Opinion

Editor: As a recipient of home care service for the last three years, I would like to applaud them all. I suffered a stroke which has left me dependent for meal prep and personal care. Never have I been made to feel a burden.

Editor: What inspiring event started 40 years ago? The Terry Fox Run did! The event has been part of my life and that of my family – dogs included – ever since.

Editor: After reading about the B.C.

Editor: Our House of Commons does not sit, Pandemic has a grip on it. PM stands at his front door, Countrywide he has the floor. In every speech he issues cash, Trust me folks this is not rash.

Editor: Many thanks to Egmont fire and rescue and Madeira Park ambulance for their prompt response and professionalism last Saturday at Ruby Lake. Thanks also to our neighbour Chris, first to the scene, for his assistance.

Finally, there is a clear signal from the District of Sechelt that it’s ready to get serious about revisiting the rules for short-term rentals. The job is long overdue.

It’s usually a red flag when a column opens with the dictionary definition of something, but I’m going to run this red flag up the pole to see who salutes.

Editor: We are privileged to live, work and play on the unceded territories of the shíshálh Nation – “unceded” meaning that no official treaty was ever signed allowing for the transfer of their lands to federal or provincial governments, or to privat

Editor: We are fortunate to live where we do in these COVID times – no community transmission of the virus to date, lots of outdoor spaces where the virus effect is reduced, and kind, caring community members that follow the guidelines to keep us all

Editor: To all our first responders and 911 dispatchers, I want to give you my deepest thanks for saving my life on July 28, when I had my accident. Words fail me and my emotions overtake me when I think of that evening.