Opinion

Editor: Just a quick note of appreciation to Sechelt residents. In four weeks, 481 individuals filled out a Sechelt residents 50-plus survey form, either online (194) or in print form (287). The overall return rate was 11.

Editor: In your article ("Slate set for byelection," Coast Reporter, Nov. 20), Gibsons council candidate Gerry Tretick stated, "The mayor indicated he wanted people with experience and interest in the town.

Editor: It seems we have heard this all before, as our mayor continues his hobby as a revisionist historian ("Council posts productive first year," Coast Reporter, Nov. 20).

Editor: I've been trying to figure out why the government has been treating the paramedics in such a shabby manner. These first responders are a group that is close to our hearts and the government's treatment of them is shocking.

It must be right at the top of the list of difficult things to talk about - death.

Editor: I recently read your article on puppy mills and sub-standard breeders (Coast Reporter, Oct. 30).

Editor: The fight harmonized sales tax (HST) campaign will be filing for the petition drive in January 2010. This tax is just a further path to the erosion in average people's quality of life.

Editor: I have been meaning to write this letter for more than a year to express my appreciation to the staff of the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) for the professional and cordial service they provide to those of us building within the dist

Editor: I am disturbed by the response of the government and many Canadians to the allegations of abuse in Afghanistan brought forward by Richard Colvin.

Editor: I just wanted to say thank you to all the property owners and tenants, both residents and businesses, who make the effort to keep their road frontages free and clear of litter.