Opinion

How it was Powell River is where I was raised. The mountains, lakes and seashore were always praised. I remember good times in my years, of all the old places as a kid, like the old Townsite, and the mill whistle that sounded on the hour. I miss it.

by Robert and Rita Valine When looking into financial shenanigans, “follow the money.” When it comes to political shenanigans and social services cuts, “follow the votes.

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In The Tell-Tale Heart , a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, the writer reminds readers that choices made in the past can, when least expected, come knocking like a jilted lover or forgotten old bones.

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By Tom Hobbs I totally agree that ferry “Cuts draw life blood from communities” and “This is a death knell to a thriving community,” as described in the viewpoint in the Peak, January 15.

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For generations, the notion of finding a career or a job that was suited to abilities or passions in life was not a consideration.

Land connection Being in Powell River all my life and knowing the back country since I was a kid, there is good understanding why there should be a new highway from Powell River to Squamish. [“High cost of geography,” January 15].

by Jim Rose I found the viewpoint “Generating income,” January 8, to be very misleading because it was based on an invalid premise.