Opinion

Editor: I read with great interest the very open and honest article in the May 9 Coast Reporter about the trading performance for Smitty’s Oyster House.

Editor: I live on Surf Circle in Sechelt, and for the last year, my neighbours and I have been living with noise pollution, overload of traffic and, of course, many of us have lost our view. We now have tours, which brings more traffic to our street.

Editor: Teaching was once considered a noble profession. You did it because you loved the kids. Today, this idea remains embedded in the public’s mind.

Editor: Teachers are in schools to teach. They’re not there to babysit kids. Their job is to teach students.

Editor: When Mr. Fassbender said he wanted to put out an olive branch that asks: “Will you please negotiate at the table with us?” it was clear to me that he, Premier Clark and talking head Mr. Cameron were confused and misguided.

Editor: With the advent of the new Sunday ferry schedule, passengers have the pleasure of watching the Queen of Surrey arrive and discharge passengers and vehicles while waiting for the opportunity to board the vessel.

Editor: Ian Jacques’ editorial “Another failing grade for BC Ferries” (Coast Reporter, May 16) fairly catalogues the frustrating shmozzle that the Liberal government’s forced reduction of BC Ferries’ Sunday service on the Langdale - Horseshoe Bay run

CATHIE'S COMMENTS

EDITORIAL

Editor: Gibsons is well divided on the issue of the most recent so-called George Hotel development attempt, a job well done by savvy marketing.