Opinion

Editor: I read Silas White’s “Setting the record straight” Dec. 5 letter with great interest. He does make some good points, but I feel his final sentence is somewhat premature.

Editor: I am a true blue community booster and shop locally regularly, especially at Christmas time. On Dec. 3, I was completely done my Christmas shopping. Yes, I make a list. And yes, I start early — and I shop locally.

Editor: I would like to thank Bruce Kiloh for sharing his recent letter to the editor regarding the Goldenhawk, albeit a bit short-sighted. After all, it could be argued, this was one of the privileges and rights our veterans were fighting for.

Editor: Lately the winds of change appear to be blowing through society, revealing the prevalence of the sexual harassment of women in the workplace as well as in the street.

The following letter was sent to Forestry Minister Steve Thomson and copied to Coast Reporter.

Editor: In response to the letter to the editor on Nov. 21, “Reporting system failing,” the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD)would like to provide some clarification about landfill tipping fees, the clean-up program and illegal dumping.

Off The Beach

Editorial

Editor: Although small business month has now passed, I feel it is important to write and urge British Columbians to remember that B.C.’s small businesses are the backbone of the B.C.

Editor: Having recently moved to the Sunshine Coast, my wife and I have been told the importance of supporting local business. We’ve been vigilant to spend on the Coast. I would like to share one good and one not so good experience.