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Surprised by religion response

Surprised by religion response

I was a bit surprised by Rod Lizee's virulent response (Coast Reporter, June 26) to Brett Wildeman's letter regarding public prayer in schools. While Mr.
Support for VisionQuest

Support for VisionQuest

I want to add my support to Celia Fisher's letter (Coast Reporter, July 3) with respect to her words regarding vilification and demonization.
Are more taxes coming?

Are more taxes coming?

The Sunshine Coast Regional District's (SCRD) solid waste management plan update is being conducted by another expensive consultant, AECOM Canada Ltd., at the sum of $95,000.
Beach fire and bears - oh my

Beach fire and bears - oh my

It's proving to be the start of a long, hot summer, and if some are not careful, it might be a summer that ends in disaster.
Agree with cell phone ban

Agree with cell phone ban

It was encouraging to read Ian Jacques' editorial about a cell phone ban for drivers from a habitual user (Coast Reporter, June 26). I find it amazing that people get so worked up about gang violence while cars kill a person a day in B.C.
Lack of accountability

Lack of accountability

Re: Celia Fisher's letter (Coast Reporter, July 3). I am also dismayed that Ms. Fisher has so little accountability to her community. VisionQuest must be accountable to neighbours and community.
Hunting bears should be illegal

Hunting bears should be illegal

I'm writing this letter because of a disturbing article I read in the June 19 issue of Coast Reporter. A severed bear head was found and, according to a conservation officer, it was discovered after June 15, when bear hunting season was over.
Leave dates on receipts

Leave dates on receipts

We would like to give an important message to all those who donate their grocery receipts to the food banks - the receipts must have the date on them. This is required because the receipts cannot be more than one year old.
No need for trail improvements

No need for trail improvements

I recently attended the Sunshine Coast Trail Society information meeting in Roberts Creek. I consider Mount Elphinstone to be sacred, a place of peace and quit, a place to walk or ride my mountain bike rapt in awe and amazement.
Don't show cell phone stupidity

Don't show cell phone stupidity

After reading Ian Jacques' column (Coast Reporter, June 26) I feel I must comment on his words. Recently I was in hospital next to a young woman who, as she was on her way home from work, had been grievously injured on our highway.