Opinion

Fight back against gas prices While gas prices are lower across BC and the rest of the country by 12 to 23 cents per litre, the good folks who peddle gas in Powell River have lowered the price by a whopping 3.

by Michelle Fortin BC’s Children and Youth representative Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond’s latest report is aptly titled Trauma, Turmoil and Tragedy.

by George Orchiston Last week the Peak ran the story “Report guides open meetings,” November 3. That story raised the issue of open and closed council meetings.

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Powell River residents who made time to attend meetings about ferry service should feel good about the comments and questions posed to the provincial consultation team.

Gas remains overpriced Gas stations in Powell River are definitely price fixing. With seven stations all at $1.33.

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City of Powell River council may want to engage in a reality check after refreshing its understanding of why open meetings are important.

Turtle talk It’s remarkable how Peak reporter Chris Bolster managed to distill the essentials of turtle protection and filmmaking from an interview that meandered like a mama turtle on a quest for a nest site (“Turtle documentary wins people’s choice

by Sheila Harrington Why should Canada discriminate against its own businesses and communities in favour of a free trade agreement with China? Why should Canadian taxpayers have to pay foreign companies if the companies claim their “economic expectat