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Why should taxpayers be on the hook?

Why should taxpayers be on the hook?

Editor: On Sept. 13, we received a letter from BC Hydro advising us of our options if we continue to refuse the installation of a smart meter. I find the tactics being used in trying to convince us to take a smart meter bullying and coercive.
Questioning the statistics

Questioning the statistics

An open letter to Michael Corrigan of BC Ferries. I live on the Sunshine Coast and regularly take the Langdale - Horseshoe Bay route. On your website a page is titled "Is the ferry on time?" where you state that in 2012, 91.
Clarifying dementia mural

Clarifying dementia mural

Editor: Thank you for the opportunity to clarify the dementia story (Coast Reporter, Sept. 6) and subsequent letter to the editor (Sept. 13).
Ride the bus to see the issues

Ride the bus to see the issues

Editor: Our Sunshine Coast Regional District directors should have to take transit to the next meeting at which they discuss plans for our buses.
A refreshing perspective

A refreshing perspective

Editor: It's refreshing to read John Gleeson's column on the anniversary of 9/11, particularly after hearing so much of the sanitized version. Considering that the U.S.
Roosters, chickens and chemo

Roosters, chickens and chemo

Editor: The anxiety of chemo treatments is nasty. Peace and quiet is necessary.
Questioning dementia story

Questioning dementia story

Editor: Your photo and article on page 14 of the Sept. 6 issue puzzles me intensely. Being no expert on the condition of dementia, I was surprised to see that a fire exit was "disguised" as a bookshelf.
Will we have sani-dump facilities?

Will we have sani-dump facilities?

The following letter was sent to the District of Sechelt and copied to Coast Reporter.
Concentrate on the road shall we?

Concentrate on the road shall we?

Many of us take for granted the fact that we have a licence and are able to drive.
9/11 probe could restore sanity, reason

9/11 probe could restore sanity, reason

Twelve years later, the date still brings a feeling of dread. The most effective terror operation of our time was wildly successful in creating a climate of fear, hatred and racism. It provided a simple script targeting a single religion.