Opinion

Editor: Stephen Harper's late January pilgrimage to the invitation-only economic summit of international financiers, CEOs and their political allies in Davos, Switzerland was a sordid display of fealty before the lords of largesse.

What's the burning question these days when someone finds out you've just returned from Mexico? Well, sad but true, it's 'how many times were you shot at?' Happily, the answer in my case was none.

A potential war in the woods might be brewing after the news this week that B.C. Timber Sales (BCTS) intends to proceed with auctioning off a controversial cutblock in Mount Elphinstone.

Editor: Much has been made by the Harper government about the economic benefits for all Canadians from the development of the Northern Gateway pipeline.

Editor: I am not sure whether I was the only one blind-sided by the B.C. Ferries Commissioner's Report (Coast Reporter, Jan. 27).

Editor: Seeing Don Hopkins' obituary (Coast Reporter, Jan. 27) gave me pause to reminisce. I first met Don in 1992 when I started working at the Gibsons Public Library where he volunteered as a library trustee.

Editor: In response to George Goudie's letter (Coast Reporter, Jan. 27), I take strong exception to his comments, as he has no idea of running a golf course and has little or no financial involvement.

Despite the efforts of government, law enforcement and other community-based associations, drinking and driving is still having devastating impacts in our communities.

Editor: As a member of Pender Harbour Legion Branch No. 112 and Pender Harbour Pipe Band, I would like to congratulate you on the pictorial coverage you gave to the Legion's Burns Night celebrations in your Jan. 27 edition.

The following letter was sent to Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom and copied to Coast Reporter. Dear Mr.