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On the path to zero waste

On the path to zero waste

Editor: Big thanks for Ian Jacques' editorial on the Sunshine Coast's path to zero waste (Coast Reporter, March 8).
Stick to the facts please

Stick to the facts please

Editor: Re: "Up to the smell test?" (Coast Reporter letters, March 22). I am all in favour of letters to the editor that add to the discussion, when the facts are straight. However, a letter that contains falsehoods is not enlightening.
Health care isn't all bad

Health care isn't all bad

Repeated headlines from various media outlets in this province frequently tell bad tales of our provincial health care system and how inadequate the care is for many residents.
Be a responsible dog owner

Be a responsible dog owner

Editor: These last few years my dogs have been attacked, for no reason by other vicious dogs off-leash. This has happened in Hidden Grove, Cliff Gilker and Connor Park. This last year these attacks have increased.
A few questions for MP Weston

A few questions for MP Weston

Editor: I have a few simple questions for our member of Parliament John Weston: why did you vote no to science and technology critic Kennedy Stewart's following motion? "That, in the opinion of the House, public science, basic research, and the free
First impression was mind boggling

First impression was mind boggling

Editor: I have not been in the habit of reaching for superlatives in my long lifetime, but a very well deserved tip of the hat to both the hospital staff and to the many volunteers who organized the tour of the St.
More sabre rattling

More sabre rattling

Editor: Again the Persian New Year and again our MP sabre rattling in the House of Commons on March 25. He recited a fairly nice poem except the title and the last line hinting at wishes for a war with Iran.
Seeking a thoughtful approach

Seeking a thoughtful approach

Editor: As new residents of Sechelt, my wife and I read with interest your newspaper to start getting a feel for the community. Donna Pretty's letter (Coast Reporter, March 22) hit a chord.
Beware of scam artists

Beware of scam artists

Editor: Every time I see advertisements for quick rich schemes, or will offer money for gold, I get concerned. My advice: do not be fooled.
Innovation not a requisite

Innovation not a requisite

Editor: Innovation is a wonderful word: "to bring in new methods or ideas." It stirs the imagination! It's the future, now! Innovation was one of the criteria established by Sechelt council for our new wastewater facility.