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Editorial: Quiet ground war

Editorial: Quiet ground war

So far in Powell River, the provincial election campaign has generated scant attention. While a few campaign signs have appeared, little else connected with the campaign has happened.
Letters to the Editor: April 24, 2013

Letters to the Editor: April 24, 2013

Support your local union People figured out long ago that standing together gave them strength. Standing together empowered each person in the group exponentially and standing in a community made them an unstoppable force.
Viewpoint: Lost confidence in council

Viewpoint: Lost confidence in council

by George Orchiston On January 1, 2004, the Community Charter of British Columbia came into full force. It regulates the City of Powell River in its transactions with private and public corporations.
Editorial: Ferry silence

Editorial: Ferry silence

There appears to be widespread consensus that the transformation of BC Ferries into a stand-alone corporation hasn’t worked.
Viewpoint: Most beautiful place on earth

Viewpoint: Most beautiful place on earth

by John Weston Heading toward my fifth year as Powell River’s representative in the House of Commons, I still marvel at the integrity and ingenuity demonstrated by citizens of the community.
Editorial Cartoon: April 17, 2013

Editorial Cartoon: April 17, 2013

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Letters to the Editor: April 17, 2013

Letters to the Editor: April 17, 2013

Bright new day Recently I attended an event at Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation to begin the process of reconciliation and make a quantum leap in our understanding and honouring of relationships [“Circle aims to build relationship bridges,” March 6].
Editorial Cartoon: April 10, 2013

Editorial Cartoon: April 10, 2013

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Editorial: They're off

Editorial: They're off

BC’s provincial election campaign officially begins six days from today on April 16. That’s the day the chief electoral officer issues the writ.
Letters to the Editor: April 10, 2013

Letters to the Editor: April 10, 2013

Water politics Concerns mentioned in “Treading water” [March 27] are valid. In satellite communities where regional districts oversee amenities like airports, parks, et cetera we get a preview of what their management of our water would look like.