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Viewpoint: Old arena site is the right choice

Viewpoint: Old arena site is the right choice

by Imtiaz Taj I’m convinced that the right location for the new Powell River Public Library is the old arena site at the corner of Marine Avenue and Abbotsford Street.
Editorial Cartoon: July 4, 2012

Editorial Cartoon: July 4, 2012

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Editorial: Historic week

Editorial: Historic week

This week deserves to be recorded in any Powell River history as the week when the world came to town. Yesterday, July 3, International Choral K athaumixw started, a five-day celebration of choral music with participants from around the world.
Letters to the Editor: July 4, 2012

Letters to the Editor: July 4, 2012

Two thumbs up for Patricia Just wanted to write a little letter to the editor regarding the Patricia Theatre [“Theatre averts digital death,” May 16]. Growing up in Powell River I have many memories of the Patricia.
Editorial Cartoon: June 27, 2012

Editorial Cartoon: June 27, 2012

What are your thoughts about this week's cartoon?
Editorial: Light ahead

Editorial: Light ahead

There was an almost audible sigh of relief heard in the community on Monday as the results of a crucial vote became known.
Letters to the Editor: June 27, 2012

Letters to the Editor: June 27, 2012

Dangerous intersection? Why is it always easy to say the road or intersection is at fault [“Staff recommend further monitoring of busy corner,” June 6]? Roads, and all the associated signage, are there for drivers and pedestrians to use and obey.
Viewpoint: Modern and old can work in harmony

Viewpoint: Modern and old can work in harmony

by Horst Abelmann In response to Tom Hobbs’ viewpoint “Libraries lose touch with reality,” I would like to point out that new technologies don’t always make old ones obsolete. They can live side by side with each other.
Editorial: Magical music

Editorial: Magical music

During the next two and a half weeks, Powell River will vibrate with music and creativity as musicians from around the globe make their way here to participate in two high calibre events. First up is SOAP, Symphony Orchestra Academy of the Pacific.
Letters to the Editor: June 20, 2012

Letters to the Editor: June 20, 2012

Clarification I’d like to clarify the quote that appeared at the bottom of the Peak article on the field school [“Field school delves into aboriginal history,” June 13].