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Editorial: Too many seniors going to hospital

Editorial: Too many seniors going to hospital

A chilling study about the deaths of seniors who are living in care homes deserves careful study. If its numbers are correct, health authorities have to find the cause. B.C.
When Russia defended America

When Russia defended America

At the start of the American Civil War in 1861, almost all European nations favoured the South, the Confederacy. Much of the English economy was centred on cotton and the South had provided most of the raw material that was needed.
Editorial: Be fire smart

Editorial: Be fire smart

Wildfires raging in Ontario, California and the interior of BC have dominated recent online, print and television news. Many of the fires started from lightning strikes or other weather-related issues.
Cartoon: Action list

Cartoon: Action list

What do you think of this week's cartoon? What do you think of City of Powell River's action list ?
BLOGS: Teaching colour blindness will not help our children

BLOGS: Teaching colour blindness will not help our children

I didn’t realize that I was a visible minority until I was in Grade 9.
Letter: Drive between the lines

Letter: Drive between the lines

I’m concerned with the driving of motorists going up the Wildwood hill [“Editorial: Biking bonus,” July 6] So many making the right-hand curve are halfway into the bike lane, if not completely in it.
Viewpoint: Powell River drivers can teach children a lesson

Viewpoint: Powell River drivers can teach children a lesson

Three mornings a week, I walk our three children up Jasper Street and across Joyce Avenue to our amazing daycare.
What makes you successful – trial and error?

What makes you successful – trial and error?

Life is a like a puzzle. Everyone you meet has a special role to play in your life to bring a picture together with the right set of colours and shapes. When their role is finished in your life, they move on.
Life on Mars?

Life on Mars?

Scientists have discovered liquid water on Mars [“Mars shines brighter in evening sky,” July 27], which leads to the possibility of life on Mars, which leads to the possibility of intelligent life on Mars, which is good as there doesn't seem to be mu