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Letter: Tax revolt needed

Letter: Tax revolt needed

There are several serious issues to address during the development of the five-year financial plan [“ City of Powell River finance committee receives first draft of financial plan ,” April 1].
Letter: Change is hard

Letter: Change is hard

In regard to a recent viewpoint about the Sino Bright land purchase, it was spot on [“ A true opportunity ,” March 13]. I wish to state that I am an 82-year-old coot who has lived in this area for 47 years.
Les Leyne: NDP is leaving non-union help far behind

Les Leyne: NDP is leaving non-union help far behind

B.C. MLAs are in the second week of an increasingly bitter argument about a wage differential the NDP is establishing in the social-services network.
Letter: Wrong-headed approach

Letter: Wrong-headed approach

I was very disappointed and saddened to read that a wolf had been shot dead by a sport hunter on Texada Island [“ Hunter kills wolf on Texada Island ,” April 2]. Wolves have been completely wiped out of Mexico and most of the lower US states.
B.C. could end up surrounded by right-wing governments. Then what?

B.C. could end up surrounded by right-wing governments. Then what?

As the Trudeau government continues to implode and a radical right-wing populist appears to be poised to take over the government right next door, you can forgive B.C.
Cartoon: Price of democracy

Cartoon: Price of democracy

What do you think of this week's editorial cartoon?
Viewpoint: Old golf course lands zoned for industrial purposes

Viewpoint: Old golf course lands zoned for industrial purposes

On November 27, 2018, Sino Bright Investments signed a contract of sale and purchase with Powell River Waterfront Development Corporation (PRWDC) for a proposed 10-acre parcel of land to be subdivided from the 80 acres commonly called the “old golf c
The Backyard Astronomer: the sun, our life giving star

The Backyard Astronomer: the sun, our life giving star

My passion for the night sky began at the tender age of eight with an elementary school library book entitled “Stars”. My first “wow” moment was to discover our Sun is a typical star and one of 200 billion stars of our Milky Way Galaxy.
Letter: Head in the sand

Letter: Head in the sand

Gerry Kirkham's letter is filled with personal bias and beliefs [‘ Emergency’ is paranoia ,’ March 15]. He starts out suggesting [City of Powell River] councillor CaroleAnn Leishman is emotional and lacking in reason.
Viewpoint: Advocate for change under one voice

Viewpoint: Advocate for change under one voice

Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), of which I am a proud member, is currently involved in a campaign called “Delivering Community Power.