Opinion

'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.

'The proposed dock management plan needs to be revised. More time is needed to create an adaptable plan. The provincial government has mishandled this roll out.'

In the interests of open government and transparency, which we are all big on, I’m filling it out publicly.

Now in a world with some depressing forecasts for the future, you know what helps? Vibrant colour – and this Coast needs some. 

'The proposed DMP has far-reaching effects on local residents and the community. We are concerned that not everyone has been adequately engaged in the process and that our concerns have been largely ignored. For example, providing some form of assurance regarding the inclusion of a grandfathering clause for existing docks could ease worries amongst the community. '