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H1N1: No laughing matter

H1N1: No laughing matter

This won't make me any friends, but I have to admit: until now, I've gotten a sort of twisted enjoyment out of our little H1N1 pandemic.
Misinformation abounds from NDPs

Misinformation abounds from NDPs

Editor: Re: Bill Forst federal NDP's choice Here we go again and already! Misinformation abounds from the NDP camp. Veniez was never a member of the Conservative Party. I know; I checked.
Self-appointed new government

Self-appointed new government

Editor: It seems a new level of government has been created on the Sunshine Coast. At least that what Imade of last week'sflyer by the Sunshine Coast Community Forest. In thereport from the chair,Mr. John R.
Trees felled for safety

Trees felled for safety

Editor: At the Oct. 29 public meeting of the Sunshine Coast Community Forest, a member of the public informed us that four old growth trees in the Wilson Creek area had been felled by the community forest about 10 days previous to our meeting.
What happened to fair negotiations?

What happened to fair negotiations?

Morale has hit a low point for Sunshine Coast paramedics. On Tuesday, the provincial government introduced legislation that forces the province's 3,500 ambulance paramedics back to work in the middle of collective bargaining.
Good grief: do your homework

Good grief: do your homework

Editor: For Sechelt council to choose Canada's Small Business Week to start a repeal process against the Target fish hatchery, apparently one of the Sunshine Coast's most outstanding small businesses, is quite telling.
You put your hearts into it

You put your hearts into it

Editor: This is an open letter to thank the residents of the Sunshine Coast for their participation and support of the Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart programs this past year.
Libraries a vital part of school

Libraries a vital part of school

Editor: The Vital Signs report featured recently in this paper makes some interesting claims about library use on the Sunshine Coast and states that "They [libraries] also provide equitable access to information and in doing so, contribute to the soc
SAR seeks new recruits

SAR seeks new recruits

Editor: Sunshine Coast Search and Rescue is interested in training some new recruits. This will be a four-step process starting with an information and orientation meeting held Nov. 10 followed by an evening of interviews on Nov. 23.
Not really front page news

Not really front page news

Editor: I am writing in response to the article in last week's Coast Reporter regarding the Mental Health staff team-building event.