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Letter: Loop logic

Letter: Loop logic

In its November 20, 2018 edition, the Peak published the story, “ALC (Agricultural Land Commission) orders City of Powell River to remove road.
Editorial: Deadline day for referendum packages

Editorial: Deadline day for referendum packages

When the deadline passes for returning 2018 Referendum on Electoral Reform voting packages to Elections BC at 4:30 pm today, residents in Powell River will still be in the dark as to what system the province will use in its next provincial election.
Letter: Sad attitude

Letter: Sad attitude

In answer to Cameron Bailey’s letter [“One-sided imposition,” November 23], I was saddened to see the NIMBY (not in my back yard) attitude emanating from my community.
LDN recalls treatment, not addiction

LDN recalls treatment, not addiction

LDN or Low Dose Naltrexone was patented in 1984 for the treatment of opioid addictions. It has also been used exclusively for the preventing opioid overdoses of fentanyl. Exciting new research has emerged using a very low dose of naltrexone from .
OUR VIEW: It's time to restore Canada's faith in the RCMP

OUR VIEW: It's time to restore Canada's faith in the RCMP

More than two years has passed since former RCMP commissioner Bob Paulson issued an open apology to all women who had served or were currently serving on the force.
Les Leyne: New way to get to same place

Les Leyne: New way to get to same place

Premier John Horgan and B.C. Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver will get a barrage of questions today about an upcoming showdown everyone is expecting.
Viewpoint: Say no to the wolf in sheep’s clothing

Viewpoint: Say no to the wolf in sheep’s clothing

If you woke tomorrow to the sound of drilling, blasting, earth removal and trucks as the creation of a subsea pipeline begins on the shores of our mainland community, how would you respond? It could happen in the not too distant future and I hope peo
Comment: An effective climate plan must be bold and can’t include LNG

Comment: An effective climate plan must be bold and can’t include LNG

Two weeks ago, I listened to a woman tell the terrifying story of how she escaped with her five-month-old son from the fire that engulfed Paradise, California. She described how the guardrails were burning on both sides of the road.
Heart of the Matter: Selfishness as self-care

Heart of the Matter: Selfishness as self-care

My summer was extremely busy this year, it almost felt like I missed out on it between work, school and moving.
Stress contributes to unhealthy diet

Stress contributes to unhealthy diet

During the holiday season cookie exchanges, potlucks and other special meals take center stage and making healthy choices can prove difficult. Navigating workplace holiday functions and the overload of treats available at work can be overwhelming.