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What makes you successful – trial and error?

What makes you successful – trial and error?

Life is a like a puzzle. Everyone you meet has a special role to play in your life to bring a picture together with the right set of colours and shapes. When their role is finished in your life, they move on.
Life on Mars?

Life on Mars?

Scientists have discovered liquid water on Mars [“Mars shines brighter in evening sky,” July 27], which leads to the possibility of life on Mars, which leads to the possibility of intelligent life on Mars, which is good as there doesn't seem to be mu
Be open to lessons offered by others

Be open to lessons offered by others

When asked how important family has been on his life journey, motivational speaker Nick Vujicic replied, "It was the most important factor.
A closer look at the Whole 30 diet

A closer look at the Whole 30 diet

It could almost go without saying that fad diets are often overly restrictive, lack evidentiary support and ultimately have the potential to cause harm, but I understand that the lure of sensationalized promises can easily draw-in even the savvy cons
Cartoon: Mobile food vending

Cartoon: Mobile food vending

What do you think of this week's cartoon? Read the latest news on a mobile food vending bylaw for City of Powell River, and check out this week's editorial , too.
Editorial: Pay it forward

Editorial: Pay it forward

Children setting up and promoting Kool-Aid stands, or lemonade stands if you prefer, provide some of the most endearing and indelible images of summer.
Talking about disenfranchised grief and loss

Talking about disenfranchised grief and loss

Life is miraculous and beautiful in so many ways, but sometimes life can really, really hurt. I am always amazed at the spectrum of experiences that are represented by my clients. Loss comes in many different forms.
Editorial: Coercing union membership goes too far

Editorial: Coercing union membership goes too far

The B.C. government has announced it will require employees working on any publicly funded construction project to join a union. The decision generated controversy.
Viewpoint: Internet changes political discussions

Viewpoint: Internet changes political discussions

Politics is a dirty word. Should our summer be a politics-free zone? 38% of respondents in a recent Peak online survey thought so.
On talking to adults and children

On talking to adults and children

“Oh my GOSH it’s adorable!” my 3 year old niece declared as she held up the new outfit against her little body. She was opening birthday presents and in true Quin fashion, she was giving us a show as she opened each gift.