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Cartoon: Pandemic inflation

Cartoon: Pandemic inflation

How has COVID-19 affected your pocketbook?
Who was Israel Wood Powell?

Who was Israel Wood Powell?

A curious tale of colonialism, coercion and corruption
Perspective: Commemoration and Contestation

Perspective: Commemoration and Contestation

Multiculturalism is enthusiastically embraced by Canadians, which gives the impression of a cohesive, tolerant, welcoming nation. For whom? ~ Kirsten Van’t Schip
COVID year has put a dent in some Canadians’ pride in their country

COVID year has put a dent in some Canadians’ pride in their country

Pandemic economic fallout, residential school graves have dampened enthusiasm at Canada Day, poll suggests
Viewpoint: We are all treaty people

Viewpoint: We are all treaty people

And our partners have invited us to a conversation
Near and Far: Let’s do the right thing

Near and Far: Let’s do the right thing

As the issue of renaming Powell River has circulated throughout the community, a range of views have been expressed. ~ John Young
Powell River mayor recognizes National Indigenous History Month

Powell River mayor recognizes National Indigenous History Month

June is when we are reminded to continue to celebrate the connection and collaboration we share with Indigenous Peoples of this and neighbouring regions ~ Dave Formosa
Automated speed enforcement in B.C. gets green light from public in poll

Automated speed enforcement in B.C. gets green light from public in poll

Cameras to detect speeding at intersections have approval of 71% of British Columbians, survey finds.
North Island-Powell River MP praises class of 2021

North Island-Powell River MP praises class of 2021

As you’ve navigated your way through the COVID-19 pandemic, I hope you’ve also learned some things about yourself, what you value and hold dear, and what you are able to overcome ~ Rachel Blaney
Powell River mayor commends grade 12 students on graduation milestone

Powell River mayor commends grade 12 students on graduation milestone

This class has the unique quality of having graduated through a global pandemic – a feat that has no doubt equipped these students with resilience in an especially pivotal time of life. ~ Dave Formosa