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Letters: Yes in my backyard; Ferry protection

Letters: Yes in my backyard; Ferry protection

Yes in my backyard I am fully in support of this project [“Marijuana facility location sparks debate,” August 10]. I want more jobs and I support them being created by a medical-marijuana facility in our town.
Viewpoint: Decibel levels require common courtesy

Viewpoint: Decibel levels require common courtesy

For more than 39 years I have lived in Powell River: 27 years on Cranberry Street, serenaded by motorcycles, trucks and beaters roaring up the hill from the Mowat Avenue turnoff, then 12 years on the corner of Ash and Marine avenues, living above Pat
Editorial: Yes in our backyard

Editorial: Yes in our backyard

An email thread circulating among Powell River Chamber of Commerce directors, city officials and media this past week turned into a debate nearly worthy of Powell River Swap and Shop status.
Editorial cartoon: Marijuana location

Editorial cartoon: Marijuana location

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Viewpoint: Interior crossing best solution

Viewpoint: Interior crossing best solution

It’s time for some straight talk about various road proposals being studied by the BC government’s engineering consultant.
Editorial cartoon: Fix the ferries

Editorial cartoon: Fix the ferries

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Letters: Chump change; Heated highway

Letters: Chump change; Heated highway

Chump change While I have to agree with BC Ferries manager of public affairs Darin Guenette about its crews doing the best they can [“Ferry sailing waits frustrate travellers,” July 27], I have to say it is most unfortunate the same cannot be said of
Editorial: Stuck in paradise

Editorial: Stuck in paradise

It was a completely understandable result of sitting in long lineups for several hours in the heat. Hundreds of travellers trying to get to Powell River from Earls Cove last week on two tiny ferries were steaming mad.
Letters: Never again; Ferry fiasco

Letters: Never again; Ferry fiasco

Never again A tragedy happened yesterday. I too was stuck in the disaster that was described as Monday's departure from Powell River [“Ferry sailing waits frustrate travellers,” July 27].
Editorial cartoon: Ferry pride?

Editorial cartoon: Ferry pride?

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