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Letter: Sale provokes questions

Letter: Sale provokes questions

Concerning the recent sale of lands to Sino Bright [“City signs land deal with international school,” February 8], here are some questions I have been asking myself: Would I be concerned if a Chinese Government (communist) entity was buying waterfron
Letter: Shaky footing

Letter: Shaky footing

City of Powell River councillors revealed, at the February 5 Committee of the Whole meeting, that they hadn’t been consulted about Powell River Waterfront Development Corporation’s land sale of 10 acres to Sino Bright, and stated their impression tha
Cartoon: Valentine's Day

Cartoon: Valentine's Day

Do you have plans for Valentine's Day?
Viewpoint: Dementia journey can be incredibly isolating

Viewpoint: Dementia journey can be incredibly isolating

Alzheimer Society of BC appreciates the people of Powell River and Sunshine Coast for their encouraging response to January’s annual Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and to our campaign intended to challenge stigma surrounding the disease: “Yes.
Letter: Reports on efficiencies

Letter: Reports on efficiencies

Several recent articles in the Peak regarding the upcoming budget for our community, describe the endless pressure to increase our taxes for high priority needs [“Council begins budget process for 2019,” February 1].
Focus on Film: Documentary double bill at festival

Focus on Film: Documentary double bill at festival

I have always believed that an excellent documentary has to have a strong point of view and it has to be entertaining. Finding Big Country (44 minutes) delivers on all levels. Directed by Kathleen S.
Guest editorial: Moving pictures

Guest editorial: Moving pictures

Some say it all started on March 22, 1895, in Paris, at the "Society for the Development of the National Industry," in front of an audience of 200 people.
Healthy Living: Cognitive maintenance and repair: Part two

Healthy Living: Cognitive maintenance and repair: Part two

Almost daily, we are surrounded by an increasing amount of “Smart” technology that is quietly integrating into everything we do. We spend most of our energy and time focused on all things with a “Smart” prefix.
Editorial: Who’s on first?

Editorial: Who’s on first?

Story leads to questions about beach names in Powell River
Cartoon: Meatless Mondays

Cartoon: Meatless Mondays

What do you think of this week's editorial cartoon? Would you participate in this potential Meatless Monday program ?