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Viewpoint: Why you should vote ‘yes’ to proportional representation
During the 2017 BC election, I spoke to a lot of voters across BC, but one conversation stood out. I was speaking with a young man in a riding considered a “safe seat” for the BC Liberals.
Oct 23, 2018 3:30 PM
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BALDREY: New mayors may throw wrench in NDP machine
The outcome of the municipal elections in Metro Vancouver will undoubtedly have a serious impact on the provincial political scene in a number of instances.
Oct 23, 2018 2:49 PM
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GUEST OPINION: Regarding moustaches
Once again, in support of prostate cancer awareness month, guys across Canada will go through several awkward stages while growing out their perfect moustache as part of the November “Movember” movement.
Oct 23, 2018 7:00 AM
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Les Leyne: Second vote raises mistrust of referendum
Even as people start marking their ballots in the proportional-representation referendum, MLAs are still debating a late addition to the equation.
Oct 23, 2018 12:31 AM
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How the Cold War started in Canada
In the snowy evening of an Ottawa winter, shortly after the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a family of three huddled in a small apartment. The curtains were drawn, the conversation quiet. Fear cloaked the room.
Oct 22, 2018 3:37 PM
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Not all fats created equal
Low-fat diets gained popularity in the 1980s as fat was demonized for causing weight gain and chronic disease. Despite the growing fear of fat, Canada had one of the highest rates of trans fat intake in the world through the 1990s.
Oct 21, 2018 3:36 PM
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Letter: Don’t give city away
On September 6, 2018, City of Powell River entered into a 99-year lease with 1170987 B.C. LTD (Gaoshi Holdings, Canada) for $600,000 for 11.
Oct 19, 2018 1:00 PM
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Editorial: Voter pride
Election day is tomorrow and if advance polls are a measure, voter turnout could break a decline over the three previous elections. A total of 1,258 people cast pre-election day ballots, an historic high for City of Powell River.
Oct 19, 2018 8:00 AM
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Cartoon: Election day in Powell River
What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon?
Oct 19, 2018 6:00 AM
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Editorial: Wipe out old records for pot possession
Now that it is legal to possess marijuana for personal consumption, a question arises.
Oct 19, 2018 12:01 AM
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