Opinion

Editor: This morning at 8 a.m. on Sept. 21, I tried to do my recycling at the IGA drop off area in Gibsons and I found a disgusting display of boxes, papers, egg cartons, bottles, cans, plastics, ect.

Editor: I get dizzy from MP John Weston's constant "spin" on problems facing this country. When you state in a recent article on upgrading local small craft harbours that, "The Conservative government understands that the commercial fishery in B.C.

Editor: So our new education minister suggests with the cutbacks to the schools sports programs, the students instead of participating in organized team sports, walk, dance and play in the park to get in shape.

Editor: Your assertion that "another election is a big waste of time, energy and money" (Coast Reporter, editorial, Sept. 11) is certainly in lockstep with conventional wisdom -for what that is usually worth.

Editor: I am responding to theletter from Ms. Comerford (Coast Reporter, Sept. 4). I am having a little trouble swallowing the idea that this new change to two lanes is safer for everyone.

Editor: I learned today why I moved to Sechelt and love it here so much. As you know, the Aquatic Centre has been closed for several weeks for repairs. Today (Sept.

Editor: Re: LiveCom awards (Coast Reporter, Sept. 4) Gibsons' parks and culture director and planning director should travel to Pilsen, Czech Republic and make their 40-minute presentation to judges.

How quickly things can change. A week ago in this space we were bemoaning the prospects of another federal election - the second one in a little over a year.

Editor: I agree with you that in a functional Parliament we would have no need for an election this year (Coast Reporter, editorial, Sept. 11). Lest we forget the last $300 million election in 2008 was called by Mr.

Last Sunday, Sept. 13 I had an amazing thing happen. I got thanked. Now some of you might think that's not such a big deal. And indeed in the general scheme of things, it's probably not earth shattering.