Opinion

Randall J. Rohl’s facts have no basis in reality [“ Viewpoint: Electoral reform fundamentally alters democracy ,” June 8]. First, no fringe parties will be elected under proportional representation.

Does the right hand know what the left hand is doing at the BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing? In the high-stakes rental housing poker game, the provincial government is launching a task force whose mandate will be to improve security and

I was more than interested in the article regarding the keeping of chickens [“ Residents call foul on more fowls ,” June 8].

Editorial

I read Murray Dobbin’s latest article [“ Counterpoint: Human progress and civil disobedience ,” June 1] and agree that our rights to freedom of speech are being eroded.

How many chickens do you think City of Powell River residents should be allowed to have, if any?

Few issues or initiatives stir up emotions and rally the troops more than those involving children, especially children in need or those who benefit from community or government-sponsored programs.

Powell River Public Library hosted an electoral reform discussion on Saturday, May 26, where four speakers gave short talks.

The contradictory views in Murray Dobbin’s column [“ Counterpoint: Human progress and civil disobedience ,” June 1] are troublesome.

Prime minister Justin Trudeau has done two things that may transform his image from a soft vacillator to a tough politico prepared to make the bold calls.