Opinion

With the 2012 Olympic Summer Games well underway in London, Canadians everywhere are keeping a close eye on the nation’s athletes.

Pollution and prison connection Congratulations to Enbridge Inc. executive’s company which was awarded $38.5 million to build a mega-prison, the first one of the Bill C10 crime bill.

by Steve Perkins Man needs to regress in order to progress. Something that never gets talked about in the environment versus economy discussions is the fact that there is a direct correlation between the natural environment and the human psyche.

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Significant individuals sustain industry Catalyst Paper Corporation’s retired salaried employees are to be congratulated for their determination and initiative in the company’s restructuring [“Catalyst creditors approve restructuring plan,” June 27].

For 49 years, Powell River Sea Fair has been thrilling residents and visitors with an annual weekend of fun on the water. The event has spanned generations, delighting both young and old with activities at Willingdon Beach for all to enjoy.

by David Moore Powell River politics sometimes resembles a stage play which blends elements of farce, pantomime and cutting irony. Irony currently dominates the public library discussion.

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In recent years, months and days, tensions surrounding the word “treaty” in Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation have ebbed and flowed like tides that wash against the coastal nation’s stretching shores.

Ferry schedules cause frustration Ferries are part of our highway system, we are expected to pay for them [“Cancellations spike with matrix,” July 4]. The least they could do is run on coinciding ferry schedules and have food ready for passengers.