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Questioning Veniez's intentions

Questioning Veniez's intentions

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.
What the final words say

What the final words say

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

Plenty of arts here Mr. Krueger

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

Consider marine economy carefully

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
Heroes are all around us

Heroes are all around us

Summer is over, and the return to fall activities has begun.
A few good Elves are needed

A few good Elves are needed

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.
A serious road safety issue

A serious road safety issue

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.
Neighbourhood BBQ with a theme

Neighbourhood BBQ with a theme

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.
Traffic signal badly needed

Traffic signal badly needed

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.
Thanks for listening council

Thanks for listening council

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