Opinion

If there is any bright spot in the challenge posed by the need to fight for equitable ferry service, it is that the situation has posed the perfect circumstance to measure and to exercise the principles of democracy by which people live.

Help wanted Is there a doctor in town willing to take on a new patient [“Clinic opens,” April 17, 2013]? I have lived in Powell River since 1963, 50 years. My life has been fruitful; I have worked, paid taxes and contributed to the community.

by Linda Rosen Studies report local economic benefits of up to $7 for every dollar spent on library services.

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by Travis Barbour As frustration mounts with the looming service cuts by BC Ferries, it is essential that we continue to look for creative solutions that could ease the difficulties created by them.

Pedestrian safety I live in the Black Point area where we are bereft of sidewalks [“Padgett bicycle lane welcome,” October 30, 2013]. I take my dog for a walk at least once a day, mostly twice a day. At some point I walk at the side of the road.

Behind ferry statistics Apparently the vessel BC Ferries has used to derive utilization statistics to re-jig schedules is the main vessel on the Comox-Powell River run, the Queen of Burnaby .

by Sheila Harrington

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