Opinion

by Tom Wheeler Powell River’s new website to market the city is not likely to meet the objectives of increasing the city’s population and reduce its agedness by attracting younger people. It is putting the cart ahead of the horse.

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For many Powell River residents, last spring’s switch to the Multi Material BC extended producer responsibility program felt more like a bait and switch.

Matters beyond clothing In response to “Clothing material to fundraising success” [January 7], I think it is presumptuous of inclusion Powell River to think that they can make better use of revenue received from recycled clothing than Powell River He

by Daniel Kane Rajala Since the time of the early Greeks, the golden rule has been in place: “Treat others as you wish others to treat you.” Christ came along and said, “Love your neighbour as yourself.

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It is the time of year to take stock of lifestyles and make positive changes. While many focus on righting their own course, it is also time to consider the health of children, particularly the amount of physical activity they get each day.

MSP income threshold Once again MSP (medical services plan) premiums have gone up, January 1, but it has been five years since the income threshold has been raised.

by Times Colonist Once upon a time (April 1, 2003, to be precise), the magic wand of government was waved over BC’s ferry system, turning it from a Crown corporation into a private entity, freeing it from the evil clutches of political interference a

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