Opinion

Editor: The fate of the Wilson Creek forest will be, to a large extent, determined by a report being prepared by two hydrologists appointed by Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF) and an advisory committee.

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

Editor: B.C. to Victoria. Come in Victoria. Victoria is anyone listening? That's the hollow feeling I had when I read of the Liberal government's proposed changes to the Coastal Ferry Act tabled May 9.

Editor: In the "news briefs" (Coast Reporter, May 11), you mention some of the recipients of the funding to enable participation in the federal environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed Burnco aggregate mine in West Howe Sound.

Editor: Concerning the school breakfast program, I think it is misleading for Viveca Ohm, in her letter of May 11, to suggest that children are offered such high cost foods as "muffins and strawberries.

Editor: As a Sechelt resident who has witnessed numerous council meetings over the last six years and been a supporter of a more dynamic, progressive council to lead our community, I find it hard to believe that Keith Thirkell is claiming credit for

I'm finding it hard to let my little boy grow up, not that I actually have a say in the matter. This past week we celebrated the birthdays of both my children - Kaitlyn turned nine and Ryder turned five.

Editor: I find it hard to believe we in Gibsons plan to charge the people who visit us to drink water. Also we locals who may have dry wells in the summer. Campers, cyclists, walkers and even dogs.

Editor: In a recent letter (Coast Reporter, May 11), Taneth Amos pits the interests of local camping enthusiasts against a group of "fear mongering" citizens who reside near Porpoise Bay Provincial Park.

Editor: On driving into Sechelt from Halfmoon Bay,I can't help but notice the immense display of bright yellow Scotch broom growing amongst the tall rockface around the 6000 block of Highway 101 as you get close to Sechelt.