Opinion

The nature of work has changed drastically in recent years. People are exhausted from trying to keep up with rising costs of living, housing unaffordability, working through a pandemic and technological changes. B.C.

As the opioid crisis continues to spread and consume more and more lives every year, residential treatment centres should by now be an integral part of every community and not at risk of closing.

'Why is council more interested in catering to the commercial STR owners who subject our neighbourhoods to the disruptions and challenges of mini-hotels in a residential area, rather than protecting the peace and quiet of neighbourhoods for those that actually live in Sechelt? '

'I’d like to thank the District of Sechelt Councillors and SCRD elected officials who heeded the warnings of a scientific report and wisely voted down Mayor Henderson’s “quick-and-dirty” proposal of extracting potential'

Editor: I was saddened to see the photo of Elphinstone Secondary’s film festival; hundreds, clearly, attending (including children) and, to my aging eyes, not a single mask in evidence.

Editor: A comment on Anna Edmondson’s letter headed, “We deserve to be buried locally.” I’m not sure how many “coasters” would agree with the heading.

'Responsible pet owners keep their dogs clean and use modern medicines to kill ticks and fleas. They discourage excess barking and leave their dogs with friends when they need to be out. Owners are always responsible to clean up after their dogs if they have an accident in public spaces. There are volunteers that will walk dogs for seniors.'