Opinion

It’s a three-year trial, but given the energy B.C. officials put into winning it, there’s a good chance it will be permanent

'Bylaw 580 is a complex document that has many and varied implications, most of which centre around changing existing zoning of property. It is simply unacceptable that these major changes will be pushed through without extensive and reiterative opportunities for input from all residents of the District of Sechelt. What’s the rush?'

'Until the provincial government takes dramatic action to address this shortfall, the mentally ill — and their families — will continue to pay the price.'

'The negative effects of STRs could be reduced in a number of ways. Limits could be placed on the number of vacation rentals and the size of each unit. Eliminating clusters of STRs would ensure that no resident is dealing with multiple problems. Capping the number of consecutive days or total rental days would provide relief from noise and other issues. Requiring an operator who lives onsite would be highly effective. '

'The health care system let Kevin down and, equally, let Moirin down. Did anyone – psychiatrist, nurse, mental health worker – take seriously her legitimate concerns regarding her son? Was this institutional neglect or another example of mother-blaming?'

'For MOTI to state that the capacity of the two-lane Highway 101 is sufficient to accommodate expected traffic volume for years to come beggars belief!!'

'While having a new museum could be a boost for tourism and a wonderful resource for B.C. school children and their families, what about those of us who currently have great difficulty accessing reasonable housing? Perhaps we could stay warm by spending our days in the museum. Will there be cots?'

Nearly $1 billion price tag, eight-year time span to build new Royal B.C. Museum raises questions about political priorities, planning.

Leon and Caitlin at Salish Soils unbundled packed-up cans and containers to find a Second World War dog tag mistakenly thrown in the recycling.