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Letters to the Editor: February 16, 2011

Letters to the Editor: February 16, 2011

Cotreatment concerns I am deeply concerned about the way Powell River is being led into adopting a “cotreatment” sewage plan that I believe will have negative impacts on the city as a whole [“Consultation plan goes back to staff,” February 9].
Viewpoint: Cadmium levels cause concern

Viewpoint: Cadmium levels cause concern

by Dr. Leah Bendell and Dr.
Editorial: Scan scam

Editorial: Scan scam

Shock waves swept through Powell River last week, but they weren’t caused by an earthquake.
Editorial Cartoon: February 16, 2011

Editorial Cartoon: February 16, 2011

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Editorial: Green steps

Editorial: Green steps

Powell River Regional District directors have made a good choice in deciding to develop access to the waterfront in implementing the parks and greenspace plan.
Editorial: Treaty action

Editorial: Treaty action

When the head of the BC Treaty Commission speaks out on an issue, people pay attention.
Viewpoint: Sustainable investments

Viewpoint: Sustainable investments

by Rob Higgin A local economy is either through-put or cyclic. Rural communities tend to be through-put, exporting raw materials, importing food and finished goods. A cyclic economy is more independent.
Letters to the Editor: February 9, 2011

Letters to the Editor: February 9, 2011

Predictions Seen this movie before? This being the season of the groundhog, I feel the urge to make a prediction or two.
Editorial Cartoon: February 9, 2011

Editorial Cartoon: February 9, 2011

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Viewpoint: Education, film, culture and sea lions

Viewpoint: Education, film, culture and sea lions

by Jonathan Willcocks I am an experiential educator, facilitator, coach, speaker, adventurer and serial entrepreneur.