Opinion

When asked how important family has been on his life journey, motivational speaker Nick Vujicic replied, "It was the most important factor.

It could almost go without saying that fad diets are often overly restrictive, lack evidentiary support and ultimately have the potential to cause harm, but I understand that the lure of sensationalized promises can easily draw-in even the savvy cons

What do you think of this week's cartoon? Read the latest news on a mobile food vending bylaw for City of Powell River, and check out this week's editorial , too.

Children setting up and promoting Kool-Aid stands, or lemonade stands if you prefer, provide some of the most endearing and indelible images of summer.

Life is miraculous and beautiful in so many ways, but sometimes life can really, really hurt. I am always amazed at the spectrum of experiences that are represented by my clients. Loss comes in many different forms.

The B.C. government has announced it will require employees working on any publicly funded construction project to join a union. The decision generated controversy.

Politics is a dirty word. Should our summer be a politics-free zone? 38% of respondents in a recent Peak online survey thought so.

“Oh my GOSH it’s adorable!” my 3 year old niece declared as she held up the new outfit against her little body. She was opening birthday presents and in true Quin fashion, she was giving us a show as she opened each gift.

What is the message we want to convey to visitors and potential investors? Tired, shabby and apathetic or proud, vibrant and optimistic [“ Volunteers clean up city properties ,” July 20]? It seems absurd a group of residents should have to use clande

Last year, I was fortunate enough to be referred to the Maple Ridge Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centre by my counsellor at Mental Health and Addiction Services in our local hospital.