Opinion

Editor: It was great to celebrate this past Canada Day, and especially acknowledge the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, a welcome celebration on this Sunshine Coast! Reflecting on this, my sense is that the value of our Canadian constitutional

Here comes the sun - and not a moment too soon. Just when we all thought webbed toes were a mere moment away, Mr. Sol has come along to lighten the days and our collective moods.

The first summer long weekend is in the books. It offers a chance to remind motorists of a few things to ensure we have a safe summer on our roadways.

Editor: To understand the logging protest of the lower slopes on Mount Elphinstone, one needs to use eagle vision that looks at things from altitude with a bigger perspective.

Editor: It's July already and we're still being hosed to the tune of $1.99 a pound for tomatoes.

Editor: Now that I am moving on in life I am realizing how important our environment is.

Editor: As a strong proponent of the Sechelt Aquatic Centre for decades, it is very distressing to hear of the pending demise of the climbing wall at the pool. I have heard that it may be a distraction for swimmers in the closest lane.

The following letter was sent to Norman Kempe, planning forester; Tom Jensen, assistant deputy minister, Forests Lands and Natural Resources; and Don Hudson, timber sales manager, and copied to Coast Reporter.

Editor: This year, Occupy will be a presence at our local Canada Day parade. The Occupy movement is made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds and political beliefs. Each Occupier has his or her own reasons for demonstrating.