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Viewpoint: Why you should vote ‘yes’ to proportional representation

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.
BALDREY: New mayors may throw wrench in NDP machine

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.
GUEST OPINION: Regarding moustaches

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.
Les Leyne: Second vote raises mistrust of referendum

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.
How the Cold War started in Canada

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.
Not all fats created equal

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.
Letter: Don’t give city away

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.
Editorial: Voter pride

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.
Cartoon: Election day in Powell River

Cartoon: Election day in Powell River

What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon?
Editorial: Wipe out old records for pot possession

Editorial: Wipe out old records for pot possession

Now that it is legal to possess marijuana for personal consumption, a question arises.