Opinion

Researchers are calling on the B.C. government to scale up controlled burns in an effort to reduce wildfire risk.

SCRD looks better positioned than in 2015, but things could still go sideways

Drive down the highway, you’ll see the signs: “Now hiring: All positions.

Editor: We are joining the growing chorus of homeowners in Sechelt that would like to see some strict new regulations regarding STRs. We live in West Porpoise Bay in – until two years ago – a very quiet neighbourhood on a private road.

Editor: We do suffer in our transportation system on the Coast; it originated mainly by locals creating a north-south corridor following the lay of the land. However, we have to think carefully about what we ask for.

Editor: Re: “COS investigating fed coyote on Thormanby,” July 23. I find it interesting, and a little disturbing, to find so much media attention lately about coyote encounters.

Editor: Happy birthday, Sea Cavalcade! This is our third year without the joy and pride that Sea Cavalcade brings to our community.

Editor: We have lived on the Coast for 17 years and the same problem crops up every summer – water restrictions! Funds have been found for “traffic calming” in downtown Sechelt; for new curbs and adjustments to turning lanes; for fa

Folks from city to this shore, Daily, monthly, there are more. Subdivisions in the bush, City expectations push. Street and highway traffic thick, Catching ferry is a trick. Highway shortcuts through the village, Peace and quiet thus to pillage.

Editor: Re: “Ingredient missed in prescription to reduce poverty,” Editorial, July 16. Your review of the recent report on action to reduce local poverty prompted me to revisit the paper.