Opinion

A 2018 study found unhealthy eating in Canada resulted in direct health care costs of $5.1 billion and indirect costs (due to early death or disability) of $8.7 billion

Learning spelling remains an important part of reading education

Yes, eventually somebody will win, but it will not be me and it will not be you. Don’t hate the messenger; hate the math

'It’s a rare thing for people to come together over a bold vision of what could be, but this is exactly what we saw culminate on Feb. 6.'

'My own staff regularly express fear about their safety crossing the road at the various controlled and uncontrolled intersections. According to the RCMP, there have been seven reports of collisions involving pedestrians and seven “near misses” in the downtown Sechelt area in the last two years.'

'The SCRD Board showed real vision last week when it decided to support free transit for youth up to age 18 starting this September on the Sunshine Coast.'

1. Each child in a school would be given a tennis ball for their use, and would inscribe it with their initials.

'As harm reduction has its merits, it cannot stand alone in addressing the multifaceted nature of the drug crisis. We must prioritize comprehensive solutions that integrate treatment, prevention, enforcement and public safety measures. '

Editor: Re: Coast Reporter landfill report, February 5, 2024, “Area B potential landfill siting options scored lower.” At the SCRD committee of the whole meeting on Jan.