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Comment: True reconciliation in B.C. requires implementing UN declaration

Comment: True reconciliation in B.C. requires implementing UN declaration

In the span of a decade, we have moved from the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples being largely absent from political and public discourse in B.C. to it being fully endorsed by both the federal and provincial governments.
Cartoon: Essential service?

Cartoon: Essential service?

What do you think of the Canadian government's decision to legislate postal workers in Powell River and across Canada back to work ?
Healthy Living: Silencing the inner critic

Healthy Living: Silencing the inner critic

A lot of us, myself included, are in or have been in a long-term negative relationship that we accept and allow to happen daily; a psychologically damaging and, possibly, physically abusive relationship that we inadvertently continue without much ref
CAR CARE: Follow these tips if you get a windshield chip

CAR CARE: Follow these tips if you get a windshield chip

Clear packing tape a quick fix if you can't get to a repair shop
Letter: Seeking fairness in City of Powell River election

Letter: Seeking fairness in City of Powell River election

I would like to try and clear up some misconceptions about why I chose to challenge the recent civic election results wherein I lost to Mr.
Les Leyne: House is looking shaky over Speaker's role

Les Leyne: House is looking shaky over Speaker's role

B.C.’s precariously balanced legislature was further destabilized Monday as the Opposition continued to question the Speaker’s judgment over the suspension of his two top officials.
Viewpoint: Harvesting shellfish in the Powell River area

Viewpoint: Harvesting shellfish in the Powell River area

My concern is that racism and xenophobia will kill any opportunity for this economic “pearl” to grow, writes a resident.
Cartoon: Black Friday

Cartoon: Black Friday

What do you think of this week's cartoon? Do you plan and save for Black Friday ?
Editorial: Shopping frenzy

Editorial: Shopping frenzy

When shoppers prepare for the binge event that is Black Friday, sales are on their minds.
Editorial: How can Plecas be an impartial House referee?

Editorial: How can Plecas be an impartial House referee?

Members of the legislative assembly of B.C. need to be asking vigourous questions about Tuesday’s suspension of the clerk of the legislature and the sergeant-at-arms, and particularly, the role of Speaker Darryl Plecas in the matter.