Opinion

In 1962, Rachel Carson, the mother of the modern environmental movement, laid bare the dangers of chemical pesticides in her groundbreaking book, Silent Spring , providing rich food for thought for today’s environmental activists.

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Anyone who missed Earth Hour on March 24 has an entire day to make up for it on April 22. Earth Hour participation has declined in the province, according to a BC Hydro report published in late March.

Having read Stephanie Miller’s opinion piece [“Viewpoint: Coastal by Nature?, April 4,] a few points need to be made.

Thomas Verblen was an American economist and sociologist of Norwegian origin who lived in the late 19th and early 20th century.

The potentially costly impasse between City of Powell River and the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) over the looped road serving Timberland Estates is just the latest in a series of conflicts.

Does anyone think an abortion is a good alternative to prevention [“Anti-abortion group plans demonstration,” April 11]? No; it is a deeply damaging occurence for all concerned.

Search the public record since the BC NDP took power last July for any reference to the government confirming that it wants to “kill,” “halt,” “cancel” or “stop” the Kinder Morgan pipeline. That’s still exactly what it wants to do.

[2325_back_yard_burning] One of the reasons my husband and I decided to purchase a house within City of Powell River limits was because of the city’s bylaws, which are both logical and fair, including the backyard burning regulations.

A sporting life can be rewarding and cruel. Extreme ups and downs result from thrilling victories and gut-wrenching defeats. Athletes chase one scenario and try to avoid the other, while doing everything they can to pursue their dreams.