Editorial: Activist mourned
September 20, 2017
The recent death of documentary filmmaker Twyla Roscovich has weighed heavy on the minds of the many Powell River residents who knew her. Roscovich was known for her passion and integrity as an . . .
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Editorial cartoon: Beaver dams
Wendy Brown / Powell River Peak
September 20, 2017
Letters: Course helps immigrants; Opportunity provides hope; Failure hinders job creation
September 20, 2017
Course helps immigrants We know from our friends who have taken the Adult Basic Education (ABE) course at Vancouver Island University that it is a very helpful program for pronunciation and . . .
Viewpoint: Ferry schedule lacks sense
September 20, 2017
No regular users of the Horseshoe Bay-Langdale ferry route would have said yes to a Friday afternoon schedule such as the current one. It is an abusive situation. On September 8, I arrived at . . .
Editorial cartoon: Seawall
Editorial: Unfair fares
September 13, 2017
The decision by premier John Horgan to eliminate tolls on the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges as of September 1 will save regular Lower Mainland commuters upwards of $1,500 per year, and . . .
Letters: Restitution rules; Cats cause trouble; Unnecessary name change
September 13, 2017
Restitution rules I want to applaud the restorative-justice group on Texada Island [“Restorative-justice program expands,” September 6]. I have been in classrooms, schools and whole districts . . .
Counterpoint: Rising house prices misleading
September 13, 2017
Does Canada enjoy a strong economy? Two recent headlines in The Globe and Mail seemed to give opposite answers to that question. One told us the Canadian economy was “on fire” and the other stated . . .
Editorial cartoon: Overprotective parents
Editorial: Tax gamble
September 6, 2017
City of Powell River council’s upcoming decision on how much to tax Catalyst Paper Corporation requires a delicate balance between understanding the Powell River mill’s precarious financial . . .
Letters: Respect on display; Fires raise insurance question
September 6, 2017
Respect on display Excellent editorial on shellfish poaching ["Editorial: Poacher's delight," August 30]. Maintaining the ecological integrity of Powell River's shorelines shows . . .
Viewpoint: Mentoring teachers and using resources
September 6, 2017
The first day of school is the most important day of the school year. As a teacher and principal, I came to appreciate all the promise and possibility a new school year brings. As president of BC. . .
Counterpoint: Active citizens integral for democracy
August 30, 2017
The political season is almost upon us. We are sensible enough in this country to take two months off from figuring out where we want to go and just enjoy where we are. But the fact that politics . . .
