Opinion

Support your local union People figured out long ago that standing together gave them strength. Standing together empowered each person in the group exponentially and standing in a community made them an unstoppable force.

by George Orchiston On January 1, 2004, the Community Charter of British Columbia came into full force. It regulates the City of Powell River in its transactions with private and public corporations.

There appears to be widespread consensus that the transformation of BC Ferries into a stand-alone corporation hasn’t worked.

by John Weston Heading toward my fifth year as Powell River’s representative in the House of Commons, I still marvel at the integrity and ingenuity demonstrated by citizens of the community.

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Bright new day Recently I attended an event at Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation to begin the process of reconciliation and make a quantum leap in our understanding and honouring of relationships [“Circle aims to build relationship bridges,” March 6].

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BC’s provincial election campaign officially begins six days from today on April 16. That’s the day the chief electoral officer issues the writ.

Water politics Concerns mentioned in “Treading water” [March 27] are valid. In satellite communities where regional districts oversee amenities like airports, parks, et cetera we get a preview of what their management of our water would look like.

by Charles Macelli Cyclist: Sometimes I believe I am a vampire. Elected official: Why do you say that? Can’t you see your reflection in the mirror? Cyclist: Unfortunately, I still can. But I have to go out in the early hours of dawn.