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The real value of the forest

The real value of the forest

Editor: The article on logging protestors stopping traffic on the B&K requires some clarification (Coast Reporter, Nov. 19).
Canada Post: what now John?

Canada Post: what now John?

The following letter was sent to member of Parliament John Weston and copied to Coast Reporter. My very "with it" 101-year-old mom alerted me to the advertisement in Coast Reporter (Nov.
Time for a mountain plan

Time for a mountain plan

Editor: This letter is a call-out to all people who enjoy Mount Elphinstone. 2010 has been a rough year for the mountain.
B.C. Ferries student discounts

B.C. Ferries student discounts

Editor: We (the Ferry Advisory Committee) have been informed by the Ministry of Transportation and Infra-structure that the interpretation by B.C. Ferries is wrong (Route 3 enjoys a 50 per cent discount when junior sports teams travel on B.C.
So much for political harmony

So much for political harmony

All the New Democrats had to do was sit back and watch the Liberals continue to unravel, and they probably would have been a lock to win the next election in 2013.
Case of the missing Scouts

Case of the missing Scouts

Editor: I attended the Remembrance Day ceremonies in Sechelt, as I always do. I placed a wreath in the name of the 2nd Sechelt Scouts at the cenotaph, and then joined everyone at the Legion for sandwiches and coffee.
Help volunteer fire fighters

Help volunteer fire fighters

Editor: More than 3,200 communities in Canada are protected by volunteer fire departments. Thousands of dedicated people are putting their lives at risk to keep their communities and visitors safe.
No support at info meeting

No support at info meeting

Editor: I suppose I was being naive. I had understood that the meeting last Saturday regarding the Cottage Farm psychiatric facility proposed for Langdale was to be an information meeting - in other words, questions and answers.
Monarchy: agree to disagree

Monarchy: agree to disagree

Editor: I was glad to read Jenny Wagler's op-ed on the monarchy (Coast Reporter, Nov. 19) because she raises an issue that deserves thoughtful discussion. That said, I respectfully disagree.
Bring back free mulch at landfill

Bring back free mulch at landfill

The following letter was sent to Cathy Kenny, solid waste management co-ordinator at the Sunshine Coast Regional District, and copied to Coast Reporter.