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Counterpoint: Take our forests back

Counterpoint: Take our forests back

News that the local Catalyst Paper Corporation paper mill is facing potentially fatal anti-dumping duties courtesy of our trade “partner,” the United States, is discouraging.
Viewpoint: Is spring break really a ‘break’ for families?

Viewpoint: Is spring break really a ‘break’ for families?

Spring break is now in full swing as students enjoy their second week off school. But whether this second week is a time of refreshment or a stress-filled scramble for extra child care depends very much on perspective.
Viewpoint: NDP minority a bit shaky after LNG pitch

Viewpoint: NDP minority a bit shaky after LNG pitch

For an NDP government so bent on driving corporate money out of politics, it’s odd to realize how critically important an upcoming financial decision by a multinational corporation is to the BC political scene.
Viewpoint: Canada found at the rink

Viewpoint: Canada found at the rink

The lack of uniquely Canadian traditional experiences is one of this country's greatest strengths and one of its core weaknesses.
Viewpoint: Residents elect councillors to lead

Viewpoint: Residents elect councillors to lead

Peak contributor Murray Dobbin has a rather myopic attitude toward how local politics function.
Editorial: Fairness factor

Editorial: Fairness factor

Powell River Recreation Complex should be funded as a regional facility like Powell River General Hospital and our schools. Everyone pays hospital taxes whether they never, rarely or frequently use the facility.
Viewpoint: Contribution requires careful consideration

Viewpoint: Contribution requires careful consideration

It is time to ask questions about who pays for Powell River Recreation Complex. People living in electoral areas have not paid taxes toward the facility.
Cartoon: Wait list

Cartoon: Wait list

What do you think of this week's cartoon?
Letter: Demolition requires vote

Letter: Demolition requires vote

I didn't realize we had extra money in city coffers to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars to tear down the former Inn at Westview [Council acts to demolish former inn,” March 21].
Editorial: Negative spotlight

Editorial: Negative spotlight

Two news stories that relate directly to Powell River made major headlines beyond our borders in the past week.