Opinion

Editor: The current smoke and ash pollution in Gibsons from various places, including possibly the Island, the Squamish area, and West Sechelt, is a sign for all to notice.

Editor: Re: Travel Ambassadors BC Ferries is a large and complex organization with regulatory obligations to local, provincial and federal agencies.

An open letter to Premier Christy Clark: I implore you to immediately use, hire or purchase the Mars water bombers or build similar large planes for forest fire fighting in this province, to be retained on an ongoing basis.

Editor: In my role as a tourist ambassador to the Coast, I’m often the first person to say “that wouldn’t happen on the Coast” or “no need to alarm the car, we all leave our keys in them here.

Editor: A recent letter (“Woodfibre LNG is wrong,” June 25) raises questions about Woodfibre LNG Limited’s compliance with standards established by the Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO).

Editor: I am writing in support of S&M Medicinal Sweet Shoppe (“Medical marijuana ruling on edibles boosts business,” June 19).

Editor: The letter from G.M. Campbell of Madeira Park (“An affront to democracy,” June 26) is one of the best written I have read in a long time, and I congratulate him and agree with every word.

Editor: Re: The Canada Day pullout feature’s “Canada: Home to interesting history” and “Important moments in Canadian history,” June 26. I am dismayed, disgusted actually, by the inclusion of such contributions to our local paper.

Editor: Re: “No more redesigns for George,” June 26. An ultimatum is not a tool to be used towards a community; it is more often used during a tantrum. Tweaking a plan six times is an integral part of development, not a concession nor a conclusion.

An open letter to BC Ferries: The car parking lot at Langdale terminal has been full twice this year. Coincidently, the Canadian women’s soccer team played on both of those days in Vancouver at 4:30 p.m. in the FIFA World Cup.