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Politics and the planet

Politics and the planet

Editor: With an election soon approaching I find it astounding how little mention there is of the ever more perilous effects of climate change and acidifying oceans. Politicians seem to be riveted on the economy and jobs.
Major contributions

Major contributions

Editor: The members and staff of the Seniors Planning Table want to say a resounding “thank you” to the Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre for their major contributions to the successful seniors housing forum on May 23.
Not in anyone’s backyard will do

Not in anyone’s backyard will do

Editorial
Education is key to reconciliation

Education is key to reconciliation

Views
Tragedy is in the eyes of the beholder

Tragedy is in the eyes of the beholder

Editorial
Overdue showdown at the Seniors’ Corral

Overdue showdown at the Seniors’ Corral

Views
Good luck to Gibsons Sailing Club

Good luck to Gibsons Sailing Club

Editor: Hats off to Bruce and Andrea Kerr and their friends for taking over the Learn to Sail program from Gibsons Yacht Club.
Major concerns over Woodfibre LNG

Major concerns over Woodfibre LNG

Editor: The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) made a submission about the Woodfibre LNG expressing concerns about this major new industrial activity in the recovering waters of Howe Sound, where marine mammals are starting to return.
Sweep the shoulders

Sweep the shoulders

Editor: The bicycle touring season is now in full swing on the Sunshine Coast. Our close proximity to Vancouver brings cyclists over for day rides or weekend overnighters.
Clear-cutting and values

Clear-cutting and values

Editor: What is the value of a natural old forest and the thousands of species it supports? I consider the intrinsic values of such a life support system priceless, and not measurable in dollars and cents.