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Student Life: No one is invincible

Student Life: No one is invincible

Mental health is a real and current issue; even if it’s on the inside, it can have lasting effects. We see it more and more in everyone, and although it varies in degrees that doesn’t mean we haven’t all experienced it in some way or another.
Viewpoint: Animal agriculture impacts climate change

Viewpoint: Animal agriculture impacts climate change

As the advocate of our local Meatless Monday initiative, I was inspired to write in response to the recent viewpoint [“ Meatless Monday an odd choice for funds ,” February 15] in the Peak .
How to do Disneyland in a day and not lose your mind

How to do Disneyland in a day and not lose your mind

Happiest Place on Earth can stay that way with these important tips
Comment: Indigenous languages are central to culture and survival

Comment: Indigenous languages are central to culture and survival

On Thursday, we celebrated International Mother Language Day to recognize the importance of language diversity worldwide. This month, the B.C.
Criticism follows release of Canada's new Food Guide

Criticism follows release of Canada's new Food Guide

Criticism follows release of Canada's Food Guide Release of the 2019 Canada's Food Guide has been followed by many opinion pieces and press releases from the food industry, healthcare professionals and the public on what should, or should not have be
Cartoon: Anti-bullying month

Cartoon: Anti-bullying month

What do you think about this week's cartoon? Check out the editorial , too.
Editorial: Caring spirit

Editorial: Caring spirit

February is anti-bullying month, and next week, Wednesday, February 27, marks the 2019 Pink Shirt Day. This year the campaign is bringing attention to cyberbullying.
Letter: A taste of things to come

Letter: A taste of things to come

Climate Action Powell River (CAPR) Board of Directors would like to thank John Wilkinson for his constructive criticism and supportive suggestions published in the Peak last Friday regarding our Meatless Monday initiative [“Viewpoint: Meatless Monday
Les Leyne: With budget, NDP determined to show how much they care

Les Leyne: With budget, NDP determined to show how much they care

One of the core NDP beliefs is that the previous B.C. Liberal regime didn’t spend enough money on people. It ran “surpluses for surpluses’ sake,” Finance Minister Carole James reiterated Tuesday.
BALDREY: Trudeau’s ace up his sleeve is other party leaders

BALDREY: Trudeau’s ace up his sleeve is other party leaders

While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to take a drubbing over the whole Jody Wilson-Raybould/SNC Lavalin affair it is far from clear whether any fall in his popularity will extend to B.C.