Opinion

Library and technology luddites Apparently there are many in the community who want a new Powell River Public Library even though books are technologically obsolete [“Libraries lose touch with reality,” June 6].

by John Challinor I read with interest the article written by Laura Walz that appeared in the June 6 edition of the Peak entitled, “Blue Community proposal fails.

by Imtiaz Taj I’m convinced that the right location for the new Powell River Public Library is the old arena site at the corner of Marine Avenue and Abbotsford Street.

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This week deserves to be recorded in any Powell River history as the week when the world came to town. Yesterday, July 3, International Choral K athaumixw started, a five-day celebration of choral music with participants from around the world.

Two thumbs up for Patricia Just wanted to write a little letter to the editor regarding the Patricia Theatre [“Theatre averts digital death,” May 16]. Growing up in Powell River I have many memories of the Patricia.

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There was an almost audible sigh of relief heard in the community on Monday as the results of a crucial vote became known.

Dangerous intersection? Why is it always easy to say the road or intersection is at fault [“Staff recommend further monitoring of busy corner,” June 6]? Roads, and all the associated signage, are there for drivers and pedestrians to use and obey.

by Horst Abelmann In response to Tom Hobbs’ viewpoint “Libraries lose touch with reality,” I would like to point out that new technologies don’t always make old ones obsolete. They can live side by side with each other.