Opinion

Editor: Like many of my physician colleagues, I was very disappointed that the recently announced decision by Vancouver Coastal Health to replace Totem Lodge and Shorncliffe Care Home with the new Silverstone Care Centre over the next two years fails

Editor: I want to add my voice to the growing concern about the decision of Vancouver Coastal Health to close down the long-term care homes in Sechelt – Shorncliffe and Totem Lodge – and replace them with a privately run facility.

Editor: Six years ago my husband and I moved to the Sunshine Coast. We live in an isolated off-the-grid cabin in the bush. Dirt logging roads are the only option to boat access. I own a collector vehicle – a Citroen 2CV.

Editor: A recent decision by the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority to close two older government-operated care homes has triggered an interesting and philosophical debate.

Editor: Let me get this straight now. I arrived at the Horseshoe Bay terminal one and a half hours before the scheduled 5:55 afternoon sailing.

Editor: Much has been written criticizing BC Ferries Corporation, and most of it is well deserved. There is, however, one thing I would like to bring to your attention and that is the boorish anti-social behaviour of many ferry passengers.

Editor: This is in response to the letter of Sarama (“Goosebird indeed a creek,” July 1), which refers to a drainage ditch in lower Gibsons as a “creek.

Editor: The recent Sunshine Coast fixed link discussions held in both Powell River and Sechelt, among government and business leaders, was party to a missing link.

Editor: It was very encouraging to see so many people attending the meeting about our Chapman Creek watershed, citizens and elected officials alike.

Editor: The Gibsons Landing Heritage Society (GLHS) depends on community support to upgrade and maintain the Heritage Playhouse, and this year generous donations have enabled the society to accomplish some important projects, many of which are focuse