Opinion

'Following the retirement of my GP, I find myself among the ranks of those “orphaned” patients on the Coast.'

'Local conservationists look out for the wellbeing of bird populations, bear families, bee colonies, eelgrass, and the overall health our forests and streams. They are supported by wildlife centres and the SPCA, who assist in the care and protection of those in need.'

'Thanks to all those doing what they can to save the Trout Lake sticklebacks.'

'Given that there will likely be no improvements to the ferry system in my lifetime, maybe somebody could spend some of the unspent taxes that I paid this year and add some more pews to the waiting area so that long-suffering bus riders might find some comfort?'

Decision coming this week on RCMP or local police force

British Columbians deserve new options for their health care

'The Cochrane Road access is named Atlee’s in Town documents but has an attractive new sign which acknowledges, either to prevent confusion or fisticuffs, that locals know the beach below as both Atlee’s and Franklin.'

'Huge thanks to the four paramedics from Sechelt who came over to South Thormanby last Saturday to attend to one of our summer residents.'

Federal, B.C. governments did not exactly roll out the Welcome Wagon for LNG conference delegates, writes Kirk LaPointe