Opinion

With many workers returning to the office for just a few days a week to start, there will also be a continued interest in renters and buyers needing spaces with home offices.

Editor: Re: “Vision test mimics reality,” Letters, Aug. 6. A vision test, mimicking a dark and rainy night, is really not a reality test for seniors, over 80, as they do not drive at night, or in a rainstorm.

Editor: I wish to extend my deep gratitude to all involved in my unusual opportunity to witness our Gibsons community members and first responders springing into action with fantastic teamwork, to handle an off-road emergency.

It was long ago predicted that if the Sunshine Coast did not find a way to create affordable housing, workers in many key sectors would become so scarce that no one would be here to perform the most basic services.

It may not have been by design, but the B.C. health ministry has released some data that may eventually form the basis on which to bring in new COVID-19 restrictions or even a virus-related passport of some sort.

Editor: Interesting times. Our utility rates have increased substantially. Our garbage collection has been cut in half. And now our garbage is left on the street, inviting bears to raid. So charge more, get less and now get nothing.

Editor: BC Ferries’ website is usually wrong when it comes to loading percentages for each sailing. This leads to false hope for the travelling public and even more travellers arriving at the terminal.

Editor: I’m dismayed by the article last week reporting neighbours’ complaints about “noise” from an outdoor concert at High Beam Dreams (“Concert moved indoors following noise complaints by neighbours”).