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Counterpoint: Community Futures Powell River has room for improvement

Counterpoint: Community Futures Powell River has room for improvement

When people in Powell River are asked what is the most important issue facing the city, the number one answer is jobs and economic development.
Letters: Enact cat bylaws; Programs overlooked; Class act

Letters: Enact cat bylaws; Programs overlooked; Class act

Enact cat bylaws I would like to support Murray Dobbin's comments in his recent column [“Counterpoint: Keep your cats indoors,” July 19].
Editorial: Fire smarts

Editorial: Fire smarts

As wildfires continue to rage through the interior of BC, it has been inspiring to hear stories of Powell River residents stepping up and doing their part.
Viewpoint: Access requires upgrade

Viewpoint: Access requires upgrade

We have a world-class trail system in Powell River.
Editorial: Funding follies

Editorial: Funding follies

When Friends of Powell River appeared before City of Powell River committee of the whole recently and asked for free recreation passes for youth in poverty, council missed the opportunity to do the right thing, no questions asked or red tape necessar
Letters: Savage acts; Road woes; Disappointing narrative; Extreme sarcasm; Parade a joke

Letters: Savage acts; Road woes; Disappointing narrative; Extreme sarcasm; Parade a joke

Savage acts As someone who has worked in two wildlife recovery centres, I want to commend Murray Dobbin for his thoughtful piece ["Counterpoint: Keep your cats indoors,” July 19], which will no doubt draw defensiveness from some people, who need to s
Editorial cartoon: Sea Fair

Editorial cartoon: Sea Fair

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Editorial cartoon: The staycation

Editorial cartoon: The staycation

What do you think of this week's editorial cartoon?
Counterpoint: Keep your cats indoors

Counterpoint: Keep your cats indoors

A Powell River friend of mine used to wake up to the sound of dozens of birds singing in her backyard. Her bird feeders did a booming business. It was like having a house in the middle of a bird sanctuary. But no more.
Editorial: Success story

Editorial: Success story

A community picnic recently hosted by two refugee families from Syria, marking the one-year anniversary of them living here, provided a chance for Powell River to reflect on the success of their resettlement.