Opinion

Editor: In response to Shelagh Nerney's letter (Coast Reporter, March 23) there are plenty of resources available for those who have concerns about the installation of smart meters being thrust upon us all over Canada and the U.S.

Editor: I have only lived on the Coast for six years, yet cannot remember a single year when ferry fares did not increase. The B.C.

Editor: We need to ask three questions when talking about the current teachers' dispute: Why do so many parents need to hire tutors to help their children do their schoolwork? Why are so many parents required to help with children's homework, which t

Seeing pictures of Graham James, the former hockey coach who was convicted of two counts of sexual assault this week, has many parents wondering just how this monster could prey on these young men.

Editor: Like Sarah Vatnsdal (Coast Reporter letters, March 16), I too saw my Hydro bill suddenly increase when my smart meter was installed. I'm a very careful user of electricity, and normally pay Hydro $120 to $150 for two months.

Editor: I wish to respond to the letter by Hans Penner (Coast Reporter, March 2) insinuating that Ken Sneddon is not involved in value-added. That is patently false, although I suspect it is because of a lack of knowledge on Penner's part.

I must admit, I did not know Greg Welstead that well. I wouldn't say that I consider him a friend, more of a community source and a friend of the newspaper.

Editor: In the last federal election, 61 per cent of Canadian voters cast ballots for change, not for the Conservative party. However, the vote was split and our electoral system gave Stephen Harper's government a majority of seats in Parliament.

Editor: The government advertisement about the teacher's demands versus "the facts" amused and amazed me.

Editor: The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association will be showing the amazing documentary Peace Out on March 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Raven's Cry Theatre.