Opinion

'What we have not heard about, is the plan to “fireproof” the campground in Roberts Creek which is situated just above us. In the perilous drought conditions we have experienced over the past several years, we have not seen one effort to keep the campground from becoming a tinder box, ready to explode at the slightest provocation.'

The news of MLA Nicholas Simons' choice to step back from elected life prompted reflection on how actions supported by the B.C.  government have affected the southern Sunshine Coast since his election in 2005.

'Unfortunately, we have no photos of the journey after it left Surrey – too caught up in prepping for arrival. Our only surviving parent will be visiting soon, and we would like to share with her the full experience of what happened.'

'There were certainly other more important and less contentious naming changes that would have likely been suggested if real community to community consultation had occurred.'

'Nothing from Trout Lake should be transmitted to any other watershed. When I say nothing, that includes sunfish, other fauna, any flora, sediment or water. This is a big ask, but what is at risk is the native species and biodiversity of every freshwater habitat in our region and beyond.'

'I’m commenting on a statement attributed to me in last week’s paper resulting in Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF) deciding to cancel the information-sharing meetings with Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF).'

'The program’s emphasis on inclusivity and diversity encourages a strong sense of unity among cadets, reflecting the values of acceptance and understanding. This unity is essential in building a harmonious community and nurturing future leaders who will shape a better tomorrow.'

'This year’s apocalypse of fires, floods, droughts and storms should drive everyone to work together to prevent climate hell on Earth. That means rapidly reducing our use of fossil fuels and conserving Earth’s natural carbon-sequestering ecosystems and biodiversity like on Mt. Elphinstone.'

'Alarmingly,  the proposed hall at Connor Park is planned for a dead-end residential road where there’s no escape route for families who live to the west of the park. In looking to the future of climate change, this may be perilous.'