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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.
Les Leyne: House is looking shaky over Speaker's role

Les Leyne: House is looking shaky over Speaker's role

B.C.’s precariously balanced legislature was further destabilized Monday as the Opposition continued to question the Speaker’s judgment over the suspension of his two top officials.
Viewpoint: Harvesting shellfish in the Powell River area

Viewpoint: Harvesting shellfish in the Powell River area

My concern is that racism and xenophobia will kill any opportunity for this economic “pearl” to grow, writes a resident.
Cartoon: Black Friday

Cartoon: Black Friday

What do you think of this week's cartoon? Do you plan and save for Black Friday ?
Editorial: Shopping frenzy

Editorial: Shopping frenzy

When shoppers prepare for the binge event that is Black Friday, sales are on their minds.
Editorial: How can Plecas be an impartial House referee?

Editorial: How can Plecas be an impartial House referee?

Members of the legislative assembly of B.C. need to be asking vigourous questions about Tuesday’s suspension of the clerk of the legislature and the sergeant-at-arms, and particularly, the role of Speaker Darryl Plecas in the matter.
Letter: One-sided imposition

Letter: One-sided imposition

In answer to Darren Bennett's letter [" In support of inclusion ," November 16], I must bring a few observations to the table. Bennett seems to be all in favour of blanket "inclusion" of anyone, while dismissing the concerns of potential neighbours.
Viewpoint: Fentanyl crisis affects everyone

Viewpoint: Fentanyl crisis affects everyone

Our family lost a loved son and brother at the age of 26 to a fentanyl poisoning on April 24, 2017. Ryan was one of 124 people last April in BC to lose their life and one of 1,400 British Columbians in 2017 due to drug overdose.
Les Leyne: Surreal. Out of the blue, two quietest guys in room end up doing perp walk

Les Leyne: Surreal. Out of the blue, two quietest guys in room end up doing perp walk

We passed each other in the hallway a dozen times a day. We’d exchange pleasant digs with one another. I’d tease them about their vast responsibilities, they’d give me digs about my puny role in comparison, and cite dress code violations to boot.