Opinion

Editor: I was surprised to learn, after reading Coast Reporter Jan. 11, that what we need to solve the problems of our roadways is to install more signs - in particular high crash signs.

Editor: With a heavy heart I wanted to address the most recent letters in Coast Reporter regarding our mayor and council.

Editor: Everyone who plays soccer knows that Brothers Park has been closed since September 2012. That's right - closed. What has the town done to the park since September? Not much.

Editor: In one of three letters supporting Idle No More (Coast Reporter, Jan. 18), Anna Elphinstone writes of how informed and inspired she is by this movement.

The National Hockey League (NHL) returned to the ice last Saturday (Jan. 19) after a lengthy three-month lockout and contract dispute between the players and owners.

Editor: There was a book published a few years ago called Freakonomics, and whenever I hear a story about government spending, that book comes to mind.

Editor: Sadly, yet again, Keith Thirkell is making allegations about our council that he knows are inaccurate (Coast Reporter letters, Jan. 11).

Editor: As one of the professional artists and retired professors of the visual arts that was on the District of Sechelt's arts culture and heritage advisory committee (ACHAC) now terminated by council in January, I would like to ask why? We did not

Editor: I was disappointed to read Coun. Doug Hockley's comments in response to Coun. Mike Shanks' concerns about council's improper use of in-camera meetings (Coast Reporter, Jan. 18). Mr.

Editor: Sechelt Coun. Mike Shanks's prepared outburst during a council meeting on Jan. 16 shows the lack of professionalism of this self-proclaimed expert council member.