Opinion

by Paul Schachter Our digital age has helped create a more educated and informed public, one that insists on increased openness, accountability and responsiveness in government. That’s a good thing.

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Powell River residents will once again have to dig deeper into their pockets to travel with BC Ferries. The company has announced it is adding a fuel surcharge on most routes beginning June 1 because of rising fuel costs. A 2.

Given the history of Olive Devaud Residence, it’s fitting that the community will fund a replacement facility.

Accessibility affects voting I think we should all be grateful to the people who helped out on election day [“Elections Canada office opens,” April 6]. They provide a very important service to the community.

by Al Drummond It would be a travesty to put the new Powell River Public Library on the site of the old arena. This would definitely not be the best use of this land. I am sure there are many other locations in Powell River that would be suitable.

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Vancouver Coastal Health and Powell River Regional Hospital District announced a particularly important agreement early this week, the replacement of Olive Devaud Residence.

Advocates of raising hens in backyards were disappointed last week when they saw the City of Powell River’s staff report on changing the animal control bylaw.

Letter demeans professionalism In their recent letter, Robin Kenyon, Don Hubbard and Jane Gregory (three former chairs of Vancouver Island University (VIU)/Malaspina’s Board of Governors) show they do not understand the issues at stake in the labour