Opinion

Watching the Olympic Games come to a close Sunday night in London had many moments of brilliance, none more so than the stirring scene of Burnaby's Christine Sinclair marching into the stadium carrying Canadian colours.

The recent attack by a coyote on a dog sitting just inside a local business has people talking all over the country.

Editor: In the article "New deal for Gibsons Recycling" (Coast Reporter, Aug. 10) it was mentioned that Green-omics is promoting the resource recovery model in Africa. A number of people have asked why.

Editor: As Oscar Dorval's parents, we are humbled by the incredible generosity that has been extended to our family over the last year and a half while Oscar has been in cancer treatment.

Editor: Coastal residents can expect to see still higher beer, wine and liquor prices and licensed retailers will see their profit margins squeezed if the Liberals' privatization of liquor distribution warehousing to a private 10-year liquor distribu

Editor: Coyotes are unfairly getting a bad reputationthroughout the Sunshine Coast. Across Canada, coyotes are living in urban and semi-urban communities. Yes, they will eat small dogs and cats.

Editor: I have recently moved from the Tri-Cities area to the beautiful Sunshine Coast. The invasive Himalayan balsam, also known as policeman's helmet, has destroyed many beautiful areas in the Lower Mainland.

Editor: Your article on the recycling contract with Gibsons Recycling (Coast Reporter, Aug. 10) prompts these opinions. First the contrast between the Gibsons facility and the relocated Sechelt facility could not be more stark.

Editor: To the person who gave me the unmistakable "slow down" gesture on Marine Drive entering Gibsons, at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4, as I bolted for the Earl's Cove ferry terminal on the long weekend: I'd like to have a word with you.

Editor: Re Dr. Martiquet's recent article "Should you be gluten-free" (Coast Reporter, Aug. 10). The article focuses on the original concept of gluten intolerance based on damage in the intestinal tract known as celiac.