Reflections on Leadership, Collaboration, and Good Governance Over the past several weeks, Powell River residents have had opportunities to hear from candidates at the mayoral forum, councillor forums, and community meet-and-greets. We have heard different perspectives, discussed important issues, and considered ideas about the future of our city. These conversations are an important part of democracy. They give citizens the opportunity to ask questions, challenge ideas, and

Reconciliation begins with truth. It grows through understanding, and it continues through the relationships we build every day. Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause to honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, the Survivors who carry their experiences, and the families and communities whose lives have been forever changed. It is a day of remembrance, but it is also a day to listen, to learn, and to reflect on our share

I have many loved ones who have been affected by cancer. Once in a while, it’s important to stop talking about the issues of the day and take a moment to remember the people who have helped shape who we are as Canadians. Terry Fox is one of those people. He was only 21 years old when he began his Marathon of Hope, with an extraordinary dream: to run across Canada and raise money for cancer research. What began with one young man, one artificial leg and an almost unimaginable

Every time I drive up my street, I steer to miss potholes and wonder when we’ll have pristine, smooth roads. I hear my husband’s voice, “With all the taxes we pay…” and just exhale. We once were a vibrant mill town and thought we would always be. Taxes and reserves were kept low because we felt there would always be money. Now generations later, we’re feeling the consequences of that belief. Times changed. Life happened. This week, I had a thoughtful conversation about ou

On August 25, 2026, I attended the town hall on homelessness and seniors housing with MP Aaron Gunn, MLA Randene Neill and Mayor Ron Woznow. I left feeling heavy-hearted, disappointed, hopeless and angry. I was angry because I knew that the next morning, many things would be exactly the same. I would go to work at a grocery store where we now have a full-time security guard. A grocery store, for goodness' sake. A friend would head out for her morning run and avoid trails she

Hello friends and neighbours in Powell River, qathet and Tla’amin, The possible name change for the City of Powell River has sparked one of the most passionate conversations our community has had in many years. I attended one of the Possible Name Change open-mic sessions in 2022 and was struck by something that has stayed with me. The room was packed. People came because they cared deeply about this place, its history and its future. At times, the conversation was uncomfortab

Last week, I joined just over 200 residents at the Evergreen Theatre for a community conversation about BC Ferries. It didn't take long to hear something those of us who live in Powell River understand well: our ferries aren't simply a way to get somewhere. They are our connection to health care, family, work, education, business and the rest of the province. For an isolated coastal community, reliable transportation matters. What struck me most was the range of experiences p