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Editorial cartoon: Speed limits

Editorial cartoon: Speed limits

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Counterpoint: Media may be harmful to health

Counterpoint: Media may be harmful to health

Almost everyone I have a casual conversation with these days is experiencing anxiety of one sort or another, including the threat of nuclear holocaust courtesy of United States president Donald Trump, climate change, chronic economic insecurity or th
Letters: Humans the killers; Inspiring effort; Townsite giveaway

Letters: Humans the killers; Inspiring effort; Townsite giveaway

Humans the killers In response to the letter from [Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society founder] Merrilee Prior [“Letters: Cats cause trouble,” September 13], one does not need scientific revue to conclude what is fact.
Editorial: Safe driving

Editorial: Safe driving

Lowering the speed limit along Willingdon Avenue to slow down ferry traffic avoiding the stoplight at Wharf Street and Marine Avenue is a smart start to addressing Powell River's problem with driving safety.
Editorial: Housing crisis

Editorial: Housing crisis

Over in the painfully obvious department on the previous page, a City of Powell River councillor has revealed a startling revelation about our housing crisis.
Letters: Principles count in indigenous affairs; Courses enable communication; Why vilify cats?

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

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

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.