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Letters: Principles count in indigenous affairs; Courses enable communication; Why vilify cats?

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).
Editorial cartoon: Beautiful day

Editorial cartoon: Beautiful day

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Editorial cartoon: Social action plan

Editorial cartoon: Social action plan

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Editorial: Planner is key

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

Counterpoint: Catalyst Paper’s corporate welfare

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.

Letters: Lake level requires answers; Name change unreasonable; Name change overdue

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].
Editorial cartoon: Beaver dams

Editorial cartoon: Beaver dams

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Letters: Course helps immigrants; Opportunity provides hope; Failure hinders job creation

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

Viewpoint: Ferry schedule lacks sense

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.

Editorial: Activist mourned

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