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Poll: More than 80 per cent of qathet region respondents plan to stay close to home over the holidays

Poll: More than 80 per cent of qathet region respondents plan to stay close to home over the holidays

Majority not planning to travel within the province
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Omicron variant saps confidence that worst of pandemic is over

Omicron variant saps confidence that worst of pandemic is over

Just under half of Canadians believe COVID-19 will not worsen, while one-third are not optimistic about outlook, poll finds.
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Letter: Think of people who have suffered

Letter: Think of people who have suffered

Our reputation would be greatly advanced if we welcomed the change as heartily as we do for peoples from all over the world. ~ Susan Jersak
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Let’s Talk Trash: Skip the bling

Let’s Talk Trash: Skip the bling

Sparkly holiday décor is nostalgic for many, but is it really what we are truly seeking?
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Letter: We can’t rewrite history

Letter: We can’t rewrite history

Democratic societies are founded on one vote/one person and acceptance of the verdict. This removes all doubts. ~ Ted Cooper
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Financial Focus: Donating to a charity that reflects your values

Financial Focus: Donating to a charity that reflects your values

If you are new to charitable giving or would like to begin, there are some important considerations.
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Cartoon: Gift requests

Cartoon: Gift requests

What's on your wish list?
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Editorial: It’s more important now than ever to shop locally

Editorial: It’s more important now than ever to shop locally

Choosing to purchase from a business not based in the qathet region sends that money out of the community forever...
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Letter: Hard and fascinating time for Powell River

Letter: Hard and fascinating time for Powell River

If the mill can be repurposed into a production site for truly clean energy then there is an interesting path forward. ~ John Young
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Proposed city parking fees panned by most Metro Vancouver drivers

Proposed city parking fees panned by most Metro Vancouver drivers

Only 28% think charging a fee to drivers who park on residential streets overnight is a good idea, while 64% think it is a bad idea, poll finds.
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