Opinion

'The voices of people who use drugs (PWUD) and those who are affected and targeted by the intentional erosion of services and supports are not being included in these conversations.'

'Having taught communications throughout the post-secondary system for decades, I can attest that almost all English speakers know what “seaside village character” means.'

'The businesses here on the Sunshine Coast survive against a host of competitors from south of the border. Most noteworthy are the American companies that were represented by their CEOs at the inauguration, right behind the president. Yes, you all saw them there, leaning into the new president’s agenda: Amazon, Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), X (formerly Twitter) to name a few. These are the richest companies in the world and they are all American.'

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'Currently, folks who require walking aids and wheelchairs are having to maneuver around a silty slippery puddle by going off the side of the curb. For many, this puts them at increased risk of falling.'

'Artificial turf is a petroleum-based product. It off-gasses, breaks down into bits, and has a life span of 15 to 20 years, after which it is landfill. It is not recyclable. As well, it essentially puts a plastic coating on our soil aerators ie. bugs, worms, and prevents our birds from foraging.'

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