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Turning a blind eye?

Turning a blind eye?

Editor: Having lived on the peninsula for only a few years, I am puzzled and concerned about what I see quite frequently in the community.
Where are we five months later?

Where are we five months later?

Editor: Most of us can find the time to make a phone call or write a letter if we have something to complain about. But how many of us do likewise when praise is deserving? Not many of us, we suspect, hence all the more reason for this letter.
Nothing but disrespect

Nothing but disrespect

Editor: Ben Ingram's report on the Weston town hall meeting (Coast Reporter, April 20) failed miserably to convey the substance and range of commentary offered by the speakers, but it certainly did give admirable coverage to the pap offered by Mr.
A display of patronizing arrogance

A display of patronizing arrogance

Editor: In 2010, the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency delivered its report to Congress on the state of Iranian military capabilities.
Time to stop and take stock

Time to stop and take stock

You know how you can be chugging along in life with everything working out well enough that you have time to get upset about things like your coffee not being hot enough, when something stops you and makes you realize how incredibly blessed you reall
Hike for Hospice: clarifications

Hike for Hospice: clarifications

Editor: We are very grateful and appreciate the article that was in the April 13 edition of the Coast Reporter. It brought much needed attention to the work that the Hospice Society does in our community.
Not the reality of palliative care

Not the reality of palliative care

Editor: While I applaud the desire to have a third hospice bed, "Hike for a new hospice bed" (Coast Reporter, April 13) states that "every day, every week of the year" the existing two hospice rooms are occupied.
Gospel Rock: another opinion

Gospel Rock: another opinion

Editor: I have to take issue with two letters about the Gospel Rock neighbourhood plan (Coast Reporter, April 20). Coun.
Smith gets on with his life

Smith gets on with his life

Editor: Last week's letters feature included readers responding to criticism of the For a Better Sechelt team in the recent mayoralty campaign in Sechelt, and linking it to the campaign of Douglas Smith. As a friend of Mr.
Volunteers make our community better

Volunteers make our community better

As we celebrate National Volunteer Week April 16 to 22, I'm reminded of the wonderful and dedicated volunteers in this community that make the Sunshine Coast such a special place to live, work and recreate.