Opinion

Editor: Something happened last week that made me angry. A local representative of the provincial government came to my children's school PAC meeting; but before I get to that I should tell you this.

Editor: It was with great concern and dismay that I read the CBC news headline of Tuesday, Nov. 10 stating the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) has acquired a long range acoustic device (LRAD) for communication purposes.

Dear Mayor and Councillors: It is with great disgust and disappointment that I write this letter. I would be letting my ancestors down if I sat back and said nothing.

Should we be doing more to remember those who sacrificed their lives so we could enjoy the freedom we have today?It was a question I pondered while covering Wednesday's Remembrance Day ceremonies in Sechelt.

Editor: Re: Brent Richter's There Goes the Neighbourhood (Coast Reporter, opinion, Oct. 30). Great column Brent. There are many dedicated volunteers in our community and that was a wonderful way to recognize them.

The following was sent to MLA Nicholas Simons and copied to Coast Reporter. The Globe and Mail recently published an article about slaughter of grizzly bears near Bella Coola by "conservation" officers.

Editor: I walk my dog from the Sechelt Aquatic Centre, along Shorncliffe and across Highway 101 to Snickett Park at the beach two to three times a week while my daughter is swimming.

Editor: On behalf of the Elves Club, I am writing to ask for your support to help with our Christmas Hamper distribution. Last year we had a great response and together as a community we prepared and delivered hampers to 684 households on the Coast.

Editor: As a community organization, guided by a professional and volunteer board of directors, the Sunshine Coast Community Forest is proud of our successes, our business practicesand our integrity. Last Thursday, (Oct.

Editor: We are responding to Doug Reid's letter (Coast Reporter, Oct. 30) concerning rezoning for a fish processing plant at Tillicum Bay.