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Viewpoint: Internet changes political discussions

Viewpoint: Internet changes political discussions

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

On talking to adults and children

“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.
Letter: First impressions count

Letter: First impressions count

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
Healthy Living: Medication or meditation; what is best?

Healthy Living: Medication or meditation; what is best?

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.
Letter: Free place to learn

Letter: Free place to learn

I read through the article about essential tech skills for seniors (and everybody these days); it’s great to draw attention to this challenge, and something our staff works with every single day [“Viewpoint: Five must-have technological skills for se
Editorial: Heat wave hits Powell River

Editorial: Heat wave hits Powell River

What ever happened to “June-uary?” It seems like only yesterday when a wet and dreary June came to an end. To be fair, only the final two weeks of the month were abysmally cold and heavy with rain.
Viewpoint: Citizenship requires call to duty

Viewpoint: Citizenship requires call to duty

An obligation to the greater good is a throwback from a bygone era when people contributed to the community because it just had to be done. Myrna Leishman was one of that generation.
Cartoon: Clandestine cleanup

Cartoon: Clandestine cleanup

What do you think of this week's cartoon? Check out the story here .
Letter: Special visit to Powell River

Letter: Special visit to Powell River

The spectacular 2018 International Choral Kathaumixw was only possible because so many people worked to make it a success [“Youth light up choral festival,” July 13]. Among those people is my former student and 50-year friend, Deborah McIsaac.
Peddling poison should have consequences

Peddling poison should have consequences

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