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Support for big box

Support for big box

Editor: We hear so much from the naysayers and it stops us from making progress, so I'm putting my hat in the ring on the pro side and challenging others do the same.
Agree with cat bylaw

Agree with cat bylaw

Editor: As wildlife rehabilitators, we strongly agree with a bylaw that would restrict cats to live indoors. Contrary to the comment by Sarah Vatnsdal (Coast Reporter letters, July 27) eating birds and other wild animals is not part of a cat's diet.
The good and bad of Facebook

The good and bad of Facebook

Social networking platforms like Facebook and Twitter have become the norm in our society.
Big box stores: look at the big picture

Big box stores: look at the big picture

Editor: I shuddered as I read "If you build it they will come" (Coast Reporter letters, July 27).
Preserving the Coast way of life

Preserving the Coast way of life

Editor: As one of the long-time residents of the Sunshine Coast, I feel the need to address one of the major issues relating to the longevity of the small town atmosphere.
Be a part of the solution

Be a part of the solution

Editor: I was both sickened and saddened to see a bear trap at the bottom of Frances Road last week; it's no longer there. We certainly have bears in this area. (I hope.) This is a wildlife corridor.
Correcting distorted facts

Correcting distorted facts

Editor: Ms. Hamill's recent letter (Coast Reporter, July 13) regarding the Gospel Rock neighbourhood plan, while reflecting her opinion, did contain some distortion of the facts, which should be corrected.
Reliving the Olympic spirit

Reliving the Olympic spirit

As the torch was lit last Friday afternoon in London, I couldn't help but remember the feelings of seeing the Olympic torch lit here in Vancouver two years ago.
Forests are worth much more standing

Forests are worth much more standing

Editor: Re: "Coastal old growth parcels protected" (Coast Reporter, July 27).
What compensation for selling the planet?

What compensation for selling the planet?

Editor: Coast Reporter recently published the results of an online poll: of 373 responses, 59 per cent were "in favour of water extraction for bottling from streams in Jervis, Toba and Bute inlets.