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Editorial Cartoon: June 8, 2011

Editorial Cartoon: June 8, 2011

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Editorial: Closed ears

Editorial: Closed ears

It’s hard to imagine how elected officials can spend a significant amount of time, money and resources on public consultation then reject the results of the process.
Letters to the Editor: June 8, 2011

Letters to the Editor: June 8, 2011

Late for the boat I see where Dave Formosa, Scott Randolph and the Powell River Chamber of Commerce, along with other members of the Flat Earth Society, have finally made the connection between steep ferry fares and the health of small coastal commun
Editorial Cartoon: June 1, 2011

Editorial Cartoon: June 1, 2011

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Editorial: HST decision

Editorial: HST decision

BC’s government is cutting the HST by two percentage points over the next three years as well as providing rebates to seniors and families with children under 18.
Letters to the Editor: June 1, 2011

Letters to the Editor: June 1, 2011

Message strong and clear I write to congratulate our City of Powell River mayor and council for the open house and dialogue event seeking public input regarding our city’s liquid waste management plan ( LWMP) [“Open house presents detailed informatio
Editorial: Public input

Editorial: Public input

Residents have spoken on the City of Powell River’s options for treating sewage.
Viewpoint: Fire brings out the best in people

Viewpoint: Fire brings out the best in people

by Barb Rees Our busy Saturday started with a trip to the dump, before going to Town Centre Mall to purchase a new cell phone.
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

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Editorial: Fighting fares

Editorial: Fighting fares

Since the provincial government transformed BC Ferries from a Crown corporation to a quasi-public-private company in 2003, fares have increased by 60 per cent on the minor routes. The ferry commissioner has given preliminary approval for an 8.