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Letters to the Editor: August 24, 2011

Letters to the Editor: August 24, 2011

Communities and BC Ferries – Tom Hobbs, Butedale Street Colin Palmer, chair of Powell River Regional District, is to be commended for his initiatives in organizing meetings between Blair Lekstrom, minister of transportation and infrastructure, and se
Editorial: Berry good time

Editorial: Berry good time

Blackberry Street Party is here again and it’s time to venture out onto the avenue and take a good two hours to complete what should be a 10-minute walk.
Editorial: More to be done

Editorial: More to be done

After years of planning and months of development, complete with a few setbacks, the redesigned Westview waterfront is now taking shape and is in the final stages of work before being open to the public.
Letters to the Editor: August 17, 2011

Letters to the Editor: August 17, 2011

VJ Day, August 15, 1945 July 1945 the Ile de France was sailing from Scotland to Canada with happy passengers on board...World War II in Europe was over.
Viewpoint: Local currency is a simple concept

Viewpoint: Local currency is a simple concept

by Rob Higgin When you go to the bank to arrange a loan, you sit down with the loans officer and he or she decides if you’re an acceptable risk. You negotiate an amount.
Editorial Cartoon: August 17, 2011

Editorial Cartoon: August 17, 2011

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Viewpoint: Ferry Commissioner set to visit area

Viewpoint: Ferry Commissioner set to visit area

by Nicholas Simons I hope everyone is able to enjoy the beautiful weather, festivals, events and fun here on the Sunshine Coast this summer.
Editorial Cartoon: August 10, 2011

Editorial Cartoon: August 10, 2011

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Editorial: Treaty time

Editorial: Treaty time

After 15 years and $10 million in borrowed funds, Tla’Amin (Sliammon) First Nation treaty is now ready to be initialled by the band, the province and the federal government and be taken to a vote by the Tla’Amin community.
Letters to the Editor: August 10, 2011

Letters to the Editor: August 10, 2011

Membrane upgrades Westview wastewater treatment plant is usually the only part of Powell River’s liquid waste (sewage) system that does not comply with its ministry of environment permit [“Numerous questions remain about co-treatment,” July 13].