Opinion

The two grand political coalitions that have governed this province almost 70 years may well fall part or at the very least go through quite a dramatic transformation if the switch is made to a proportional representation model of electing MLAs.

We learned last week that Statistics Canada wants to compel the country’s nine largest banks to hand over the financial transaction data of 500,000 Canadians.

Cars are going out of fashion. Soon, you won’t be able to buy one at all. Why, it’s not even that long since Ford announced that they weren’t going to sell any cars at all, apart from the Mustang.

What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon?

Is it too early to plan holiday gift shopping? Most will say “yes,” but when the successful delivery of gifts to recipients living in places other than Powell River is in question, some, or most, might just change their minds.

I choose to be a teacher in our community because I believe in the power of community. I always have and always will wholeheartedly support “Inclusion.” Everyone is equal. Period.

Last Thursday evening, Premier John Horgan and B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson went head to head in a televised debate over the ongoing referendum on electoral reform. The NDP is pushing for B.C.

So far, the Yes and No sides in the referendum debate have focused on the relative merits and demerits of proportional representation and first-past-the-post.

Time to get serious about protecting your garden investment. This is like making a deposit in your RRSP - do it now and reap the rewards later. Put a wrap on your garden in November and you end up with a great looking garden come spring.

Every holiday-related long weekend comes with its share of routines.