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Editorial: Concession of convenience

Editorial: Concession of convenience

Is there a reason that multiple concession operators have come and gone at Powell River Recreation Complex over recent years? Once again, the city is seeking, or, according to director of parks, recreation and culture Ray Boogaards, in negotiations w
Cartoon: Closed concession

Cartoon: Closed concession

What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon? Do you frequent the concession at Powell River Recreation Complex when it's open?
Report on B.C. gas prices a 'painful portrait' with no close look at taxes' role

Report on B.C. gas prices a 'painful portrait' with no close look at taxes' role

The B.C. Utilities Commission released its final report on its inquiry into high gasoline prices Friday
Cartoon: Winter kale

Cartoon: Winter kale

What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon? Are you planning to grow vegetables for winter harvesting ?
Healthy Living: Facing fear with mindfulness

Healthy Living: Facing fear with mindfulness

Needless fear will make bad life decisions for you unless it’s mindfully confronted. Fear doesn’t wreck the party alone, either.
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.