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Viewpoint: Why CETA matters to Powell River

Viewpoint: Why CETA matters to Powell River

Over the past week the Trudeau government has been rushing through Bill C-30, legislation to implement a controversial trade deal: the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the 28 countries of the European Union (EU).
Editorial cartoon: Sunshine Coast

Editorial cartoon: Sunshine Coast

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Editorial cartoon: Derelict buildings

Editorial cartoon: Derelict buildings

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Letters: Financial grade; History lesson; Lesser evil

Letters: Financial grade; History lesson; Lesser evil

Financial grade To put Powell River city council’s mid-term report card [“City of Powell River council mid-term report card,” November 16] in context, and after a phone call to the Peak for clarification, the grading was that of the editorial staff a
Viewpoint: Binge drinking dangers

Viewpoint: Binge drinking dangers

While not everyone drinks alcohol, significant numbers of people do so in amounts that can be considered binge drinking, which, for men, is consuming five or more standard drinks within two hours. For women, it is four or more drinks.
Editorial: Good work!

Editorial: Good work!

Upon reading the City of Powell River council report card this issue, some may wonder how the letter grades were determined.
Viewpoint: Not our president

Viewpoint: Not our president

During the final days of the American presidential campaign, one of Donald Trump’s recurrent messages was “we’re going to drain the swamp.” It was red meat to his supporters, who think Trump can fix Washington as the consummate outsider. He can’t.
Editorial cartoon: Library conspiracy

Editorial cartoon: Library conspiracy

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Letters: Bags packed

Letters: Bags packed

According to comments in last week’s article on retirement community suitability [“Seniors face challenges,” November 9], Powell River is not intended for senior citizens.
Editorial cartoon: Lest we forget

Editorial cartoon: Lest we forget

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