Opinion

'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.'

Polling by Research Co. and Glacier Media examines the most important issue facing the province

'In the spirit of honouring Asian heritage, Sunshine Coast Labour Council invited brother Hermender Singh Kailley, secretary-treasurer of BC Federation of Labour, as the guest speaker for May’s regular meeting. He was recently elected into this highly acclaimed leadership position in November 2022, however, his background stories provided the most inspiration.'

'It is difficult to understand how the SCRD continues to blatantly ignore the wishes of the majority of Halfmoon Bay citizens and the Coast wide survey, which indicated 64 per cent voted in favour of a new hall to be constructed at Coopers Green Park.'

'At the end of May, the federal government will release draft regulations for a long-promised emissions cap on fossil fuels — a policy that, if done right, could finally put Canada on track to hit its climate targets.'