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All inland ferries are free

All inland ferries are free

Editor: The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) is having a public open house meeting in Gibsons on Dec. 1 between 1 and 4 p.m. at the Cedars Inn.
Get on with the harvest

Get on with the harvest

Editor: I read with interest the several letters and advertisements of both proponents and critics of the harvesting of EW002, in the Nov. 9 issue of Coast Reporter. Initially, when the Community Forest operator, Sechelt Community Projects Inc.
We need better drivers

We need better drivers

Editor: There has been a call to consider lowering the speed limits on a portion of Highway 101 due to high incidence of accidents. I suggest that speed may not be the cause. The accidents are reported at intersections.
Calling for a community meeting

Calling for a community meeting

Editor: Community, meaning neighbourhood, kinship, group of people, cooperative spirit. Kinship, meaning relationship, connection, understanding.
Doctor shortage reaching critical mass

Doctor shortage reaching critical mass

There is a growing crisis on the Sunshine Coast, one that doesn't have a quick fix to make it all better. Finding a family doctor is getting harder and harder. The recent retirement of Dr. John Farrer and Dr.
Lots of questions with recycling plan

Lots of questions with recycling plan

Editor: Re: "Curbside recycling a huge game changer" (Coast Reporter, Nov. 9). That Coast Reporter wrote a story about this proposed recycling change for everyone in B.C.
Harvesting does not make sense

Harvesting does not make sense

Editor: Why would our community forest clear-cut an old growth forest in Wilson Creek? It does not make sense. Sechelt council, which directs the community forest, should be protecting these areas, as they are rare.
Time to take a stand

Time to take a stand

Editor: I am writing to share my dismay and outrage that First Nations residential school survivors still have to fight to be acknowledged and compensated for their experiences and continual losses.
Coast has a lot going for it

Coast has a lot going for it

Editor: Re: "Coast economy falling behind due to lack of interest: Cleghorn" (Coast Reporter, Oct. 26). I was astonished by several of Cleghorn's statements. I see a lot more than "nothing" being done re: off-Coast marketing.
Please check your lights

Please check your lights

Editor: Winter is fast approaching and I am very concerned at the number of vehicles that have only one working headlight or tail light and sometimes a turn signal not working.