Opinion

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Most young people believe they will never die. That belief often leads to risky behaviour, because youth believe the worst will never happen to them.

by Sharlene Reid As I drove home today from work, taking the long way, I paused as I approached Ash and Marine avenues. I parked my car and looked across the street at the historic Patricia Theatre.

Lack of awareness After reading your Speak to the Peak January 18 [“What’s your opinion on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project?”], I was surprised and disappointed with the lack of information that some of the responders displayed.

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Just when Powell River residents thought ferry service couldn’t be worse, the worst happened. The Queen of Burnaby , the regular vessel on the Powell River-Comox route just back from a $12-million refit, broke down.

Succession plan required After following all the news stories on Catalyst Paper Corporation, one has to wonder what is the future of the town [“Tax war,” January 25].

by Paul McMahon City of Powell River council’s process for the new public library project is in violation of the city’s official community plan (OCP) and standard management and engineering practices.

If BC Ferries is going to continue to be financially viable, wide-ranging actions by government, stakeholders and ferry users are needed, BC Ferry Commissioner Gordon Macatee concluded in a review of the Coastal Ferry Act .

Re-examine climate change premises I write in response to the viewpoint “Wake-up call for climate change” by Lesley Thorsell, in the Peak on January 18.