Opinion

Editor: On Monday afternoon I had a 20-minute talk/pause/wait-on-hold/talk with various people in the United States, because my organics recycling had not been collected from my home in Lower Gibsons.

Editor: If you’re trying to find out what can and cannot go into the curbside blue boxes, you may be out of luck – if my own experience is anything to go by. First it was plastic bags that, seemingly, became recyclable non grata.

Editor: In this day and age of inclusiveness, equality and empowering women I am wondering how SD46 feels it is acceptable to have a very hush-hush event called “GrLPwR” for a few select students.

Editor: A letter headed “Worrisome behaviour” in the Sept. 14 issue of the Coast Reporter contains several inaccurate and misleading statements related to site preparation for the George Hotel and Residences.

Editor: Driving home last Friday I saw a sign that caught my eye.

Editor: Elections signs are popping up along Highway 101 and two in particular supporting Al Holt for Sechlet mayor and Doug Wright for Sechelt councilor caught my attention. The banner on each sign reads: “Vote Water.

Editor: Re: “Jan DeGrass bids adieu to A&E beat,” Sept. 14. Jan DeGrass will be missed by many people in her role as Arts and Entertainment writer on the Coast.

Editor: We are seeing another large home development in Sechelt with buildings soon to be built above Havies and Laurel.

Editor: Safety, emergency access, and a system that meets the scheduled and impromptu needs of adults, seniors and children are primary needs that are not currently met by our antiquated road system.

Editor: Recently, I got caught in a good old-fashioned “cash grab” on the Coast. It’s called Traffic Court and it happens intermittently in Sechelt. I was there to plead “guilty with regrets” for driving without insurance in 2017.