Opinion

When it comes to philanthropy on the Sunshine Coast, where do you start? We are one of those communities blessed to have citizens who are generous with both their money and their time.

Editor: I was pleased to see Gordon Politeski defending GMOs as environmentally friendly (letters, Coast Reporter, Oct. 18). I agree that they are a safe and practical method to produce food.

Editor: Regarding last week's letter about adolescent cannabis consumption and the petition by Sensible B.C., the writer refers to New Zealand studies where the IQ scores of adolescents 'can lose eight points' with cannabis consumption.

Editor: I recently read in Sechelt briefs (Coast Reporter, Oct. 4) that Coun. Doug Hockley is against granting churches tax exemption. This issue has been discussed in Gibsons as well and I am sure is an annual discussion in most municipalities.

Editor: How would neighbours feel about very gentle speed bumps on Lower Road between Woodley and Joe Road in Roberts Creek? Not severe bumps, but softer ones like the ones that are throughout the residential neighbourhoods in Portland, and a little

Do you think you could live on $26 for food in a week? I know I couldn't.

Editor: Gibsons and the Coast community are being handed a gift. An opportunity to create a thriving destination location from what is now a vacant building sitting on prime land next to the marina.

Editor: I have a hard time figuring out how our council members in Sechelt can continue to proceed with their thoughts on expanding the Sechelt airport.

Editor: Just about every time I drop someone off at the Langdale ferry terminal there's someone who's parked in the segregated drop off lane waiting to pick someone up.

Editor: Among the many things that are annoying about BC Ferries, this one might take the cake. I signed up for notifications if things weren't perfect at Langdale and/or Horseshoe Bay terminals. On Sunday, Oct.