Opinion

Painful impasse Let me begin by stating unequivocally that I am not, never have been nor will ever be under the employ of Lafarge or, as of late, LafargeHolcim [“Texada quarry owners take union to court,” January 25].

Elections are a politically charged time for many. As the provincial election draws nearer, Powell River residents will begin to notice more campaigning and strategizing from the candidates in our riding.

When news spread that BC premier Christy Clark was making a rare appearance in Powell River, her first since becoming the leader of our province, reactions were mixed and, at times, quite heated.

On Saturday, January 21, in Vancouver, thousands of people participated in the Women’s March, a worldwide expression of solidarity.

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It has now been three and a half months since LafargeHolcim locked out United Steelworkers Local 816 workers at Texada Quarrying.

Even those who casually follow politics have probably heard of pre-election spending. The closer the elections become, the more announcements about funding seem to materialize from a magical cloud.

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If we could save you almost a half a minute on your next trip by automobile, would you follow the prescription? We can, but more on that later.