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Guest editorial: Popcorn cinema therapy

Guest editorial: Popcorn cinema therapy

In 1894, if you wanted to go see the latest in motion picture technology, you went to the penny arcade. People lined up to stare into the Kinetoscope, a slot machine with a tiny screen you gazed into.
Cartoon: Firing a president

Cartoon: Firing a president

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Letter: Support for electric vehicle charging fees in Powell River

Letter: Support for electric vehicle charging fees in Powell River

I would very strongly support charging fees for electric car users [ City of Powell River Council votes for fees to charge electric vehicles ,” January 17].
OPINION: B.C. racking up a losing record in the business of global sports

OPINION: B.C. racking up a losing record in the business of global sports

Sport is identity-intrinsic, government is identity-inciting; it would help if, every so often, the latter would help the former make us feel better.
Editorial: Picture perfect Powell River

Editorial: Picture perfect Powell River

Views toward Vancouver and Texada islands from most locations in the Powell River area often amaze, regardless of the season. Some may take it for granted; after all, the view is always there.
Friday Flex: You have to work at being healthy

Friday Flex: You have to work at being healthy

What does it mean to be healthy? It seems the more knowledge we accumulate, the murkier the answer to this question becomes.
Cartoon: Texting language

Cartoon: Texting language

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Letter: Ticket the bad apples in Powell River

Letter: Ticket the bad apples in Powell River

I read the recent article regarding charging a parking fee for electric vehicles and came away a bit perplexed [ City of Powell River Council votes for fees to charge electric vehicles ,” January 17 ].
Kicking the Clutter: Stop piling, start filing your tax papers

Kicking the Clutter: Stop piling, start filing your tax papers

Every year thousands of Canadians put off doing taxes and wait until the last minute, rushing to find receipts and documents scattered all over the house, garage and car.
Student Life: Dealing with an imbalance

Student Life: Dealing with an imbalance

Do you ever have that feeling when all you want to do is collapse in bed and hide under the covers, when you’re so tired but you can’t seem to fall asleep, when talking to people seems like a chore that’s just impossible to complete? Your heart wants