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Editorial: Changes afoot

Editorial: Changes afoot

It was a night of shakeups on the political stage. Congratulations to new North Island-Powell River Member of Parliament Rachel Blaney and all those who were victorious across Canada on October 19.
Viewpoint: Exercising a democratic right

Viewpoint: Exercising a democratic right

By Janet Southcott It came as a surprise to most: across the country, advance polling stations were overwhelmed by the turnout of voters. Here in Powell River, I estimate over 2,500 voted between Friday, October 9, and Monday, October 12.
Letters: October 14, 2015

Letters: October 14, 2015

Diversion tactics The woman refusing to remove her nigab is doing nothing illegal [“Candidates square off in question and answer,” October 7].
Editorial: Messy statistics

Editorial: Messy statistics

Like cooking a turkey, statistical analysis is a messy process requiring a thermometer and some stabs in the dark. However, taking the temperature of a community requires more complicated data monitoring than a turkey.
Viewpoint: Recipe for healthy food system lacking

Viewpoint: Recipe for healthy food system lacking

by Kelly Hodgins I recently received a set of old photos of my parents’ Powell River farm from a woman who grew up there in the 1950s.
Letters: October 7, 2015

Letters: October 7, 2015

Vote for healthy oceans Before my husband and I moved to the West Coast we did not really appreciate or realize the extent of the life in and around the ocean. We see the fullness and the rhythm of those waters now in a new light.
Editorial: Bless the press

Editorial: Bless the press

National Newspaper Week may seem like just another token recognized week to some, but for staff at community newspapers across Canada October 4 to 10 is a chance to put aside those looming deadlines, if just momentarily, and reflect on the important
Editorial: Road or no road

Editorial: Road or no road

Is the provincial government serious about examining the feasibility of a road to Vancouver or was the announcement just a diversion to placate ferry-dependent communities who have become increasingly vocal in opposition to BC Ferries? It’s a questio
VIEWPOINT: Unpicked fruit big reason for bear conflicts

VIEWPOINT: Unpicked fruit big reason for bear conflicts

By Francine Ulmer WildSafeBC educates about management of attractants to reduce human-wildlife conflict and fruit trees are one of Powell River’s top bear attractants.
Letters: September 30, 2015

Letters: September 30, 2015

Barr not owner of inn Recent inaccuracies may lead to misunderstandings regarding the old Inn at Westview [“Old hotel needs to come down says council,” August 26]. I would like to set the record straight.