Opinion

By the time you start reading today's edition, phones will be ringing in Halfmoon Bay, Roberts Creek, Elphinstone and West Howe Sound.

Editor: I would like to thank the conservation officer (not a typo) for letting the bears eat my pet chickens. But according to him, bears do not eat pets.

Editor: Recently, 73 residents of the Creekside neighbourhood in Gibsons petitioned the Town to implement new zoning bylaws that would guide the development of new housing in Creekside.

Editor: Last weekend I was amazed watchingtalented young dancers as they performed their craftat the Heritage Playhouse. Last year, my three-year-old granddaughter Athenawas adancing fairy. Stage fright set in, butdad Russ came to her rescue.

Editor: Mr. Butt (competition has benefits, Coast Reporter, letters May 28) is correct when he points out that a local Wal-Mart isn't necessarily a bad thing. No doubt there was vociferous opposition to London Drugs, Canadian Tire etc.

Editor: Congratulations to Capilano University faculty and students of the mountain bike operations program for a successful event, launching the exciting new addition to the trails in Kinnikinnick Park.

After three weeks of testimony one of the saddest court cases we've ever covered has been adjourned to September.

Editor: Some time ago, I advised of a safety issue at the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) recycling bins in Sechelt - an unmarked drop-off at the edge of the pavement fronting the recycling bins, which I discovered only when I toppled off.

Editor: Did you send your comments regarding the District of Sechelt official community plan (OCP) to the [email protected] website link? I recently learned that the submissions by one of my neighbours and mine were not received.

Editor: I would first like to emphasize that I am a twice in 10 years off-Coast shopper at Wal-Mart. I am absolutely amazed at the remarks of Michael McLaughlin to the Sunshine Coast Regional District board (BCI study, Coast Reporter, May 21).