Opinion

More than seven in 10 British Columbians think the province should establish an office similar to Quebec’s Anti-Corruption Commissioner, survey finds.

Dear Readers: This will be my last issue as editor and associate publisher of Coast Reporter. After more than nine years at the paper, the last six-and-a-half as editor, I’ve decided that it’s time to move on to new things.

The Sunshine Coast’s Housing Needs Report has been in the hands of the community and local governments for a year. That document details a crisis in the supply and affordability of local housing.

Editor: An article in last month’s Coast Reporter (“Report card measures active transportation on the Coast,” Sept.

Editor: Many people on the Sunshine Coast donate some of their time to an organization or society that they feel helps to improve or enhance life for others.

Editor: We need to include more musical opportunities for young and old in our communities. Last week we were given a lovely piano as a gift, by our neighbour Elizabeth, for our developing Joyful Learning Centre in Roberts Creek.

Editor: As a longtime resident of Gibsons I am greatly concerned about the lack of regulation for short-term rentals in our residential areas.

Editor: It just astounds me that people still use disposables and many use them all day long.

Editor: Question: Which of the following budget processes analyzes every function within an organization, detects inflated budgets, promotes innovation, and minimizes waste? SCRD method: Survey local residents (“SCRD Bulletin Board,” Oct.

Editor: This weekend world leaders will meet at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow to discuss solutions to the climate emergency facing all of us.