Opinion

Editor: With reference to "The health of Aboriginal people" (Coast Reporter, Feb. 26). A young man lost his fight for life a few weeks ago, long before his time. His dedication to his immediate family was loving.

Editor: I think we should be really clear about the reason behind the current push for bow-hunting of elk in West Sechelt.

Directors and staff at the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) all have a few more grey hairs, but the stress, long meetings and exhaustive budget process have been worth it.

Editor: I decided to go to Van-couver recently to experience the "Olympic buzz." I met a friend in Kits, walked to Granville Island, took the sea bus over and started the day's trek.

Editor: A few years ago, permits were issued to subdivide two parcels of land on Highway 101 just out of Sechelt.

Editor: It was not long ago that the residents of the Sunshine Coast lobbied hard to have a conservation officer reinstated. But lately I am wondering if we have let a fox loose in our hen house.

Editor: My ferry trips to Vancouver are infrequent and usually for fun rather than a necessary commute. On those days it is my habit to sleep in, make a mad dash for the ferry and then treat myself to an overpriced but delicious breakfast special.

Editor: In response to Mr. Laninga's letter (Coast Reporter, Feb. 19), Capilano Highway Services performs winter maintenance on Highway 101 in conformance with Ministry of Transportation and Infra-structure specifications.

For the many Coast residents who've been zipping into town for some weekend Olympic thrills over the past three weeks, this is the weekend it all grinds to a halt. The world-class events have stopped.

The following letter was sent to Premier Gordon Campbell and copied to Coast Reporter.