now covers everything from Cirque du Soleil shows to Taylor Swift.
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Opinion: Aiding Ukrainians facing Russian brutality is in tech exec’s blood

Opinion: Aiding Ukrainians facing Russian brutality is in tech exec’s blood

There is no small international irony, and no small intergenerational harmony, to be found in the recent exploits of Peter Lukomskyj.
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Letter: Theatre is a gem

Letter: Theatre is a gem

Every city and town deserves a theatre, and Powell River is very fortunate in having one as beautiful and historic as the Patricia. ~ Ed Moore
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Cartoon: Chronic shortages

Cartoon: Chronic shortages

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Opinion: Can we talk? Human interaction trumps tech in some realms of communication, poll finds

Opinion: Can we talk? Human interaction trumps tech in some realms of communication, poll finds

Majorities of Canadians would prefer to break up with a lover or quit a job in person, survey suggests.
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Cartoon: Special place

Cartoon: Special place

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Letter: Straightforward request

Letter: Straightforward request

If it is ultimately decided that the current name is too heavily encrusted with reminders of a colonial past, then let consideration be given to the choice of a name which highlights some of the positive aspects of Powell River’s natural surroundings. ~ Ermes Culos
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Opinion: Let’s respect the work of women, close the #genderpaygap

Opinion: Let’s respect the work of women, close the #genderpaygap

Today is Equal Pay Day in Canada
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Poll: Two-thirds of qathet region respondents plan to get fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose

Poll: Two-thirds of qathet region respondents plan to get fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose

65 per cent will get another shot when recommended for their age group
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Comment: I'm an emergency physician. I'm angry that governments are mishandling primary care

Comment: I'm an emergency physician. I'm angry that governments are mishandling primary care

We need investment in longitudinal primary care and a change in the payment model.
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