Opinion

I was surprised to read in Murray Dobbin’s column [Counterpoint: Community Futures has room for improvement, August 2] that Community Futures in Powell River has $2.7 million sitting in its bank account.

Whether you shop downtown or at a box store, almost all of the products available for purchase are affected by Canada’s various free trade agreements.

One of the reasons BC New Democratic Party was able to form government, with support from BC Green Party, is that it keyed in on the cost of living issue, promising to make life for BC residents more affordable.

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Celebrations honour past and current battles for human rights while encouraging inclusiveness

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In this week's cover story, a young rock climber suggests Powell River needs to be more open about what types of recreational opportunities we can provide to the rest of the world, and not keep them a secret.

City of Powell River has no contractors willing to bid after two separate requests for the pocket park project at the corner of Alberni Street and Marine Avenue [“Quick Peak: Contractors pass on park,” August 2].

We all agree that it is a relief to come to, or be born in, a small town with fewer cars and a cleaner environment. However, over the course of the last few years all of this has, and is, changing. Read the statistics for the area.

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