Opinion

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

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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.

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].

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

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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.

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

By Sarah Barton-Bridges Voting can be an intimidating experience for many first-time voters such as myself. Registering to vote, researching political platforms and formulating opinions take a great deal of both effort and motivation.

A bit of information dropped like a bombshell during City of Powell River’s liquid waste management plan (LWMP) steering committee meeting last week.