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Les Leyne: One clear loser in key vote: Weaver’s B.C. Greens

Les Leyne: One clear loser in key vote: Weaver’s B.C. Greens

New Democrat Sheila Malcolmson maintained the status quo in Nanaimo and B.C. Wednesday night. The big new development was the Green collapse. Malcolmson withstood a strong challenge from B.C.
Letter: Is there a war on B&Bs in Powell River?

Letter: Is there a war on B&Bs in Powell River?

Has our City of Powell River council decided to declare war on B&Bs [“ City considers short-term rental fee ,” January 25]? I don’t recall seeing the declaration of a city policy regarding B&Bs.
Money Sense with the LVCU: trimming borrowing costs and bulking up your credit score

Money Sense with the LVCU: trimming borrowing costs and bulking up your credit score

With the hoopla of the holidays now behind us, we’re considering our New Years’ resolutions. Year after year, improving finances ranks among the top resolutions people make.
Student Life: Commuting to school

Student Life: Commuting to school

We don’t often think about what goes into the journey to school. We usually assume a school bus is en route to pick us up, or we have a parent to drive us. However, sometimes it isn’t that easy.
Viewpoint: CPI is the lie destroying Canada’s middle class

Viewpoint: CPI is the lie destroying Canada’s middle class

In Canada, our government’s policies have helped create financial distress for almost half of our country’s working middle class.
Health: A heads-up for millennials

Health: A heads-up for millennials

Who are the millennials? They are a group of people typically born between the 1980s and 2000s, and are generally characterized as hip, independent thinkers.
Cartoon: Loop road

Cartoon: Loop road

What do you think of this week's editorial cartoon?
A warm welcome to winter semester

A warm welcome to winter semester

It is a new year, new semester and a new you, right? Winter break was for sleeping in, TV and Netflix binging, delicious home-made food and a relaxed laid back mode. It's time to shift the gears.
Here's how to attract birds to your garden - and why

Here's how to attract birds to your garden - and why

When is a gardener not a birder? We can’t think of an answer. Truth is, gardeners love birds, much as sailors love wind. Now is a good time to consider how you can attract more birds to your yard or balcony.
Editorial: Kudos to Powell River businesses

Editorial: Kudos to Powell River businesses

Next weekend area businesses will be lauded for their efforts in providing great customer service and products when Powell River Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual business awards.