Opinion

'The devil is in the details and transparency on this effort is lacking.'

'Right now, we get a mixture of architecture that does not suit our town but because there is no specific definition of “seaside character” it is easy to approve anything that comes to the table.'

'Drivers round the sharp curve into the hospital lot where people on foot may be crossing, often seniors walking slowly while drivers may be stressed and in a hurry as they look for a (scarce) parking spot.'

'Although it may not seem necessary to transport wood for the cabin stoves in the Tetrahedron Park that is not the sole purpose of the helicopter use.'

'Knowing that “anyone” can set these up, and now, as in this case, publicize them, is for me very unsettling.'

'The voices of people who use drugs (PWUD) and those who are affected and targeted by the intentional erosion of services and supports are not being included in these conversations.'

'Having taught communications throughout the post-secondary system for decades, I can attest that almost all English speakers know what “seaside village character” means.'

'The businesses here on the Sunshine Coast survive against a host of competitors from south of the border. Most noteworthy are the American companies that were represented by their CEOs at the inauguration, right behind the president. Yes, you all saw them there, leaning into the new president’s agenda: Amazon, Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), X (formerly Twitter) to name a few. These are the richest companies in the world and they are all American.'

A long-overdue treaty update is stalled, leaving province vulnerable to political and economic risks