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Editorial: Ready, set, campaign

Editorial: Ready, set, campaign

Voters in North Island-Powell River riding, along with Canadians across the country, will be heading to the polls on October 21. Locally we will be watching to see if the weakness of the NDP nationally will have an impact on incumbent Rachel Blaney.
Jack Knox: For Trudeau, it’s looking to be a bumpier ride

Jack Knox: For Trudeau, it’s looking to be a bumpier ride

On the very first day of the election campaign, the media bus drove into Justin Trudeau’s plane at the Victoria airport. As metaphors go, that’s not bad.
Cartoon: Welcome back to school

Cartoon: Welcome back to school

What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon?
Healthy Living: Borders and boundaries in our lives

Healthy Living: Borders and boundaries in our lives

Better health is a perpetual pursuit. In different stages and situations, we need different tools and support, however, happiness is the common, universal goal.
Opinion: Federal Green-NDP battle just got so dirty and personal

Opinion: Federal Green-NDP battle just got so dirty and personal

The undercard in the federal election campaign has become a bruising fight. This would be the deteriorating relationship between the federal Green Party and the NDP.
Editorial: Concession of convenience

Editorial: Concession of convenience

Is there a reason that multiple concession operators have come and gone at Powell River Recreation Complex over recent years? Once again, the city is seeking, or, according to director of parks, recreation and culture Ray Boogaards, in negotiations w
Cartoon: Closed concession

Cartoon: Closed concession

What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon? Do you frequent the concession at Powell River Recreation Complex when it's open?
Report on B.C. gas prices a 'painful portrait' with no close look at taxes' role

Report on B.C. gas prices a 'painful portrait' with no close look at taxes' role

The B.C. Utilities Commission released its final report on its inquiry into high gasoline prices Friday
Cartoon: Winter kale

Cartoon: Winter kale

What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon? Are you planning to grow vegetables for winter harvesting ?
Healthy Living: Facing fear with mindfulness

Healthy Living: Facing fear with mindfulness

Needless fear will make bad life decisions for you unless it’s mindfully confronted. Fear doesn’t wreck the party alone, either.