Opinion

Principles count in indigenous affairs I am delighted that Powell River and Tla’amin Nation have received public recognition of their healthy relationship (“Treaty Commission praises relations,” September 27).

What do you think of our latest editorial cartoon?

What do you think of our latest editorial cartoon?

The first thing a lot of people will ask if and when our local government hires a social planner is why not put the money used to pay a salary directly into social programs instead? And while it is easy to call for action now and avoid paying for mor

City of Powell River’s current council, with a majority of progressive councillors, may not be much different than the old city council when it comes to serving the interests of a single taxpayer: Catalyst Paper Corporation.

Lake level requires answers As a float-cabin owner on Powell Lake, I have been concerned about the lake’s alarmingly low water level [“Low water levels reveal old homestead,” September 20].

What do you think of our latest editorial cartoon?

Course helps immigrants We know from our friends who have taken the Adult Basic Education (ABE) course at Vancouver Island University that it is a very helpful program for pronunciation and comprehension of English [“VIU monitors adult education,” Se

No regular users of the Horseshoe Bay-Langdale ferry route would have said yes to a Friday afternoon schedule such as the current one. It is an abusive situation.

The recent death of documentary filmmaker Twyla Roscovich has weighed heavy on the minds of the many Powell River residents who knew her.