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Comment: In praise of self-governing homeless communities

Comment: In praise of self-governing homeless communities

I claim no particular expertise on homelessness, but in several capacities I have spent years in close contact with poor people.
Baldrey: COVID-19 pandemic 'ended long ago' — for most of us

Baldrey: COVID-19 pandemic 'ended long ago' — for most of us

Columnist Keith Baldrey reflects on his coverage of the pandemic and why he believes it was "the most important" in recent journalistic history.
B.C. voters keep ditching United for Conservatives ahead of fall election, survey reveals

B.C. voters keep ditching United for Conservatives ahead of fall election, survey reveals

Provincial election race tightens as NDP leads over rising Conservatives.
Cartoon: Too hot for toques

Cartoon: Too hot for toques

Which sports are you keeping an eye on this week?
Healthy Living: Triggers and urges in mental health

Healthy Living: Triggers and urges in mental health

A useful acronym when dealing with internal triggers is HALT, which stands for hungry, angry, lonely and tired
Rob Shaw: Is a $600M bailout the answer to TransLink's money woes?

Rob Shaw: Is a $600M bailout the answer to TransLink's money woes?

TransLink’s funding problems can be traced back to 1998.
Comment: It’s never been a more dangerous time for B.C.’s museums and heritage sites

Comment: It’s never been a more dangerous time for B.C.’s museums and heritage sites

In 2023, Barkerville Historic Town and Park was open for a 100-day season and the community only had clean air quality ratings for 52 of those days.
Trevor Hancock: Decline and collapse is the future for 'business as usual'

Trevor Hancock: Decline and collapse is the future for 'business as usual'

If we want that to change, we need a new global emphasis on wellbeing metrics rather than pure economic growth
Letter: Community justice prioritizes healing

Letter: Community justice prioritizes healing

"When those responsible for crime meet face to face with those who have been affected by their actions...meaningful amends can be made to the community."
Editorial: Developer frustrated with delays at city hall

Editorial: Developer frustrated with delays at city hall

Alan Rebane finds himself entangled in City of Powell River's permitting process