Opinion

by Peter McGuigan It should be no surprise if Canada’s New Democratic Party leader Thomas Mulcair’s prediction, that “the Harper government is planning to cut $36 billion in healthcare transfers to the provinces” [ Peak , March 4] happens.

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Over 1,000 people came out to show support for and participate in the opening of Powell River’s newest park Saturday afternoon to the delight of City of Powell River’s parks, recreation and culture department.

Complex access Several weeks ago there was an article in the paper that suggested several new routes that could possibly be developed to ease the perceived congestion at Powell River Recreation Complex when it empties after hockey and various other e

by Tom Wheeler A Vancouver Island – Interior Connector is the concept behind the Third Crossing proposal.

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Crucial starting point Bill C-51 (anti-terrorism) contains one glaring omission. The ultimate terrorist threat to all of us is economic/ecological [“Finding a balance,” February 18].

It might be aimed at stemming terrorist threats, but the Conservative’s anti-terror bill is raising concerns, especially among those who oppose the construction of oil pipelines.

by Peter Schwarzhoff In spite of numerous and substantive reservations, Justin Trudeau has agreed to the passage of a flawed Bill C-51, the so-called anti-terrorism bill, as a way to assure Canadians that the government is responsible for protecting

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