Opinion

'It is awkward in our culture to talk about these things, but the bottom line is that not talking about it is dangerous for all involved.'

No wonder the B.C. government recently bragged about its $5 billion surplus. B.C., after all, has long meant “bring cash.”

Throughout her career, Ballem has made a practice out of telling politicians what they don’t want to hear, when they need to hear it.

Every so often someone will sense a presence, or feel a room suddenly turn cold. There are even stories of a woman in starched white cap and apron passing right through a wall.

Industry and to some extent government, have learned to work with First Nations to establish genuine economic reconciliation opportunities, particularly in the energy sector.

'I want to thank the Sunshine Coast Lions Housing Society for all the hard work they have done over the years, and recently in finally getting approval to move forward with the new annex which is greatly needed.'

If a provincial election indeed takes place this year, Falcon faces two other challenges: A rebrand and candidate selection.

'Canada Energy Regulator reporting on Provincial and Territorial Energy Profiles-British Columbia found the per capita gasoline use in 2019 was 1,066 litres.  The Sunshine Coast’s population is approximately 32,000 (2021 census). This means that approximately 34 million litres of gasoline are used by people on the Sunshine Coast. If the price is ten cents per litre more, then the over payment to the fuel companies is about $3.4 million.'

It can take up to 22 months for the province to relocate a ditch as part of road widening for a new condo or apartment building

Editor: The West Sechelt Community Association (WSCA) supports a mix of housing forms that provides housing for a wide range of income levels.