Powell River Opinion News

Opinion: Defunding the police is a move towards community safety

The large budgets allotted for urban policing must be reconsidered so that communities can explore safer alternatives.

Apr 20, 2022 1:39 PM Read more >

Opinion: Squamish folks find there’s something about Powell River

'Much of the real estate pressure has come from Squamish — 17% of purchasers in February.'

Apr 20, 2022 11:17 AM Read more >

Cartoon: Enough about me

Apr 19, 2022 5:52 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: 'I want my flag back,' says sticker's creator

Victoria man unhappy that Canadian flag has been co-opted for political purposes

Apr 19, 2022 3:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: Poilievre sounds like Trump. Will that wreck the Conservatives?

Conservative leadership candidates all seem to hate each other.

Apr 18, 2022 6:30 AM Read more >

Opinion: British Columbians seeing less distracted driving: poll

Percentage of B.C. residents witnessing drivers phoning or texting has dropped by nine points in two years.

Apr 18, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Cartoon: Soul searching Easter Bunny

Apr 17, 2022 12:34 AM Read more >

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.

Apr 16, 2022 4:43 PM Read more >

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.

Apr 15, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

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

Apr 14, 2022 3:30 PM Read more >