Opinion

Editor: We are joining the growing chorus of homeowners in Sechelt that would like to see some strict new regulations regarding STRs. We live in West Porpoise Bay in – until two years ago – a very quiet neighbourhood on a private road.

Editor: We do suffer in our transportation system on the Coast; it originated mainly by locals creating a north-south corridor following the lay of the land. However, we have to think carefully about what we ask for.

Editor: Re: “COS investigating fed coyote on Thormanby,” July 23. I find it interesting, and a little disturbing, to find so much media attention lately about coyote encounters.

Editor: Happy birthday, Sea Cavalcade! This is our third year without the joy and pride that Sea Cavalcade brings to our community.

Editor: We have lived on the Coast for 17 years and the same problem crops up every summer – water restrictions! Funds have been found for “traffic calming” in downtown Sechelt; for new curbs and adjustments to turning lanes; for fa

Folks from city to this shore, Daily, monthly, there are more. Subdivisions in the bush, City expectations push. Street and highway traffic thick, Catching ferry is a trick. Highway shortcuts through the village, Peace and quiet thus to pillage.

Editor: Re: “Ingredient missed in prescription to reduce poverty,” Editorial, July 16. Your review of the recent report on action to reduce local poverty prompted me to revisit the paper.

Editor: As a co-researcher and major contributor to the Poverty Reduction Strategy Framework report, I fully agree with John Gleeson’s assertion (Editorial, July 16) that Sunshine Coast residents are generous when it comes to responding to call

47% of respondents to survey say country should embrace multiculturalism – up six percentage points in one year.

Gesture seen by 54% of poll respondents as move towards reconciliation with First Nations