Opinion

By Jan Gisborne Canada has shown long-standing leadership in support of global polio eradication, a goal which is the highest priority for Rotarians throughout the world.

Current and former employees of the paper mill in Powell River will be gathering this weekend to celebrate the facility’s 100th birthday. Catalyst Paper Corporation is throwing the bash to mark the mill’s centennial.

by Wendy Brown What are your thoughts on this week's cartoon?

Fire danger – John Hermsen, Sutherland Avenue In reference to the article “Fire damages fragile island” [August 29], there is a permanent fire ban on the Curme Islands. Signs will tell you as soon as you set foot on one of the islands.

By Kierra Jones Having lived in Powell River my whole life, I thought I knew most of what the city had to offer—nice people, great camping and beautiful lakes, all somewhat confined by the ferry system.

Plan shapes future Powell River residents have an ideal opportunity to become involved in shaping the community’s future. The City of Powell River will be embarking on a review of the official community plan (OCP) this year.

What are your thoughts on this week's cartoon?

Families with children are busily preparing for the start of school next Tuesday, September 4. It’s a hectic time, with parents and students organizing school supplies, clothes and transportation.

Cigarette ash could spell disaster As usual, the Blackberry Festival was an event not to be missed. Public toilets, too--well done. I am proud to be one of the six people who initiated and organized the first Street Party, which was on Joyce Avenue.

by wendy brown All summer I watch visitors wandering along Marine Avenue from the harbour, looking for something to do—somewhere to spend their money. Visitors come in cars, on boats and ferries and stop here on their way through to somewhere else.