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Viewpoint: A tribute to amputee veterans

Viewpoint: A tribute to amputee veterans

As Remembrance Day approaches, I would like to pay tribute to the amputee veterans who founded The War Amps, which marks its 100th anniversary this year.
Les Leyne: Intent aside, new MLA-recall rules look suspicious

Les Leyne: Intent aside, new MLA-recall rules look suspicious

The New Democrat government has some valid reasons for changing the rules around the petition process allowing voters to fire MLAs mid-term.
Letter: Referendum options add to confusion

Letter: Referendum options add to confusion

The electoral referendum has me and others wondering about a few things [“Proportional representation: Why you should vote no,’ October 26].
COLUMN: B.C. Liberals are finally back in the game

COLUMN: B.C. Liberals are finally back in the game

They have been in the doldrums since they were dumped from power 16 months ago, but this past weekend may prove to be the time that B.C. Liberals finally got themselves back in the game.
Les Leyne: Proportional representation pre-debate in legislature moves no one

Les Leyne: Proportional representation pre-debate in legislature moves no one

B.C. politicians staged a pre-debate debate Monday morning that made a couple of things clear.
Heart of the Matter: The wonderful world of lubes, part three

Heart of the Matter: The wonderful world of lubes, part three

The third and final piece of this series on personal lubricants has arrived, and it’s one of my favourites.
CarbonWise: Strategic approach to climate change

CarbonWise: Strategic approach to climate change

The title of this column, CarbonWise, is the name of one of the programs that has been started by Climate Action Powell River (CAPR).
Letter: Listen, engage and debate

Letter: Listen, engage and debate

I must admit my jaw hit the deck when I read the headline for cancellation of the Munk Debate [“ Federal NDP call for cancellation of Munk Debate ,” November 2]. Full disclosure, I am right wing and conservative.
Blog: Too many people are still planning to avoid a flu shot

Blog: Too many people are still planning to avoid a flu shot

Do people like getting the flu? I have to ask that because in an Insights West poll conducted on behalf of London Drugs, 37% of Western Canadians are not planning on getting a flu shot. Personally, I don’t like getting the flu.
Cartoon: Tank removal

Cartoon: Tank removal

What do you think about this week's cartoon? Are you happy the fuel tanks on Powell River's waterfront have been demolished ?