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Pedestrians have a responsibility too

Pedestrians have a responsibility too

Editor: I agree that pedestrians have the right of way, but they have a responsibility too. When they are out walking at night, a bit of reflective material on their black clothing might help them be seen by the drivers in cars.
System has to be affordable

System has to be affordable

The following letter was sent to Premier Christy Clark and copied to Coast Reporter. Dear Premier Clark: As a resident of Gibsons, on the Sunshine Coast, of course I'm unhappy with the direction BC Ferries has been taking.
Other things to consider

Other things to consider

Editor: It would seem reasonable that the Gibsons town council must be checking things like availability of water, sewer capacity and garbage collection for The George Hotel.
Like comparing gold fish to a whale

Like comparing gold fish to a whale

Editor: I was surprised to read Ian Jacques' editorial and his seemingly unconditional support of the George condo and hotel proposal (Coast Reporter, Jan. 17).
Turn down this referendum

Turn down this referendum

Editor: So the majority on Sechelt council wants to manipulate us in a cynical ploy to coerce taxpayers into supporting their unpopular and ill-fated sewage treatment plant? This experimental technology, costing millions more than proven systems, bui
Manufactured outrage

Manufactured outrage

Editor: The level of rhetoric over the cancellation of a once-a-week early Sunday morning ferry run in the winter season seems a bit much.
We all have rights

We all have rights

Editor: Although BC Hydro's deadline to force us all into compliance has passed, there are still options for those who don't want a WHO-declared possible carcinogen emitting radiation 24/7 in their most private spaces, their homes.
Much to be grateful for

Much to be grateful for

Editor: For years I've been writing letters to the editor, kvetching about one thing or another.
Propaganda in the mailbox

Propaganda in the mailbox

Editor: John Weston's latest propaganda rag appearing in my mailbox (at our expense!) wants to know what I think, but the space allotted for comments is woefully inadequate -barely room for 30 words, much less 300.
Thank you St. Mary's

Thank you St. Mary's

Editor: While visiting a friend in Davis Bay, we experienced a medical emergency.