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Column: We're plagued

Column: We're plagued

A friend in Florence told me everyone there is talking about the coronavirus, or COVID-19, which has arrived in Italy with a vengeance.
February 29 is a bonus day

February 29 is a bonus day

Once every four years, many people get what they ask for. More time.
Cartoon: Aging hospital

Cartoon: Aging hospital

What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon? Have you read the story about required upgrades at Powell River General Hospital ?
Letter: Time for bold action

Letter: Time for bold action

There is a grain of truth in the “big brother” cartoon on page six of last week’s [February 21] Peak , considering the historical freedoms we enjoy in our prosperous Canadian society.
Editorial: 'Trust us,' say health officials on COVID-19. But can we afford to?

Editorial: 'Trust us,' say health officials on COVID-19. But can we afford to?

Plenty of questions plus lack of transparency raise worries regarding community safety amidst the spread of the novel coronavirus
Kicking the Clutter: What kind of procrastinator are you?

Kicking the Clutter: What kind of procrastinator are you?

Part one: The Wishful Thinker
Les Leyne: Ferry arguments raise doubts about plans

Les Leyne: Ferry arguments raise doubts about plans

There’s a certain amount of friction behind the scenes among B.C. Ferries, the NDP government and the independent ferries commissioner. It leaves the impression B.C.
Editorial: Take it easy on the refs

Editorial: Take it easy on the refs

As one festival ends, another begins. Thanks to Powell River Film Festival and Powell River Festival of the Performing Arts, among a bevy of other local happenings, February is far from a dull month.
Friday Flex: Pushing beyond the comfort zone

Friday Flex: Pushing beyond the comfort zone

I recently started to learn how to do a handstand. I’m not sure if there was ever a time in my life, even when I was a bouncy little kid, that I could do a handstand.
Cartoon: Driving quotas

Cartoon: Driving quotas

What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon? Have you read the story regarding a resolution calling for monitoring vehicle odometers ?