Opinion

Challenges faced by small water systems in the Powell River area are not uncommon in British Columbia.

Point of geography Surely it doesn’t need to be said again, but the planned new Powell River Public Library will not be on Willingdon Beach or in the park, but in part of the vacant lot to the south, and will not interfere with the view of the beach

by Rob Arnstein An elephant in the room is an obvious problem or risk no one wants to discuss. Climate change is our elephant. It is happening. We know its causes and consequences and, broadly speaking, what we must do to address the problem.

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Imagine sitting around a campfire and breathing in a toxic soup of pollutants that endanger your health. Apparently, some Powell River residents are doing just that, by burning tires. Not only are they endangering their own health, however.

Waste of energy I am sick and tired of hearing about a new luxury Powell River Public Library at Willingdon beach [“McNaughton stands alone,” February 27]. There are more important things that City of Powell River council should be worrying about.

by Kevin J.

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Library dilemma I wish to applaud City of Powell River Councillor Chris McNaughton’s attempt to introduce a motion in council investigating other site options for a new library [“McNaughton stands alone,” February 27].

City of Powell River staff appear poised to rush through a draft liquid waste management plan (LWMP), the first phase of which calls for treating the city’s sewage at Catalyst Paper Corporation’s Powell River mill.