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Thrift Store not a dump

Thrift Store not a dump

Editor: Recently I wanted to drop off a few items at the Salvation Army Thrift store in Gibsons as it opened one Saturday morning. As I got out of my car, I was greeted by: "We're full and can't take any more.
SCCA will be watching

SCCA will be watching

Editor: Re: Tyson IPP running clean, with conditions, Coast Reporter, Aug. 13). Your article correctly states that we don't think regulators are getting the job done.
Surviving with my buttocks unscathed

Surviving with my buttocks unscathed

Writer's block is a funny thing. It leads you to some pretty murky waters.
Understanding OCP changes

Understanding OCP changes

Editor: The East Porpoise Bay Ratepayers Association (EPBRPA) wishes to clarify what we feel is misinformation contained in the CCBA's letter (Coast Reporter, Aug. 6).
Off-focus with complaint

Off-focus with complaint

Editor: Regarding the letter from the Raging Grannies protesting the boat blow-up (Coast Reporter, Aug. 13), I don't feel one way or another about the boat blow-up - never have.
We can stop this tragedy

We can stop this tragedy

Editor: How do we stop the proposed new changes to the Davis Bay highway? I think that almost everyone that voted for Mayor Darren Inkster and for that matter everyone else, does not want any changes made to the Davis Bay sea wall park.
Slow down, proceed with caution

Slow down, proceed with caution

Editor: Re: Use bike lanes properly (Letters, Aug. 6) Ignorance of the law is a dangerous thing. It is not only illegal, but dangerous to ride a bicycle facing traffic.
Gov't contradiction on crime stats

Gov't contradiction on crime stats

Editor: Re: Spitting in the face of fact is good politics, (opinion, Aug. 6). Governmental claims that violent crime is going down has many people, especially women,boggling in disbelief.
Let common sense prevail

Let common sense prevail

Editor: After all the time and money spent to beautify and improve the Davis Bay waterfront walk, for both residents and visitors alike, it is totally insane to rip it up just to provide more paved highway, at the cost of losing 20 parking spaces, se
Highway project a waste of money

Highway project a waste of money

Editor: One of the nicest things that has happened at Davis Bay is that lovely beach promenade with all the parking lots. The local Highways are going to install left turn lanes and take away some of the parking lots.