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Editorial: Powell River and qathet elections offer multiple choices

Editorial: Powell River and qathet elections offer multiple choices

When answering a question or making a decision, most people prefer a multiple-choice option.
Comment: Understanding the downward trend in unionization

Comment: Understanding the downward trend in unionization

In B.C., the rate of unionization has dropped significantly in recent decades. The trend has persisted through many business cycles and provincial governments of different political stripes.
PARENTING TODAY: Get involved when it comes to your child’s education

PARENTING TODAY: Get involved when it comes to your child’s education

There is a piece of paper sitting on the kitchen counter. You try to ignore it. It won’t go away. You try to throw it away but you know that’s not right, so it just sits there. It’s a notice from Briana’s school.
Viewpoint: Use privilege to create change in Powell River

Viewpoint: Use privilege to create change in Powell River

If you are part of the largest ethnic group in Canada (Caucasian), do you recognize that you were born into a privileged position? Do you realize you hold privilege not only in your own country but also around the world? If you have never heard of th
Les Leyne: Government’s field of dreams is full of gas

Les Leyne: Government’s field of dreams is full of gas

The legislature committee conducting hearings on next year’s budget got a brief overview from Finance Minister Carole James on Monday of where all the money is going.
CANINE CONNECTION: Take steps to get past growling pains

CANINE CONNECTION: Take steps to get past growling pains

When you hear a growl, give Fido a second listen
Opinion: This is what you can expect in B.C. when the pot laws change

Opinion: This is what you can expect in B.C. when the pot laws change

'Bootlegging' will still be illegal in B.C.
Fruits of her labour

Fruits of her labour

Popping lids is my jam. I would like to say that I completely made up this phrase myself because I am infinitely clever and witty however I stole it from a friend of mine.
Lawrie McFarlane: Judges went every which way on critical pipeline decision

Lawrie McFarlane: Judges went every which way on critical pipeline decision

The Federal Court of Appeal’s decision to halt the Trans Mountain pipeline should be of concern to every Canadian. I say this not because of the judgment that was pronounced, but because of the way it was reached.
Editorial: Prostate tests raise difficult questions

Editorial: Prostate tests raise difficult questions

The predicament of a Victoria resident who was diagnosed with Stage 3 prostate cancer after being denied a blood test has generated both sympathy and controversy. Grant McKenzie was refused a prostate specific antigen test at age 53.