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Viewpoint: A new library—now for the good news

Viewpoint: A new library—now for the good news

by Jon van Oostveen Our community is well on its way to having a new Powell River Public Library. I would like to share with you where we are today in achieving our three goals: community support, financial support and location consensus.
Editorial Cartoon: October 16, 2013

Editorial Cartoon: October 16, 2013

What are your thoughts on this week's cartoon?
Editorial: Parking pain

Editorial: Parking pain

A quick stroll around Powell River’s historic Townsite reveals empty streets with plenty of available parking. We certainly can understand the frustration of a business owner who is working to open an art gallery in a heritage building.
Letters to the Editor: October 16, 2013

Letters to the Editor: October 16, 2013

Protection instinct This is my very first letter to a newspaper, so please bear with me. I am a 61-year-old British Columbian grandmother who is very protective of her cubs.
Viewpoint: Pseudo-environmentalism misses mark

Viewpoint: Pseudo-environmentalism misses mark

by Rich Valentine I have noticed a few letters and outrageously dramatic posters posted up around the community.
Editorial: Vital sailing

Editorial: Vital sailing

A small adjustment to the newly modified Saltery Bay-Earls Cove ferry schedule could bring about large improvements for Powell River businesses.
Editorial Cartoon: October 9, 2013

Editorial Cartoon: October 9, 2013

What are your thoughts on this week's cartoon?
Letters to the Editor: October 9, 2013

Letters to the Editor: October 9, 2013

Make a positive impact On the heels of Powell River Regional District’s decision to support Lafarge Canada Inc.
Viewpoint: Newspapers hold relevance in today’s age

Viewpoint: Newspapers hold relevance in today’s age

By Joyce Carlson with association files Reading a newspaper is not like reading a novel, a magazine, a history book, poetry, prose or any other type of literature.
Letters to the Editor: October 2, 2013

Letters to the Editor: October 2, 2013

Re-emergence of an old disease Wendy Brown’s cartoon tossed some humour into an otherwise humourless subject [September 18].