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Confused by the HST saga? You're in good company

Confused by the HST saga? You're in good company

It's been two months plus three days since the harmonized sales tax (HST) came into effect in B.C. That's about the only thing here that is clear sort of.
Support our paramedics

Support our paramedics

Why should we support our paramedics in their fight for a new collective agreement? The answer is pretty obvious - they help us at some of the most critical events in our lives.
Do you need to save three minutes?

Do you need to save three minutes?

I find it quite irritating that some of the ferry traffic use the old North Road to beat the traffic.
New idea for traffic problems

New idea for traffic problems

A while ago my teacher wanted us to do a project on how we could improve are highways.
Dismayed by negative comments

Dismayed by negative comments

I am dismayed by the tone adopted by residents protesting VisionQuest's transition house on Pratt Road. These people are not just Vision Quest's neighbours, they are mine.
Be a part of the traffic solution

Be a part of the traffic solution

Re: Gibsons North to Pratt Road highway improvement project.
Too quick to pass judgement

Too quick to pass judgement

Another police-involved shooting in Gibsons has some on edge and some blaming police for their actions.
Traffic dreams in black and yellow

Traffic dreams in black and yellow

They are at it again - a game called "changing traffic patterns." Not a highway this time, but a quiet residential street - O'Shea, which runs from School to Shaw in Gibsons. Watch out if you are driving along it.
No problem with religion and grad

No problem with religion and grad

I, too, would like to congratulate the grad class' everywhere, but was thoroughly disgusted with the letter written by Brett Wildeman (Coast Reporter, June 19) about his comment on religion being left out of the Grad ceremonies.
Cellphone ban worthy of discussion

Cellphone ban worthy of discussion

B.C.'s police chiefs are calling for a ban of the use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving, a ban that I think has some merit to it. I'm as guilty as the next person of driving while talking on the phone.