Opinion

The large task of meeting commitments within the 'ministry of air'

'Quoted from the SCRD release: “It is common for communities to realize a reduction in water consumption by 20% to 30%.” Perhaps they should have read the rest of those reports.'

'Thank you Sechelt, The SC Lions Club recently held a Beer and Burger Fundraiser on behalf of the earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey and we are proud to announce that $10,000 was raised and donated by our community.'

'In a recent social media post, I predicted an approval vote by council for the Stonehurst proposal of 4-1 or 3-2. Never have I been more delighted to eat my words. Thank you, council, for sifting through the rhetoric, assessing the risks vs. benefits, and voting appropriately. '

Conventional assumptions did not prevail, with special rapporteur opting not to hold a public inquiry on foreign interference in Canada's politics, writes Kirk LaPointe

'I agree that we need real action – on short term solutions and longer term permanent solutions. Unfortunately, my short term solutions were not supported by the other directors of the SCRD who appear content to let nature play out since they did not propose any other solutions': Sechelt Mayor John Henderson

One outstanding question, writes Kirk LaPointe, is how Premier David Eby and his government handle the fallout

'Faith has been defined as an irrational belief in the impossible and so it would seem with any resolution to our dire water situation.'

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