Opinion

Editor: I have been meaning to write this letter for more than a year to express my appreciation to the staff of the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) for the professional and cordial service they provide to those of us building within the dist

Editor: I am disturbed by the response of the government and many Canadians to the allegations of abuse in Afghanistan brought forward by Richard Colvin.

Editor: I just wanted to say thank you to all the property owners and tenants, both residents and businesses, who make the effort to keep their road frontages free and clear of litter.

Editor: I have just carefully read my Terasen Gas bill and became aware that I am paying GST on the carbon tax that was implemented recently.

Editor: The Gibsons Wildlife Rehabili-tation Centre is the only place on the Sunshine Coast where injured, sick and orphaned wildlife can be taken for help. The centre receives no government funding, relying on the public for support.

Editor: Re: "Salmon return brings pleasant surprises" (Coast Reporter, Nov. 13) We at the Sunshine Coast Salmonid Enhance-ment Society were most pleased to see the pink salmon returns in the Gibsons area. However, we were not surprised at the event.

Local farmers could be getting some much-needed help, thanks to a private members bill introduced this week by New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons.

Editor: A group of residents and non-resident landowners of West Howe Sound have been debating the future of this community for the past year as part of the official community plan (OCP) review. Now it's your turn.

Editor: The booming, authoritative voice of the coxswain was clear in the dim emergency lights as they made their way to the life boats.

Editor: Reading Carole Rubin's diatribe against me (Coast Reporter, Nov. 13) made me feel that if I am ever ambushed by a wildcat, I will know what to expect.