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Viewpoint: Being a mom is one of the toughest jobs in the world

Viewpoint: Being a mom is one of the toughest jobs in the world

As Mother’s Day approaches, I fondly remember many of my mother’s frequently used expressions. Growing up in a house with four kids, my mother had her hands full while my dad was at work.
Editorial: Who’s your mommy?

Editorial: Who’s your mommy?

A never-ending number of monikers apply to moms. Even those who have a full-time career with its own title can add caregiver, career consultant, confidant, relationship adviser, therapist and life coach to the list, to name a few.
Cartoon: Mother's Day

Cartoon: Mother's Day

What are you doing for your mom today?
Column: Crow characters

Column: Crow characters

You and I have a personality, because we’re persons. Also our pet dogs and cats might have a personality, since we’re so interdependent. Interestingly, the word’s source is the Latin “persona,” denoting an ancient Roman actor’s mask.
BALDREY: There's a lot of screaming and yelling in Canadian discourse right now

BALDREY: There's a lot of screaming and yelling in Canadian discourse right now

Canadians sure seem angry these days. They are booting governments from office at a regular clip. They are electing leaders who make no bones about wanting to destroy the status quo and wage war with other governments in order to get their way.
Forget turning off the taps to B.C. - let's turn off the yelling and fighting

Forget turning off the taps to B.C. - let's turn off the yelling and fighting

Canadians sure seem angry these days. They are booting provincial governments from office at a regular clip. They are electing leaders who make no bones about wanting to destroy the status quo and wage war with other governments.
Letter: Agriculture Land Commission has its pound of flesh

Letter: Agriculture Land Commission has its pound of flesh

The Agriculture Land Commission (ALC) could have done better in its denial of City of Powell River Council’s appeal to the order to remove an extension to Hemlock Street [“ Agricultural Land Commission rules against City of Powell River appeal ,” Apr
Comment: Growing numbers of seniors lack support of family or friends

Comment: Growing numbers of seniors lack support of family or friends

What happens when a person grows older and can no longer make health and financial decisions for themselves — but also doesn’t have family or friends who can make those decisions on their behalf? Health and social services use a hard-hitting term to
Cartoon: ALC/City of Powell River ruling

Cartoon: ALC/City of Powell River ruling

What do you think of this week's editorial cartoon about the Agricultural Land Commision's recent ruling to deny City of Powell River's appeal regarding land on Hemlock Street?
Guest editorial: Our ocean is not a dumping ground

Guest editorial: Our ocean is not a dumping ground

Did you know marine life can become entangled and killed in ghost nets, plastic bands and other types of debris? Worldwide, more than 200 species are impacted daily by debris entanglement.