Opinion

Editor: The federal Conserva-tive's latest "householder" [mailbox flyer], Focused on Jobs and Growth, carries local MP John Weston's image and again masquerades as a "survey" asking Canadians: "Who is on the right track to support job creation and ec

Before I launch into the following assessment of the great 2012 Grey Cup game, I have to preface it with a confession. I'm not really a football fan.

Editor: In response to your recent articles and editorial, yes, there is a doctor shortage here, as there is in B.C. and across Canada. The population - and doctors - continue to age. New graduate doctors are increasingly choosing to specialize.

The District of Sechelt government is facing some public scrutiny this week over a decision that has us scratching our heads. A terse statement released to the local media Monday afternoon said, "Council resolved to remove Coun.

Editor: My husband and I had a front row seat to the actions of the Ken Moore, RCM-SAR Halfmoon Bay Search and Rescue, the Penac, Canadian Coast Guard hovercraft, the CCGS Cape Caution and the SAR Cormorant helicopter late Friday night from 11 p.m.

Editor: Re: "Hwy. 101 speed reduction referred back to Mounties" (Coast Reporter, Nov. 9). The speed limit is not the main problem in trying to access Highway 101 - it's the sheer volume of traffic.

Editor: We were unable to attend the farewell party for Dr. John Farrer on Nov. 2, so it was a pleasure to read about the event in the Nov. 9 edition of Coast Reporter.

Editor: Well, here we are, just as the Ministry of Forests and Lands (MOF) had hoped - private logging companies have walked away from contentious areas, leaving Coastcommunity members to duke it out.

Editor: My chin dropped when I read that 80 per cent of the proposed cuts in the Sunshine Coast Community Forest need to be exported, because of the lack of sawmill facilities (Coast Reporter, Nov. 16).

There have been some discussions the past few weeks about various areas of Highway 101 regarding speed and safety.