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Viewpoint: Library process lacks financial analysis

Viewpoint: Library process lacks financial analysis

by Paul McMahon City of Powell River council’s process for the new public library project is in violation of the city’s official community plan (OCP) and standard management and engineering practices.
Editorial: Blueprint for change

Editorial: Blueprint for change

If BC Ferries is going to continue to be financially viable, wide-ranging actions by government, stakeholders and ferry users are needed, BC Ferry Commissioner Gordon Macatee concluded in a review of the Coastal Ferry Act .
Letters to the Editor: February 1, 2012

Letters to the Editor: February 1, 2012

Re-examine climate change premises I write in response to the viewpoint “Wake-up call for climate change” by Lesley Thorsell, in the Peak on January 18.
Viewpoint: Will Patricia Theatre survive?

Viewpoint: Will Patricia Theatre survive?

I’m going to miss the historic Patricia Theatre [“Digital switch threatens theatre,” January 18].
Editorial Cartoon: February 1, 2012

Editorial Cartoon: February 1, 2012

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Editorial: Tax war

Editorial: Tax war

In dismissing Catalyst Paper Corporation’s appeal of the taxes it pays in North Cowichan, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed municipalities have broad powers in setting tax rates.
Letters to the Editor: January 25, 2012

Letters to the Editor: January 25, 2012

Doggy-doo dump Oliver, my seven-year-old black shepherd, and I moved here recently and were out for a beautiful walk on the seawalk trail.
Viewpoint: A library has more to offer than books

Viewpoint: A library has more to offer than books

by Brenda Allan If you look up Powell River on the Internet, the website thesunshinecoast.
Editorial Cartoon: January 25, 2012

Editorial Cartoon: January 25, 2012

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Editorial Cartoon: January 18, 2012

Editorial Cartoon: January 18, 2012

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