Opinion

Editor Re: “New highway not wanted,” Letters, Oct. 23. The Sunshine Coast Highway Society’s petition, signed by over 6,400 people and presented to the B.C. legislature, clearly referenced the need for a new bypass highway route.

Editor: Although I missed the boisterous gathering of extended family that has been the hallmark of past Thanksgivings, this year’s smaller celebration gave me plenty of time to consider all of the things for which I am thankful, including a long and

Editor: Another Tuesday morning, another tasty bear treat! What did one bear say to the other bear? “Yum, yum! I just love Green Bin pickup day!” What did one SCRD resident say to the other SCRD resident? “Nasty! I just hate cleaning up someone else’

This is in response to the article in the Oct. 16 paper headlined “Gibsons mayor promises action on barges,” accompanied by an expansive picture view of a barge and flotilla of kayaks.

Editor: Re: “Gibsons mayor promises action on barges,” Oct. 16. Here we go again. Navigation and shipping is a federal head of power under the Canadian constitution.

Editor: Being a longtime user of the Gibsons pool I can’t help but get the feeling that the SCRD either has it in for this facility or doesn’t understand the value of recreation. All other recreation facilities are open.

Editor: The claim that 6,500 people are supporting a new, additional highway on the Sunshine Coast is a misleading one.

Editor: We are so lucky to have Salish Soils as a steward to our environment on the Sunshine Coast.

Editor:Re: “Dog ruins walk in the park,” Letters, Oct. 16. To the writer so offended at the off-leash park: find somewhere else to stroll; there are miles and miles of dog-free trails.

You could install speed-of-light 5G Wi-Fi across the entire fleet with all the money governments have spent studying BC Ferries over the years.