Opinion

B.C. government's $9.7 billion budget deficit forecast turns into $1.3 billion surplus

More than four in five people are “very proud” of the province that they live in.

'Our Sunshine Coast used to be community-minded.  Now we’re at the mercy of developers who promote ‘investment opportunities’ for foreign buyers. Our community is rapidly disappearing before our eyes. Just ask the real members of our community.'

'There is nothing in it for locals, it is only making money for developers.'

Regarding Sunshine Coast Physicians plead for help

'Given the many outstanding issues related to this development and the extent of upset it is causing to residents in the community it will directly affect, it would seem an appropriate course of action to hold at least one public meeting in order to address issues and hear the wishes of the people'

'With all the new developments on the Coast, it’s the perfect opportunity for local and regional governments to take meaningful action. '

'I recently completed the MOTI survey on the future of highway 101 on the lower Sunshine Coast.  I was shocked to learn that no improvements are contemplated for the stretch between Havies Road and downtown Sechelt. (Full disclosure; I live on that stretch.)'

'Where is all the weather gone?'

While we complain every year about wasps, we should really be concerned about the overall decline in flying insects, including pollinators