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Letters to the Editor: February 20, 2013

Letters to the Editor: February 20, 2013

Rights of property owners Debate over the draft official community plan (OCP) for Powell River Regional District Area C is part of an age-old struggle between individual liberty and collective controls [“Speakers list concerns,” February 6].
Editorial: Time to engage

Editorial: Time to engage

Most residents have so far shown little interest in participating in the review of the City of Powell River’s official community plan (OCP).
Editorial Cartoon: February 13, 2013

Editorial Cartoon: February 13, 2013

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Editorial: Conflicted council

Editorial: Conflicted council

Recommendations from City of Powell River staff about development corporations provided that unmistakable feeling of déjà vu all over again.
Letters to the Editor: February 13, 2013

Letters to the Editor: February 13, 2013

Change ferry dock location I believe the ferry route can be shortened considerably by moving the Powell River terminal from Saltery Bay several kilometres and placing it in Vanguard Bay, possibly behind Sykes Island [“Process draws criticism,” Novemb
Viewpoint: Centre for youth is a treasure to keep

Viewpoint: Centre for youth is a treasure to keep

by Rhiannon Tully-Barr I'd like to take a moment to tell you about Powell River Youth Resource Centre (YRC). This centre has become such an important part of the community for me and countless other teens.
Editorial Cartoon: February 6, 2013

Editorial Cartoon: February 6, 2013

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Editorial: Community first

Editorial: Community first

A BC Appeal Court ruling that clarifies conflict of interest rules impacts many local government elected officials throughout the province as well as numerous non-profit societies.
Viewpoint: Welcoming the new year

Viewpoint: Welcoming the new year

by Chris Bolster Out with the old, in with the new. Saturday, February 9 is Lunar New Year’s Eve, the last day of the Year of the Dragon.
Editorial: Townsite abuzz

Editorial: Townsite abuzz

A pulse generated in Townsite can be felt up and down the coast. It’s the hip, cool place to be and its revitalization benefits the entire community.