Gas remains overpriced
Gas stations in Powell River are definitely price fixing. With seven stations all at $1.33.1 until this week, it sure does look like the gas companies think we in Powell River are stupid [“Gas prices are unreasonable,” October 26].
We wonder why nobody wants to come here. This is a good example.
People wonder why Powell Riverites go out of town to shop. We know why the ferry ridership is way down. People can’t afford to come here to visit and buy gasoline too.
Sure, we hear from station owners saying that is the price they pay, but this is rubbish. It’s just price fixing. And the supposed transportation cost is not an acceptable or justifiable answer.
We filled up in Courtenay recently for $1.10.9. That’s my two cents worth.
John Parsons
Drake Street
Rethink Freda Creek concern
Powell River needs another resource of employment. I have been a proud citizen of Powell River all my life, having been born in the town we now call the Pearl of the Sunshine Coast. What is wrong with putting a transmission line through Lois Lake and a substation at Saltery Bay? It always takes a few people to be negative and say no to the project [“Freda project generates concerns,” November 7]. Well I’m for it and talking with City of Powell River Mayor Dave Formosa, he’s for it also.
Just think of your family members right now who are not working. You cannot depend on the one main company in Powell River. They cut back and employees and jobs are gone.
To the Powell River Regional District, think of what’s happening in this city. If it was your family starving, you would go on social welfare assistance. There will be work for them too. Think twice and put the project through and hire the ones who are in need of work. There will be no harm to fish and wildlife. Be good to your people, don’t starve them. Make Powell River a happy city once again.
Clifford Lang
Squamish, BC
Sister-city proposal
Such formal agreements are a good idea. What is not such a good idea is a relationship with a country that is outstanding in its human rights abuses, recognized for its cyber espionage, the invasion of Tibet, corruption, murder, and the list goes on and on [“Officials explore sister-city relationship,” November 14].
As a resident of Powell River I would rather we twin with a city of some esteem and recognition. A good example would be the City of Lund, the oldest city in present day Sweden. With a population of 88,000 Lund punches above its weight. It has the same oceanic climate as ourselves, shares the name of our dear neighbour to the north and is home to the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law—an organization that promotes universal respect for human rights.
Wallenberg was one of five honorary Canadian citizens. There is a square named after him in Montreal. He was a Swedish architect, businessman, diplomat and humanitarian. He saved tens of thousands of people in occupied Hungary during World War II. He received honours from all over the world and in Canada, January 17 is designated as Raoul Wallenberg Day.
We encourage the city officials to pursue a sister-city agreement, but let us make it with a city that will give us and our children positive feelings and pride.
Robert Woods
Padgett Road
