Opinion

As the wildfires continue to wage across the province, so too is the raging anger residents are feeling towards the proposed harmonized sales tax (HST).

Recent letters and articles representing the views of a small but vocal group lobbying for depot recycling compel me to address the misinformation about curbside recycling. Curbside recycling programs have been the gold standard for years and many B.

Editor: Where are the letters from people in favour of curbside recycling? Don't let a few spoil it for everyone. My family has used the curbside recycling bin since pickup began in Sechelt. What a great service for all of us.

Editor: I use water very carefully. I'm sure many people do; but there are too many who think we have an endless supply. I'm in favour of water meters. It's only fair that people pay for the amount they use.

Say it with me now. "Sass-cat-chew-win. Sasscat-chewwin. Saskatchewan." Now that we're all saying it right, with the "win" and not a "wan" (though when you're from there you just say "Skatchwin"), I can tell you where I'm headed.

The spirit and love that people have for this community continues to astound and amaze us. The 41st annual Sea Cavalcade festival is in the books for another year.

Editor: I empathize with Rhona Kelly (Coast Reporter letters, July 24). I'll miss recycling my paper, newspaper and cardboard at the friendly Gibsons Recycling Depot. Yes, it's a private business, and business decisions are its prerogative.

Editor: I find it interesting to walk around my neighborhood and observe some of my neighbors ignoring sprinkling restrictions.

Editor: It was a very nice ad the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) submitted to the July 24 edition of Coast Reporter, extolling democracy and complimenting Gibsons Recycling Depot on their "excellent level of free service in community recycli

The following letter was sent to the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) and copied to Coast Reporter. I understand the need for the new restrictions on water usage.