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Viewpoint: Say no to the wolf in sheep’s clothing

Viewpoint: Say no to the wolf in sheep’s clothing

If you woke tomorrow to the sound of drilling, blasting, earth removal and trucks as the creation of a subsea pipeline begins on the shores of our mainland community, how would you respond? It could happen in the not too distant future and I hope peo
Comment: An effective climate plan must be bold and can’t include LNG

Comment: An effective climate plan must be bold and can’t include LNG

Two weeks ago, I listened to a woman tell the terrifying story of how she escaped with her five-month-old son from the fire that engulfed Paradise, California. She described how the guardrails were burning on both sides of the road.
Heart of the Matter: Selfishness as self-care

Heart of the Matter: Selfishness as self-care

My summer was extremely busy this year, it almost felt like I missed out on it between work, school and moving.
Stress contributes to unhealthy diet

Stress contributes to unhealthy diet

During the holiday season cookie exchanges, potlucks and other special meals take center stage and making healthy choices can prove difficult. Navigating workplace holiday functions and the overload of treats available at work can be overwhelming.
Editorial: Decorate, or wait

Editorial: Decorate, or wait

When is too early for holiday decorations? Once the calendar turns to December 1 tomorrow, most conversations about when to erect a tree inside the house or put up lights and other decorative items outside will be in full swing for those who choose t
Comment: True reconciliation in B.C. requires implementing UN declaration

Comment: True reconciliation in B.C. requires implementing UN declaration

In the span of a decade, we have moved from the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples being largely absent from political and public discourse in B.C. to it being fully endorsed by both the federal and provincial governments.
Cartoon: Essential service?

Cartoon: Essential service?

What do you think of the Canadian government's decision to legislate postal workers in Powell River and across Canada back to work ?
Healthy Living: Silencing the inner critic

Healthy Living: Silencing the inner critic

A lot of us, myself included, are in or have been in a long-term negative relationship that we accept and allow to happen daily; a psychologically damaging and, possibly, physically abusive relationship that we inadvertently continue without much ref
CAR CARE: Follow these tips if you get a windshield chip

CAR CARE: Follow these tips if you get a windshield chip

Clear packing tape a quick fix if you can't get to a repair shop
Letter: Seeking fairness in City of Powell River election

Letter: Seeking fairness in City of Powell River election

I would like to try and clear up some misconceptions about why I chose to challenge the recent civic election results wherein I lost to Mr.