Opinion

Complex access Several weeks ago there was an article in the paper that suggested several new routes that could possibly be developed to ease the perceived congestion at Powell River Recreation Complex when it empties after hockey and various other e

by Tom Wheeler A Vancouver Island – Interior Connector is the concept behind the Third Crossing proposal.

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Crucial starting point Bill C-51 (anti-terrorism) contains one glaring omission. The ultimate terrorist threat to all of us is economic/ecological [“Finding a balance,” February 18].

It might be aimed at stemming terrorist threats, but the Conservative’s anti-terror bill is raising concerns, especially among those who oppose the construction of oil pipelines.

by Peter Schwarzhoff In spite of numerous and substantive reservations, Justin Trudeau has agreed to the passage of a flawed Bill C-51, the so-called anti-terrorism bill, as a way to assure Canadians that the government is responsible for protecting

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For a third year in a row, the BC government is touting a balanced or surplus budget. And, as expected, it is a give-and-take in all directions.

Next steps Now that one of the most dividing issues in the history of Powell River is over, perhaps it's time to move forward. That "gravel lot" continues to be an eyesore to all [“Chapter turns for library,” September 10, 2014].

by Cameron Bailey I cannot really remember being quite so disheartened and disgusted by a government as I did when I read MP John Weston’s letter defending Bill C-51.