Opinion

It may not have been by design, but the B.C. health ministry has released some data that may eventually form the basis on which to bring in new COVID-19 restrictions or even a virus-related passport of some sort.

Editor: Interesting times. Our utility rates have increased substantially. Our garbage collection has been cut in half. And now our garbage is left on the street, inviting bears to raid. So charge more, get less and now get nothing.

Editor: BC Ferries’ website is usually wrong when it comes to loading percentages for each sailing. This leads to false hope for the travelling public and even more travellers arriving at the terminal.

Editor: I’m dismayed by the article last week reporting neighbours’ complaints about “noise” from an outdoor concert at High Beam Dreams (“Concert moved indoors following noise complaints by neighbours”).

Editor: So, here’s the thing about getting the COVID shot: You’re either part of the solution to the COVID crisis or you’re part of the problem. Get the shot and you’re in the first group.

Editor: The Sunshine Coast Labour Council’s annual Labour Day Picnic at Dougall Park in Gibsons has been an opportunity for us to give back to the community for over a quarter-century – to celebrate labour with good food, games, entertain

Editor: There is a magnificent tree in full bloom at 995 Rosamund off Pratt in Elphinstone. There are very few in the area so gardeners might be interested. Albizia julibrissin is its name. It is about 20 years old.

Editor: Re: “Eye test designed to fail,” Letters, July 23.

Editor: I feel obligated to respond to the SCRD’s decision on water meters and the borrowing of millions of dollars.

As pandemic recedes, party faces renewed concerns about affordability, public safety, taxes, survey finds.