Opinion

Pandemic economic fallout, residential school graves have dampened enthusiasm at Canada Day, poll suggests

Seven months and 12 days is a long time to be wearing a face mask. Yet incredibly, that’s how long British Columbians went about their business under an emergency order mandating masks in indoor public places.

From last April to the end of March, 186 babies were born and supported at Sechelt Hospital.

Editor: A heartfelt thank you to all involved in stopping a forest fire from taking hold above Crystal Road in Roberts Creek on Saturday. So very reassuring to see such incredibly quick and decisive action by so many.

Editor: Joe Biden recently said (when making Juneteenth a National Holiday): “Great nations don’t ignore their most painful moments… Great nations don’t walk away; we come to terms with the mistakes we’ve made.

Editor: It’s disappointing and short-sighted of our community leaders to cancel the 2021 Canada Day events. This is the view of most Canadians, the silent majority.

Editor: Gibsons is generally a quiet town except when traffic is moving to and from the ferry. Then the noise is quite distracting for people who live on Sunshine Coast Highway – especially on North Road and Gibsons Way.

Editor: Over the past two years there have been reports of non-native fish sightings in Colvin Lake in Sargeant Bay Provincial Park.

Editor: An open letter to the SCRD board. First, thank you for your hard work and your service to our community. With respect, I disagree with the way you handled the curbside recycling decision and survey.

Editor: This letter was sent to BC Ferries president and CEO Mark Collins. We all know that PR at BC Ferries is abysmal.