Opinion

What’s in a nickname? Quite a lot, to many of us.

by Paul McMahon It is clear that the old arena site does not adequately satisfy the selection criteria nor the municipal library objectives and policy statement in the City of Powell River’s official community plan.

Many people breathed a sigh of relief when they woke up Sunday morning, the day after the 2011 civic election.

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Respect for name At the next all-candidates forum [Candidates outline election platforms,” November 9], perhaps we could have a moderator who doesn’t make a candidate’s surname a subject of ribbing, good-natured or not.

by Joyce Carlson It didn’t have to end the way it did. Mayor Stewart Alsgard lost his bid for a fifth term in office. The defeat came after weeks of acrimonious relations between the mayor and his council, and between his supporters and detractors.

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Shock waves rippled through the community last week as word started to spread that Mayor Stewart Alsgard had suspended two senior city staff members.

Remembrance Day As my research, A Record of Service, can be found on the Powell River Historical Museum and Archives’ website, I can assure you that I have the utmost respect and appreciation of the work and sacrifice that our men and women provided

by Rob Higgin Occupy Wall Street rebellion around the world is a welcome and unprecedented phenomena. The message is clear: “To corporate America and Europe: You’re not to be trusted. We will find a better way.