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Let the school tell the story

Let the school tell the story

Editor: How is my school doing? This is a question asked by many parents, and there are many ways to answer it. Some people go directly to the Fraser Institute school rankings for a quick, easy-to-understand score.
Entering troubled waters

Entering troubled waters

You have to give them an A for effort, but after that, Coastal Link Ferries (CLF) gets a failing grade for communication and consultation.
Hospital Auxiliary says thanks

Hospital Auxiliary says thanks

Editor: St. Mary's Hospital/Health Care Auxiliary would like to thank the Sunshine Coast Community for their support over the past year, especially those who donate to and shop at our Thrift Store in Sechelt.
Lynwood Initiative might not be welcomed

Lynwood Initiative might not be welcomed

Editor: As someone who was an anti-poverty activist and advocate throughout the '90s, I was taken aback by the front page story about Lynwood Ministries' plans for Downtown Eastside women during the Olympics (Coast Reporter, Jan. 15).
Join in legitimate debate

Join in legitimate debate

Editor: Re: Ad from the Sunshine Coastal Environmental Sustainability Society (Coast Reporter, Jan. 15). The title of the ad is: "A new watchdog group for the Sunshine Coast." Here is a group that hides behind the anonymity of an email address.
Prorogue: not a simple recess

Prorogue: not a simple recess

Editor: Mr. Gordon Politeski, (Coast Reporter, Jan. 15 letters, attempts valiantly to minimize his friend Stephen Harper's decision to prorogue Parliament.
Fabulous ferry workers

Fabulous ferry workers

Editor: After a long day of travelling and driving through a storm on Thursday, Jan. 14, we were happy to be on the 7:25 p.m. ferry heading home.
Ferry fares explained

Ferry fares explained

Editor: With reference to the advertisement (on this page) with regards to B.C. Ferries fares, it might be useful to have the following background: Student fares: a long time ago the B.C.
Enclosed dog park needed

Enclosed dog park needed

Editor: The Sunshine Coast is in need of one or more enclosed, off-leash dog parks designated for exclusive use by dogs. Many communities have recognized that dogs and children using the same playground does not work. Kamloops has five.
Stock taking in January

Stock taking in January

January, for me, as for many of you, is stock-taking month. It's time to take the blinkers off and really look at the person in the mirror, scary as that is.