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Fertilizer is like an RRSP for your garden

Fertilizer is like an RRSP for your garden

Time to get serious about protecting your garden investment. This is like making a deposit in your RRSP - do it now and reap the rewards later. Put a wrap on your garden in November and you end up with a great looking garden come spring.
Editorial: Lest we forget

Editorial: Lest we forget

Every holiday-related long weekend comes with its share of routines.
Les Leyne: Horgan, Wilkinson clash on voting, accuse each other of being evasive

Les Leyne: Horgan, Wilkinson clash on voting, accuse each other of being evasive

Premier John Horgan and Opposition Leader Andrew Wilkinson alternately accused each other of being afraid of change or hiding details about what it involves during a televised debate Thursday night about the referendum on B.C.’s electoral system.
Cartoon: Electoral reform referendum

Cartoon: Electoral reform referendum

What do you think of this week's editorial cartoon?
Views: Horrors of war brought home

Views: Horrors of war brought home

This Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. It was supposed to be the “war to end all wars,” according to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson.
Many drugs have powerful effect on brain

Many drugs have powerful effect on brain

Our bodies are equipped with a multitude of sensors allowing us to discern different temperatures, feel pain, hear sounds, and distinguish subtle shades of blue, etc.
Letter: Housing dispute requires compassion

Letter: Housing dispute requires compassion

I was sorry to read about the dispute between some residents of Wildwood and inclusion Powell River concerning the possible presence of a “challenged” person in the Wildwood area [“ Conflict tests community inclusiveness ,” November 2].
Viewpoint: A tribute to amputee veterans

Viewpoint: A tribute to amputee veterans

As Remembrance Day approaches, I would like to pay tribute to the amputee veterans who founded The War Amps, which marks its 100th anniversary this year.
Les Leyne: Intent aside, new MLA-recall rules look suspicious

Les Leyne: Intent aside, new MLA-recall rules look suspicious

The New Democrat government has some valid reasons for changing the rules around the petition process allowing voters to fire MLAs mid-term.
Letter: Referendum options add to confusion

Letter: Referendum options add to confusion

The electoral referendum has me and others wondering about a few things [“Proportional representation: Why you should vote no,’ October 26].