Skip to content

Opinion

Ferry follies frustrate

Ferry follies frustrate

Editor: Once again we are to be held hostage to B.C. Ferries, whilst they merrily raise the fares and reduce the services. Lower fares mean more customers.
Gospel Rock: just get on with it

Gospel Rock: just get on with it

The following letter was sent to Gibsons council and copied to Coast Reporter. In the early 1970s, I was involved in the design, construction and administration of the town of Logan Lake, B.C.
Innovation rules

Innovation rules

Sometimes, in the present economic climate, business people can lose hope. The prophets of doom and gloom become the voices the Sunshine Coast listen to.
Mother Nature had it right

Mother Nature had it right

Editor: I was greatly encouraged - no, thrilled would be more accurate - by the recommendations given at the recent meeting at Seaside Centre pertaining to Sechelt's foreshore.
The George is good for business

The George is good for business

Editor: I am thrilled about the prospect of The George Hotel in Gibsons. One can only imagine how lively the waterfront could become and how vibrant Gibsons Landing would be with more happy tourists, especially all year round.
Luxury cruise, not a ferry service

Luxury cruise, not a ferry service

Editor: What's wrong with our ferry service? It no longer gives service to the parties it was intended to. It is a luxury cruise catering to the holiday visitor with large dining areas, great shopping - clothes, books, jewelry.
Gospel Rock: no means no

Gospel Rock: no means no

The following letter was sent to Gibsons mayor and council and copied to Coast Reporter. I do not support the Gospel Rock neighbourhood plan in its present form. Please make this letter part of the official public process and the public record.
Thank you for local cardio rehab

Thank you for local cardio rehab

Editor: On June 1, a new program was launched on the Sunshine Coast by Vancouver Coastal Health: the Happy Heart Plus program.
Sherlock Holmes and MPs propaganda

Sherlock Holmes and MPs propaganda

Editor: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote: "There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact." So it is with war propaganda.
Let's get a bridge committee going

Let's get a bridge committee going

Editor: Way to go, Cathie Roy, for your editorial Oct. 5 ("Thinking outside the boat"). I have muttered for years that the Coast needs a bridge, not a highway.