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Support Periwinkle Lane

Support Periwinkle Lane

Editor: Sechelt Garden Club members have donated $500 to kick off the fundraising efforts for the Sechelt Downtown Business Association’s Periwinkle Lane Project 2021. Not able to direct funds to venue rental, events, speakers, etc.
Rethink building project

Rethink building project

Editor: A version of this letter was sent to Mayor Darnelda Siegers and District of Sechelt administrative staff. Re: Public Works and Parks Operations Building Project (advertised Jan. 15).
UPDATED: Vaccinations begin on the Coast

UPDATED: Vaccinations begin on the Coast

Case counts drop after sharp rise in first half of December
Hydro crews outstanding

Hydro crews outstanding

Editor: I’d like to extend a huge thank you to the hydro crews for their response to the power outage on Tuesday night, Jan. 5.
High time for cat bylaw

High time for cat bylaw

Editor: I have been a cat owner/lover for a very long time. I also love birds, squirrels and all wildlife. The facts are known and recorded as to how many birds and other wildlife we lose every year to cats.
Ethically inexcusable

Ethically inexcusable

Editor: It is indeed shameful in the midst of a worldwide pandemic for CEOs in the travel sector such as our Canadian airlines and tourist firms to be using social media to encourage people to travel against the advice of our health experts.
Ring your bells, cyclists

Ring your bells, cyclists

Editor: I have written longer letters on this subject in the past so I will keep this plea short. Please, cyclists of all ages, get a bell and use it. You wear helmets to protect yourselves.
SOFTWARE

SOFTWARE

Software’s not a thing you wear, Has no substance, I declare. To wear a sock or shirt is fair, It might be soft but is not ware. Wear is warm or cool and nice, Ware is hard and cold as ice. Order this and pay for that, More control is where it’s at.
War Amps turns 75

War Amps turns 75

Editor: The War Amps Key Tag Service is celebrating a milestone this year – its 75th anniversary! The service has not only been reuniting Canadians with their lost keys, it has been helping to make a difference in the lives of amputees.
Foundation meeting needs

Foundation meeting needs

Editor: Thank you for publishing such a detailed review of important events and activities in our community throughout the tumultuous year of 2020.