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Questioning Kearton Road

Questioning Kearton Road

Editor: I assume that column space restrictions explain the unchallenged assertion, attributed to Town of Gibsons staff, that the use of Kearton Road as an access route is a "novel" concern for the town (Coast Reporter, July 6).
Electric charging stations under debate

Electric charging stations under debate

Editor: Minister of Environment Terry Lake recently announced a community charging infrastructure fund, and the Sunshine Coast Regional District and the District of Sechelt are considering six of these units.
Long live the Queen

Long live the Queen

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
Caviar and Yogi Berra

Caviar and Yogi Berra

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.
Letter: Explaining ferry cut-off times

Letter: Explaining ferry cut-off times

The cut-off time at Langdale is five minutes for vehicles and walk-on passengers, and the cut-off time at Horseshoe Bay is 10 minutes.
Time to have some road sense

Time to have some road sense

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.
What's the value of an old growth forest?

What's the value of an old growth forest?

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.
Community garden: time to get your hands dirty

Community garden: time to get your hands dirty

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

Sustainable environmental energy

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

Support for climbing wall

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.