Opinion

Editor: In effect, the last election in Gibsons was primarily about the George Hotel proposal – citizens who live in Gibsons spoke loudly to ensure we had a team in office that would move this hotel forward. During the campaign, when Coun.

Editor: Here’s a modest proposal for redefining residential water restrictions on the Coast. Level 1 (automatically in place from May 1 to Sept.

Editor: The decision by Gibsons town councillor Silas White to recuse himself from all future George deliberations is almost as startling a “development” in its own right as the George development proposal itself is.

Editor: Essentially, in Gibsons, the last election was all about The George and the future benefits for the community, as indicated by Coast Reporter’s coverage of the Oct.

Editor: On Saturday, after hearing the weather forecast for rain, my husband set up a rain barrel.

Editor: With the summer drought upon us, there are remarks circulating that water being scarce is a new way of life, and that conservation and non-use are the keys.

Editor: I live in Roberts Creek surrounded by forest, and for the last three years I’ve had a growing concern about the threat of forest fires on the Coast. The fire in Sechelt brought some of those fears to reality.

Editor: The residents of Carlson Point are thankful for the tireless dedication of the united firefighting efforts of the SCRD, the Coastal Fire Centre, the Ontario firefighters, and firefighters who have come to us from other provinces, battling the

Editor: I needed to write a letter to all the residents of Sechelt and surrounding areas thanking you for your generous support of the firefighters working on the Old Mine Fire (V50256).

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