Opinion

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In any long struggle, it’s good to take a step back and celebrate achievements. Tla’Amin (Sliammon) First Nation community members who attended the initialling ceremony of the final agreement with Canada and BC did just that.

Library location makes no sense It was wonderful to read that Powell River Public Library is requesting proposals to design a new library [“Library seeks architect,” October 12].

by Susan Hainstock September 17 was my birthday and on that day I discovered someone had exterminated a hive of honeybees that have been living quite happily in a tree in Townsite.

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This year’s civic election appears to have a number of major differences from the last one in 2008. One of the most outstanding differences is the reduced number of candidates. In 2008, seven candidates ran for mayor in the City of Powell River.

Time for a science and math review I write in regard to the manufactured controversy surrounding BC Hydro’s smart meter program as discussed in Quick Peaks on October 5 [“Delegates oppose smart meters”].

by Warren Bailey A proposal has been submitted by Qathen Xwegus Management Corporation (QXMC) for the placement of a private marina in Squirrel Cove on Cortes Island, within Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park.

Last week’s committee-of-the-whole meeting had all the elements of great political drama: anger, shock, disillusionment, betrayal.

Mayor seeks assent It is good news that City of Powell River Mayor Stewart Alsgard will be moving a council motion in support of a referendum on the sewage co-treatment deal with Catalyst Paper Corporation [“Mayor proposes to seek elector assent for