Opinion

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

by Ken Glaze Thomas Wheeler describes a scenario in his “Act to save community” letter [August 17] that is probably not too unrealistic. As the world supply of oil runs low and prices rise, things will surely get more expensive here.

What are your thoughts on this week's cartoon?

What are your thoughts on this week's cartoon?

Just when Powell River residents thought ferry service couldn’t get any worse, it did. The Queen of Chilliwack replaced the Queen of Burnaby on the Powell River-to-Comox route and chaos ensued, at least in the initial days.

Barter caution for businesses In response to the Viewpoint article “LETS do it without money,” September 21, I would suggest that anyone running a business be very wary about the bartering business.

by Susan Jersak A sustainability forum titled “A Call to Action” was held at Max Cameron Theatre recently. One of the presentations was made by a student, Graham May. He was asked to talk about what youth wants.