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Why should we trust them?

Why should we trust them?

Editor: About three weeks ago several news organizations reported on the Northern Gateway joint review panel (JRP) that bitumen "floats" and will not sink. At first I thought that cannot be right given the Kalamazoo River spill experience.
Thanks from one old, grateful dude

Thanks from one old, grateful dude

Editor: This is for the unknown Roberts Creek firefighter who, on the morning of Feb. 9, climbed into the back seat of my demolished car and talked me through the most devastating event of my life.
An increase in power bills?

An increase in power bills?

Editor: Are you seeing an increase in hydro bills since the smart meter install? I have been hearing from a lot of people complaining about the major increase in their power bills since a "smart meter" had been installed.
More research is needed

More research is needed

Editor: Sechelt needs a new sewage treatment plant. Since our current government is astonishingly secretive, it is difficult to follow the process going on. Sechelt solicited proposals from experienced companies interested in building the new plant.
Play in our world

Play in our world

Editor: Our mutual task in today's world is to find ways to renew the wonder of play among our children without succumbing to the hazards of technology, direct supervision and highly-scheduled lives. It is as the late educational reformer, A. S.
Any reply B.C. Liberals?

Any reply B.C. Liberals?

Editor: Can anyone in the B.C. Liberal party tell me with a straight face that the heavy rotation of B.C.
Speed does kill

Speed does kill

Editor: Re: "Many factors in auto accidents" (Coast Reporter, letters, Feb. 15) Being a 35-year veteran of the RCMP with 25 years in Traffic Services, I find it hard to believe that anyone can say speed does not kill.
A renovation response

A renovation response

Editor: After reading the story about the parent concerns regarding the renovations at Roberts Creek Elementary School (Coast Reporter, Feb. 15), I felt it necessary to provideinformation in response toassumptions and comments made.
Behaviour affront to many

Behaviour affront to many

Editor: Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) was recently alarmed to find that a rare western white pine in the recently logged EW002 cutblock in the Wilson Creek watershed has been a target of graffiti.
What makes a bully?

What makes a bully?

In light of Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 27, I found myself wondering this week -what makes a bully? While there's been lots of research over the years on the topic, the answers vary. I couldn't find a specific indicator for future bully behaviour.