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Opinion: There's good reason to be wary of travelling on a plane during a pandemic

Opinion: There's good reason to be wary of travelling on a plane during a pandemic

Opinion: Breaking down the 'pseudo-legal arguments' a Vancouver restaurant is trying to use to avoid legal sanctions

Opinion: Breaking down the 'pseudo-legal arguments' a Vancouver restaurant is trying to use to avoid legal sanctions

$100,000 fine for trespassing? A "common law" jurisdiction? A Vancouver restaurant can post all the signs they want: they are still bound by the terms of licenses, contracts, leases, and, yes...public health orders.
On fifth anniversary of treaty signing, North Island-Powell River MP notes perseverance of Tla'amin Nation

On fifth anniversary of treaty signing, North Island-Powell River MP notes perseverance of Tla'amin Nation

"...we celebrate your perseverance and your dedication to providing a better and brighter future for your nation and ultimately for all Canadians." ~ Rachel Blaney
Powell River mayor Dave Formosa (Qwyk) congratulates Tla'amin Nation on anniversary of treaty signing

Powell River mayor Dave Formosa (Qwyk) congratulates Tla'amin Nation on anniversary of treaty signing

The highest honour I have received in my tenure as mayor is to have been given the Tla’amin traditional name of Qwyk by the elders. ~ Dave Formosa
Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA comments on Tla'amin Nation treaty anniversary

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA comments on Tla'amin Nation treaty anniversary

Signing the treaty was an historic act that took wisdom and effort from Tla’amin elders and leaders – and over 20 years, to negotiate. ~ Nicholas Simons
Public confidence in government’s pandemic management waning: poll

Public confidence in government’s pandemic management waning: poll

51% of Canadians satisfied with federal efforts to fight COVID-19 crisis
Who’s Your Doggy? A silver lining for pandemic puppies

Who’s Your Doggy? A silver lining for pandemic puppies

How can we socialize a puppy, especially toward people, during a pandemic?
Cartoon: Old-growth museum

Cartoon: Old-growth museum

What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon?
Editorial: Vaccination clinic in Powell River provides double the benefit

Editorial: Vaccination clinic in Powell River provides double the benefit

A combination of good weather outside, and socially distanced seating inside, is allowing residents in certain stages of the process to catch up, almost the way they would at one of the many festivals, sporting events or other community gatherings cancelled due to coronavirus.
Most Canadians favour boycotting next year’s Beijing Olympics, poll finds

Most Canadians favour boycotting next year’s Beijing Olympics, poll finds

54% of those surveyed say Canada should not send athletes to the 2022 Winter Games.