Opinion

'A young man perceiving a state of deep shock took me by the arm to lead me away while offering words of comfort.'

'As long as local governments and residents on the Coast are prioritizing single-family homes, luxury builds are the only way to meaningfully increase the housing stock and move people out of older homes; particularly because we are not creating more land.'

'The public hearing for Sechelt’s new zoning Bylaw 580 has now been advertised for Sept. 8. An issue of concern to many residents is the provision for short-term rentals.'

'This situation is not new – BC Ferries proposed the construction of a new ferry for Route 3 in 2018. If your ministry had approved the ask, a new ferry would have been in operation by now. Inexplicably, your ministry refused to do so.'

Many survey respondents say they are “Albertans first and Canadians second."

B.C. government's $9.7 billion budget deficit forecast turns into $1.3 billion surplus

More than four in five people are “very proud” of the province that they live in.

'Our Sunshine Coast used to be community-minded.  Now we’re at the mercy of developers who promote ‘investment opportunities’ for foreign buyers. Our community is rapidly disappearing before our eyes. Just ask the real members of our community.'

'There is nothing in it for locals, it is only making money for developers.'

Regarding Sunshine Coast Physicians plead for help