Opinion

Editor: I am in total agreement with the comments of some of the new councillors about the new Sechelt logo and branding initiatives. As staff knows very well, I adamantly opposed it and voted against it while on council.

Editor: Last week Coastal residents received yet another mailed survey from MP John Weston: Making your family our priority.

Editor: Please be aware that if you enjoy hiking and other outdoor activities that you, your kids and dogs are still in danger of stepping into hidden leg-hold and other traps.

The following letter was sent to the District of Sechelt and copied to Coast Reporter. Re: District of Sechelt logo The Village of Sechelt was incorporated on Feb. 15, 1956.

Editor: I attended the Sechelt committee of the whole meeting on Feb. 22. I was more than happy when Coun. Doug Hockley recommended looking into putting out a contest to our local citizens to create a new logo and motto for Sechelt.

Editor: I am compelled to respond to the letters regarding forest block A87124 by Mike Bowering and Ken Sneddon (Coast Reporter, Feb. 24).

In my job, I get to meet some amazing young people.

The following letter was sent to member of Parliament John Weston and copied to Coast Reporter.

Editor: Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have been negotiating for the past three months to achieve a new collective agreement for rural and suburban mail carriers (RSMC). RSMCs are looking for equality in this contract.

Editor: Your article on raw-log exports (Coast Reporter, Feb. 24) fails to note that while lumber exports rose by 60 per cent in 2011, raw-log exports went up by 160 per cent.