Opinion

Complacency is hard to shake as we live our busy lives from day to day, sheltered from major catastrophes that rock other areas of the planet. Fortunately, an annual event helps us not take our safe and secure region for granted.

What does it take? That is always a question for anything, but this is a question about those that live in coastal towns and on Vancouver Island, and is about BC Ferries [“Commissioner okays fare hikes,” October 3].

by Rick Gration I believe it is about time Powell River RCMP start reinforcing some basic driving laws. I am a cancer survivor with physical disabilities, and I rely on my power wheelchair for transportation.

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As families and friends gather next weekend to celebrate Thanksgiving, there is one issue that won’t be making the list of things to be grateful for: ferry fares.

by Stephen and Kim Bennett While we are certain all residents of the City of Powell River feel secure they have protection from the fire department, they should not be so sure because it’s not true.

Warm welcome I am writing in response to John Hogg’s letter to the editor, Facility impacts neighbourhood, September 26. My question to him is short and simple.

Sometimes local government affairs become heated and abrasive.

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Climate change refugees Melting of Greenland’s ice sheet increased from 40 per cent to 97 per cent in only four days from July 8 through 12 of this year. This is called an extreme melt.