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Hong Kong hot potato landing squarely in British Columbia’s lap

Hong Kong hot potato landing squarely in British Columbia’s lap

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can’t afford to take his eye off the festering dispute with China
Editorial: Passing the buck

Editorial: Passing the buck

A large sign on the city-owned garbage bin at the south harbour in Powell River states the following: Bins are provided for harbour patron use only. No household garbage accepted.
Cartoon: Garbage bins

Cartoon: Garbage bins

What do you think of this week's editorial cartoon? Have you read the story about household waste being dumped in Powell River's south harbour bin ?
Letter: Overgrown hedges

Letter: Overgrown hedges

Dave and Marg Hodgins wrote about the accessibility difficulties they have encountered now that their son is in a wheelchair [“ Letter: Accessibility improvements missing simple steps ,” July 25].
Opinion: The one thing the BC Liberals and BC NDP share a love for

Opinion: The one thing the BC Liberals and BC NDP share a love for

Thank goodness for megaprojects. That is a major takeaway from Central 1 Credit Union’s three-year forecast for the B.C. economy, which comes amidst fears of a global recession.
CarbonWise: From caring to climate action

CarbonWise: From caring to climate action

Climate Action Powell River and VIU professor urge people to care about climate change
Editorial: Life on the coast

Editorial: Life on the coast

“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” The famous quote above, most often attributed to Benjamin Franklin, is often repeated and rarely added to.
Focus on Film: Rocketman shoots for the moon but misses its target

Focus on Film: Rocketman shoots for the moon but misses its target

There is always a time in the writer's journey when they are faced with making critical decisions in plot development, character arcs and story.
Cartoon: Blackberry Festival

Cartoon: Blackberry Festival

What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon? Are you going to the Blackberry Street Party on Marine Avenue in Powell River tonight?
Letter: Why destroy edible fruit?

Letter: Why destroy edible fruit?

I very much enjoyed the editorial on the joy of blackberries in the last Peak [“Bumper crop arrives just in time for Powell River's Blackberry Festival,” August 9]].