Opinion

Editor: Since much of the data on the recycling contract (Coast Reporter, Aug. 10) is out of context, the public must be held blameless if they misunderstand the article. The 18-month contract expense of $297,000, mentioned twice, is not the point.

For those of you who haven't bothered to lift your heads from your social media conveyance to notice, the best weekend of the entire summer is about to unfold. That's the one where people talk, listen and ask questions -in the flesh.

Editor: Why would anyone care about cutting down some trees when the Sunshine Coast is blessed with so many trees and they grow back so fast? In part of the Wilson Creek watershed that may be logged, there are some great old trees that survived the 1

Editor: Re: District of Sechelt logo contest Logo contests don't work; here's why: No quid pro quo. Many are asked to compete for a one-off project, without benefit of the meaningful client input essential for success, and for no pay.

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.

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.

Social networking platforms like Facebook and Twitter have become the norm in our society.

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

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.

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.