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Editorial: Engagement

Editorial: Engagement

While work proceeds on rewriting the City of Powell River’s official community plan (OCP), most residents appear to have little interest in the process.
Viewpoint: Cancer scare doesn’t have to end in surgery

Viewpoint: Cancer scare doesn’t have to end in surgery

by Kitty Clemens On May 14, Angelina Jolie let the world know she had been diagnosed with carrying the BRCA gene giving her possibly a higher chance of contracting breast and/or ovarian cancer.
Letters to the Editor: May 22, 2013

Letters to the Editor: May 22, 2013

Coastal location most valuable Hats off to the Westview waterfront development committee for sustaining its recommendation to the City of Powell River that the old arena site be rezoned for mixed use and designated accordingly in the official communi
Editorial Cartoon: May 15, 2013

Editorial Cartoon: May 15, 2013

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Editorial: Rich remains

Editorial: Rich remains

Patience should apply to the process that is unfolding at Shelter Point Park on Texada Island. A fire destroyed the park’s concession and caretakers’ home last year.
Letters to the Editor: May 15, 2013

Letters to the Editor: May 15, 2013

Tennis court liability In zealous preparation for the 2013 tennis season, City of Powell River crews power-washed the existing courts. These courts were already in a state of general dilapidation [“Recreation assets need upgrades,” December 1, 2012].
Viewpoint: Democracy to be put to the test

Viewpoint: Democracy to be put to the test

by Paul McMahon With all the recent media hype encouraging voters to shake off the chains of voter apathy and participate in the provincial election, it will be of interest to see how Powell River’s unique opportunity to test the fundamental cause of
Editorial Cartoon: May 8, 2013

Editorial Cartoon: May 8, 2013

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Editorial: Votes count

Editorial: Votes count

There will be no shortage of issues to consider when voters go to the polls on May 14 for the provincial election. Health care, resource extraction, transportation and education have all attracted attention, discussion and debate.
Letters to the Editor: May 8, 2013

Letters to the Editor: May 8, 2013

Stream of response We feel a few corrections and some information is needed [“Fish in jeopardy after residents raze riparian area,” May 1].