Opinion

Editor: Independent ombudsman? Hmm, let's see. Ombudsman: 'a government official appointed to receive and investigate complaints made by individuals against abuses or capricious acts of public officials.

When I was kid growing up in Dawson Creek, an old lady lived behind us who used to go to funerals for entertainment.

The following letter was sent to Minister of Arts, Tourism and Culture Kevin Krueger and copied to Coast Reporter.

Editor: As the operator of a marine business, I informed Gibsons council recently that due to closure of facilities in the harbour, I was compelled to have my essential vessel servicing performed at Silva Bay on Gabriola Island, which involved a loss

Summer is over, and the return to fall activities has begun.

Editor: Fall is upon us, with winter close behind - and it's time to organize the Elves Club. Last year, Elves Club volunteers distributed 760 Christmas hampers on the Coast.

Editor: Yet another bad accident at North and Reed roads last Sunday afternoon - if anywhere needs a left turn lane light, it's at this intersection, where a death occurred previously.

Editor: Recently my little Largo Road neighbourhood had a barbecue with several themes related to disaster preparation, fire protection, tool sharing, flowers in the ditches and improvements to our local trail.

Editor: If Mayor Barry Janyk wants to create traffic calming in Gibsons, a good place to start would be at the intersection of Reed Road and North Road.

The following letter was sent to Sechelt council and copied to Coast Reporter.