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Young Canadians continue to be more likely to believe in astrology, other supernatural concepts

Young Canadians continue to be more likely to believe in astrology, other supernatural concepts

Western Canadian provinces see highest level of belief in concepts like haunted houses and clairvoyance
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Jack Knox's year in fan mail: 'I used to love reading your columns, but...'

Jack Knox's year in fan mail: 'I used to love reading your columns, but...'

[Bleeping] columnist shares [bleeping] 2021 nastygrams
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Healthy Living: Finally, 2022 begins

Healthy Living: Finally, 2022 begins

"We need rituals and ceremonies with our families. It’s who we are in our DNA and makes us human, a tribal instinct 200,000 years in the making." ~ Robert Skender
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New Year’s greetings: qathet Regional District chair Patrick Brabazon

New Year’s greetings: qathet Regional District chair Patrick Brabazon

"While some of us labour in the trenches, others are at the forefront of the seemingly endless battle with COVID."
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New Year’s greetings: Powell River Board of Education chair Dale Lawson

New Year’s greetings: Powell River Board of Education chair Dale Lawson

"Before we can wrap up 2021, we need to pause for a moment to acknowledge and appreciate the respective contributions we’ve each made to get through another difficult year."
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Cartoon: Forgotten mask

Cartoon: Forgotten mask

Are you bundling up to keep your cheeks and nose warm?
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Editorial: Best laid plans

Editorial: Best laid plans

Did you make a resolution on January 1, 2021? Were you successful in achieving the desired outcome?
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Jack Knox: Oh deer, drinking won't lift New Year's spirits

Jack Knox: Oh deer, drinking won't lift New Year's spirits

Funny thing, New Year’s. It’s the night dedicated to ­staying up late* doing to excess those things that you promise you’re going to stop doing in the ­morning. (*During the ­pandemic, 9 p.m. qualifies as late.)
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Letter: Project at Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill site could be life-changing for community

Letter: Project at Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill site could be life-changing for community

Considering the well-documented track record of the fossil fuel industry, and the banks thus far in the climate crisis, we need to watch this very closely. ~ Bill Lytle-McGhee
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Jack Knox: 21 non-COVID stories from 2021

Jack Knox: 21 non-COVID stories from 2021

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