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War Amps turns 75

War Amps turns 75

Editor: The War Amps Key Tag Service is celebrating a milestone this year – its 75th anniversary! The service has not only been reuniting Canadians with their lost keys, it has been helping to make a difference in the lives of amputees.
Foundation meeting needs

Foundation meeting needs

Editor: Thank you for publishing such a detailed review of important events and activities in our community throughout the tumultuous year of 2020.
Editorial: Self-sufficiency a worthy aim

Editorial: Self-sufficiency a worthy aim

A union official this week called for all levels of government to embrace “Buy Canadian” policies in order to protect Canadian jobs.
Opinion: Keep COVID numbers top of mind

Opinion: Keep COVID numbers top of mind

Imagine waking up one morning to news of a disaster somewhere in B.C. that killed more than 900 people and put 2,500 people in hospital with almost 600 of those folks in critical care.
One glaring omission

One glaring omission

Editor: Re: “SC COVID Task Force doctors honoured as unsung heroes,” Dec. 25.
Unsung heroes indeed

Unsung heroes indeed

Editor: It was a delight to read about our local physicians being recognized as “unsung heroes” for their contribution to the Covid-19 Physicians Task Force.
Speed up vaccinations

Speed up vaccinations

Editor: John Horgan justified his decision for an early election last fall based on the need for a clear majority mandate to address COVID-19. Despite now having that mandate, B.C. is behind. According to Our World In Data, as of Jan.
Some kicks too unkind

Some kicks too unkind

Editor: Dr. Bonnie Henry has created a climate of kindness with her messaging around our health and well being and with this in mind I am reflecting on the “Kisses and Kicks” featured in the Coast Reporter.
STR bylaw needed now

STR bylaw needed now

Editor: As homeowners in a quiet neighbourhood in Sechelt for 16 years we have depended on council to legislate bylaws to protect our lifestyle and the value of our investment.
Facility reopenings unwise

Facility reopenings unwise

Editor: As a recently retired SCRD pool and arena facility operator, I find the idea of opening the Gibsons pool and the Sechelt arena both practically and financially irresponsible, especially during the pandemic.