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Fare hike? No more ferry food

Fare hike? No more ferry food

Editor: My ferry trips to Vancouver are infrequent and usually for fun rather than a necessary commute. On those days it is my habit to sleep in, make a mad dash for the ferry and then treat myself to an overpriced but delicious breakfast special.
A reply from highway services

A reply from highway services

Editor: In response to Mr. Laninga's letter (Coast Reporter, Feb. 19), Capilano Highway Services performs winter maintenance on Highway 101 in conformance with Ministry of Transportation and Infra-structure specifications.
A once-skeptic's Olympic hangover

A once-skeptic's Olympic hangover

For the many Coast residents who've been zipping into town for some weekend Olympic thrills over the past three weeks, this is the weekend it all grinds to a halt. The world-class events have stopped.
HST will harm social services

HST will harm social services

The following letter was sent to Premier Gordon Campbell and copied to Coast Reporter.
B.C. Budget: it could have been worse

B.C. Budget: it could have been worse

Given the current economic realities facing us in this province, the provincial budget tabled by Finance Minister Colin Hansen on Tuesday could have been a lot worse.
Crimes of technology

Crimes of technology

Editor: Before teachers jump on the "technology train" by increasing computer use in school-based settings, (Coast Reporter, Feb.
Happy to bring hope to Haiti

Happy to bring hope to Haiti

Editor: Our Grade 6/7 classes at Roberts Creek Elementary School recently held a Haiti relief benefit, and last week we sent $9,355 off to help Haiti. We were in the midst of planning a ski trip when our teacher, Mr.
Kudos to our fine ferry crews

Kudos to our fine ferry crews

Editor: I have difficulty walking and was worried how I'd manage when my husband and I travelled as foot passengers from Langdale to Horseshoe Bay and then on to Nanaimo on Feb. 18.
Shoeboxes filled with thanks

Shoeboxes filled with thanks

Editor: I want to congratulate the Sunshine Coast community for filling 1,224 shoebox gifts with school supplies, hygiene items, toys and a personal note for needy boys and girls aged two to 14 in 2009.
O Canada not a hip hop tune kids

O Canada not a hip hop tune kids

Editor: I agree with Kim Mellor - our national anthem should be sung by all (Coast Reporter letters, Feb. 26). But what I object to most is the tones our young singers use in belting out O Canada. It is not a hip-hop song.