Opinion

The recent decision by the Conservative federal government to close eight veterans’ affairs offices across the country has hit a nerve with a lot of people.

Editor: Remember that old saying "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me?" We intend to vote no to the money referendum to borrow $7.

Editor: We have been residents of Gibsons for more than 40 years and wish to extend our compliments to the Gibsons council under the capable leadership of Mayor Wayne Rowe.

Editor: I do not approve of the District of Sechelt referendum because property owners who will benefit from the plant get to vote on the loan but do not have to pay for the facility under this bylaw until they hook up.

Editor: As we travel along life's pathways, we encounter many diversions along the route. Often there are road blocks as well as happy events; nevertheless, we must travel. One such set of events for me has been to be cared for in our new St.

Editor: Many of the business owners in Gibsons would like to register displeasure and dismay regarding a recent statement in an advertisement against The George (Coast Reporter, Feb. 14).

Editor: I'd like to congratulate mayor, council and the staff of the District of Sechelt for pursuing new and better financial opportunities for the wastewater treatment facility.

Editor: Re: Janyk makes case for saving a beach building (Coast Reporter, Feb. 14). Whoa, Barry! I know your heart is in the right place, but let's not go too far along that road.

Editor: We believe that residents of Sechelt have as much right to their opinions as Mr. Campbell (Letters, Feb. 21) and that name calling serves no useful purpose. (Nay- sayers is a derogatory remark.

Editor: Congratulations and thanks to Don Chapman for his relentless quest to achieve or restore Canadian citizenship to the many Lost Canadians. At last, after years of endeavour, it seems as if the laws will change to embrace our wronged citizens.