Opinion

April Fools’ Day is the one day of the year when practical scheming is not just acceptable, it is even appreciated, and possibly, for those who have had their morning cup of coffee, expected.

After the basic necessities of life, as one English author wrote, stories are what people most need.

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Rumours continue This is part two of a two-part letter to the editor. See the Peak on March 18 for part one . Now, I am not a “raging hippy” (not even sure I know what that is) that will raise a placard at the sound of a chainsaw.

by Paul McMahon City of Powell River Council has decided to reduce the city tax level for 7.35 per cent (398 residential properties) by 41 per cent, with the elimination of the flat tax.

Fifty-four million dollars is being stripped out of BC public education over the next two years.

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Responsible citizens Recently, my husband, Paul Maurais, was riding his bike on the power line, just south of the substation on the trail to Artaban Street.

by Peter McGuigan It should be no surprise if Canada’s New Democratic Party leader Thomas Mulcair’s prediction, that “the Harper government is planning to cut $36 billion in healthcare transfers to the provinces” [ Peak , March 4] happens.

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