Opinion

Editor: We are privileged to live, work and play on the unceded territories of the shíshálh Nation – “unceded” meaning that no official treaty was ever signed allowing for the transfer of their lands to federal or provincial governments, or to privat

Editor: We are fortunate to live where we do in these COVID times – no community transmission of the virus to date, lots of outdoor spaces where the virus effect is reduced, and kind, caring community members that follow the guidelines to keep us all

Editor: To all our first responders and 911 dispatchers, I want to give you my deepest thanks for saving my life on July 28, when I had my accident. Words fail me and my emotions overtake me when I think of that evening.

Editor: Re: “Sechelt council approves changes to Strand waterfront development,” Aug. 14.

Editor: I heard that some neighbours have been offended by my letter last week (“Creepy note went too far”). I apologize. My intention was not to offend nor accuse my neighbours.

Editor: Re: “Big setback for ice groups,” Letters, Aug. 21. This year has been like no other for our recreation programs. Indoor lacrosse, roller derby and pickleball all lost their entire summer season in the arenas.

Editor: I have never stayed at an Airbnb short-term rental (STR) but friends and family have, so I’m fully aware of the advantages. “What’s the big deal?” you may ask if you don’t have an STR near you.

Parents, students and staff will have a better idea next week of what “back to school” will look like during the COVID-19 pandemic, as school districts across the province face an Aug. 26 deadline to post their reopening plans.

A new statistic has emerged that shows the reach of COVID-19 goes well beyond those who test positive. The new stat refers to how many people are in “isolation” for 14 days after contracting COVID-19 or being exposed to it.

Editor: When I first came to the Coast 45 years ago, there were no ferry reservations, because you didn’t need them. You always got on the ferry, no waits, apart from holiday weekends. Since then tourism has boomed and the population has tripled.