Opinion

by Marvin Lehr BC Ferries and the provincial government should take a wider view of the function and purpose, present and future, of ferry operation.

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City of Powell River officials have a second opportunity to create a welcoming, attractive space on a vacant lot that is currently neither.

Extreme greed Corporate and industry greed is killing our planet [“Extreme green,” January 9]. Business is setting up in far-flung corners of the globe because this is where one can really take full advantage of the workforce.

A powerful new force generated by aboriginal people has sparked rallies and demonstrations in numerous locations across Canada, including Powell River.

Coal and volunteers have value I was quite surprised to see a full page advertisement opposing coal on Texada Island (December 28, 2012 issue of the Peak ). Coal has been shipped here from Campbell River for over 20 years.

by Michael Matthews My wife and I have no doctor, nor can we get one. We are Powell River taxpayers and yet there is no doctor with whom we can sign on here. All have full lists, and there is not even a waiting list.

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Doctor shortage I am very concerned about the lack of general practitioners in Powell River [“Orphaned patient numbers rise,” December 5, 2012]. My mother is in her mid-70s and due to circumstances beyond her control, has just lost her doctor.

by Bridget Andrews Environmental extremism is threatening our collective well-being. Many activists fail to realize that they are one of the driving forces behind our jobs moving abroad, while others celebrate the exodus of industry.