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Editorial: Ferry choices

Editorial: Ferry choices

Powell River residents have to refresh their memories to recall all the information that was circulating in the community over seven years ago about a vessel and service strategy prepared by BC Ferries.
Letters to the Editor: May 9, 2012

Letters to the Editor: May 9, 2012

Library at old school site I think the new library should be built at the old Max Cameron Secondary School site [“Architects unveil library design,” March 28].
Viewpoint: Democracy takes turn in debate

Viewpoint: Democracy takes turn in debate

by Michael Matthews When I arrived here in January, I immediately became aware of the issue of the new Powell River Public Library.
Editorial: Deal targets goals

Editorial: Deal targets goals

City of Powell River officials unveiled a new agreement-in-principle (AIP) with Catalyst Paper Corporation this week, one that takes some time to understand.
Letters to the Editor: May 2, 2012

Letters to the Editor: May 2, 2012

Capital borrowing plan Details obtained from the City of Powell River through a freedom of information request revealed that the city’s debt at December 31, 2005, was $5,926,000 and that by October 12, 2011, the debt had increased to $10,569,846 [“Pr
Viewpoint: Committee composition has flaws

Viewpoint: Committee composition has flaws

by George Orchiston On August 4, 2011, City of Powell River issued a press release advising that council had engaged the Helios Group, a Vancouver-based management consulting firm, to conduct a third party independent review of city services and oper
Editorial Cartoon: May 2, 2012

Editorial Cartoon: May 2, 2012

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Editorial Cartoon: April 25, 2012

Editorial Cartoon: April 25, 2012

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Editorial: Water protection

Editorial: Water protection

A small group of residents south of Powell River won a large victory recently, one that sets a precedent in the protection of drinking water throughout the province.
Letters to the Editor: April 25, 2012

Letters to the Editor: April 25, 2012

Community divides over issue Our petition states: “We, the undersigned, do not want a library at Willingdon Beach (old arena site). We also want a referendum regarding the new library proposal.