Opinion

Famous American supreme court justice Oliver Wendell Holmes once stated, “Taxes are the price we pay for civilization.” At its most basic, Holmes meant that without taxes to pay for police, courts and lawmaking legislatures, there would be chaos.

Recent charges of animal cruelty against a Powell River woman have raised questions about the SPCA’s role in the justice system.

Savary Island tragedy With so much being written regarding the tragic incident on Savary Island [“Police arrest man with Savary animal shooting,” March 15], I feel there is still more to this event that needs to be addressed.

What do you think of this week's editorial cartoon?

You’ve probably heard it more than once, or even thought it during the recent spell of frigid weather in Powell River: “Well, so much for global warming.

What do you think of this week's editorial cartoon?

At Powell River Kings’ annual awards banquet Friday, March 31, one thing was clear: nobody wanted to be there, including front office staff, bus drivers and even the anthem singer.

Tech hub lacks detail All expressions currently in vogue were presented to City of Powell River’s finance committee on Thursday, March 23: incubator, accelerator, technology-related startups, entrepreneurial climate and a detailed building material a

Tell me I’ve fallen for an April Fool’s joke [“Canada 150 party to coincide with June concert,” March 8].

For most residents of Powell River increases to BC Ferries fares have become a fact of life over the decades.