Opinion

What seems to be the mantra of companies that manufacture household items? Baffle the customers! Baffle is a funny-sounding word, but etymology reveals a sinister side.

I take exception to George Orchiston claiming something in a newspaper of public record that he knows is not true.

The byelection is over. The electorate that voted has spoken loud and clear. I have congratulated Mr. Doubt on his win, and Mr. Rebane on his efforts and commitment to run for public office.

What do you think of this week's editorial cartoon about Powell River's townsite neighbourhood ?

There is a lot of noise about fertilizer and plant food out there and it can be confusing. We are here to demystify the idea of “feeding your plants”. Do you need to fertilize? Some plants are like Ben, they are born hungry. Take roses for example.

There are several serious issues to address during the development of the five-year financial plan [“ City of Powell River finance committee receives first draft of financial plan ,” April 1].

In regard to a recent viewpoint about the Sino Bright land purchase, it was spot on [“ A true opportunity ,” March 13]. I wish to state that I am an 82-year-old coot who has lived in this area for 47 years.

B.C. MLAs are in the second week of an increasingly bitter argument about a wage differential the NDP is establishing in the social-services network.

I was very disappointed and saddened to read that a wolf had been shot dead by a sport hunter on Texada Island [“ Hunter kills wolf on Texada Island ,” April 2]. Wolves have been completely wiped out of Mexico and most of the lower US states.

As the Trudeau government continues to implode and a radical right-wing populist appears to be poised to take over the government right next door, you can forgive B.C.