Opinion

It could have been us.

The global response to the worst natural disaster in our lifetime has been unbelievable. The tsunami that struck Asia during the Christmas holidays has touched us all, and the Sunshine Coast is no exception.

After I had my say on the U.S. election in my last column, a few people were offended to learn that I don't support George W. Bush.

Some good news of sorts this week - Coasters are getting healthier.

I used to hold Readers' Digest in high esteem as a good organization, but after the mail-out I received this week, I'm changing my feelings.

Mr. Justice Peter Fraser of the B.C. Supreme Court made some questionable statements last week while passing sentence on Fred Church.

In light of news that a client of Arrowhead attempted suicide two weeks ago, I'm moved to write about the need for a centre for these often ignored and sometimes feared members of our society.

This past week - under the heading of believe it or not - comes a tale of a young woman who passed herself off as a volunteer to steal from the Poppy Fund.

Like many people who favoured the losing side in the U.S. election, I'm still struggling to accept the reality of "four more years." I'm a dual citizen of the U.S.

Economic development is a catch phrase quite common in this community these days. Several volunteer groups, government agencies and governments themselves have been and continue to work on many economic development initiatives.