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A lesson and thanks B.C. Ferries

A lesson and thanks B.C. Ferries

Editor: It has to be one for the B.C. Ferry history book. On Friday, Sept. 14 I was at the Horseshoe Bay terminal an hour before the 1:35 p.m. sailing to Langdale. Over the booth a message "a possible sailing wait.
Don't bet the farm on tourism

Don't bet the farm on tourism

Editor: Like any other property owner/businessman, Klaus Fuerniss should be allowed to build his Hotel George if it conforms to zoning and the community plan. But Gibsons residents should be wary of tourism as a basis for our economy.
Sick of closed minds

Sick of closed minds

Editor: Overheard at last Saturday's info session for the proposed "The George" hotel in Lower Gibsons: "Oh, I sure hope you're pro-development." Also, "This is the dark side of capitalism.
A great beginning to positive growth

A great beginning to positive growth

Editor: I am one of many long time residents who have been seriously concerned about the lack of growth being generated in Gibsons Landing.
Holding a sparkler in the rain

Holding a sparkler in the rain

Editor: I wasn't able to attend the recent presentation by Klaus Fuerniss and his team, but from all accounts it was a very polished and beautiful presentation. After reading the Coast Reporter's feature article and editorial (Sept.
More questions need answers

More questions need answers

Editor: I attended the open house announcing the George hotel complex and came out with mixed feelings. I liked several points of this proposal, but also aspects that made me apprehensive.
Concerned by boundary changes

Concerned by boundary changes

Editor: As a citizen and resident of the Sunshine Coast I am deeply concerned with the Federal Electoral Boundary Commission's proposed changes that would split the Sunshine Coast into two separate regions.
Going that extra mile

Going that extra mile

The smile of Oscar Dorval's face on our front page this week tells it all.
Gibsons is not dying

Gibsons is not dying

Editor: On Sept. 8 Gibsons residents were treated to a polished presentation of the proposal for a harbourside hotel complex touted to save our dying town. Newsflash: Gibsons is not dying.
Support for community forest mandate

Support for community forest mandate

Editor: I would like to thank and congratulate the community forest for their excellent and well run presentation about the state of the Wilson Creek watershed (Coast Reporter, Aug. 31).