Opinion

Accountable to taxpayers When I heard that City of Powell River Council was entertaining the idea of changing our city slogan from “Pearl on the Sunshine Coast” to “Coastal by Nature,” I decided it was time to attend a council meeting to ask why.

by Larry Law A recent article about Powell River residents speeding in the Cranberry area is only scratching the surface. Speeding and distracted driving is a concern in all areas of Powell River.

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In business few things are more important than the bottom line. That is why it is somewhat puzzling that proponents of coal shipping continue to push forward with plans to increase thermal coal exports from the US via BC.

Power surge protection I recently read that in Stockton, California at 8:30 am on March 30, a dump truck struck a power pole bringing down a 60,000 high voltage transmission line onto a distribution line resulting in a power surge.

By Sheila Harrington Fear and its chilling power could deny us environmental protection and social justice. If Bill C-51, the supposed Anti-terrorist Bill is passed, Canadians will lose many essential freedoms due to fear mongering.

by Anthony McMorran Take the passion you have for all things green and temper it with respect and appreciation of the body.

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True cost of a park Is it true that City of Powell River Council is in the process of amending our Tree Protection Bylaw with the final vote to be held on Thursday, April 2? Will this amendment, if adopted, remove protection of the trees in Lot 450 s

April Fools’ Day is the one day of the year when practical scheming is not just acceptable, it is even appreciated, and possibly, for those who have had their morning cup of coffee, expected.