Opinion

'In Sechelt, a property with an assessed value of $589,000 has a tax bill before grants of $4,064.06. In View Royal, a property with an assessed value of $970,700 has a tax bill before grants of $3,485.21.'

A report from the provincial coroner’s “death review panel” makes it impossible to single out a clear culprit for the deaths of 619 victims in last June’s heat dome

Decreasing the speed limit on residential streets is a popular idea with supporters of all three major parties in B.C.

'That said, a number of community members, including seniors have basically been put on the streets as of June 1 with more to come. I’m very unclear as to why, with all this zoning and STR input the last few months, why permits have not been allowed for RVs to be parked, or zoning for tiny houses permitted with in the town’s boundaries.'

'The new hall will provide an adaptable venue for a variety of events such as meetings, classes, concerts, and family celebrations. The commercial kitchen will offer catered events, cooking classes, and a venue for concession style service by local vendors.'

Next year, our country will mark 10 years without the presence of a functioning one-cent coin in our pockets and purses

'In Canada, window strikes alone kill 16 to 42 million birds annually. Feral cats have a significant role to play in bird kills, with some estimates being as high as 59 per cent of kills by cats. Other factors such as automobile collisions, agricultural pesticides, agricultural mowing of ground nesting birds, and commercial forestry practices (destroying nests/habitat) account for millions more. Climate change also affects food sources and habitat contributing to population decline.'

"We respectfully request that you leave this most lovely location with all the litter/refuse that you came with (no matter how minute), as well as any other that you might come across. This way future generations may enjoy its manifest beauty as much as you/we do." Reads the sign on a tree stump.