Opinion

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.

Given the current economic realities facing us in this province, the provincial budget tabled by Finance Minister Colin Hansen on Tuesday could have been a lot worse.

Editor: Before teachers jump on the "technology train" by increasing computer use in school-based settings, (Coast Reporter, Feb.

Editor: Our Grade 6/7 classes at Roberts Creek Elementary School recently held a Haiti relief benefit, and last week we sent $9,355 off to help Haiti. We were in the midst of planning a ski trip when our teacher, Mr.

Editor: I have difficulty walking and was worried how I'd manage when my husband and I travelled as foot passengers from Langdale to Horseshoe Bay and then on to Nanaimo on Feb. 18.

Editor: I want to congratulate the Sunshine Coast community for filling 1,224 shoebox gifts with school supplies, hygiene items, toys and a personal note for needy boys and girls aged two to 14 in 2009.