Opinion

Although Powell River has been designated the cultural capital of Canada, I can't believe the lower Sunshine Coast can be far behind. As usual this past weekend, there were events galore to attend.

I've been waiting for the chance to put my thoughts to paper regarding the unnecessary moving of elderly people from Gibsons Garden Inn to other care homes while waiting for the Good Samaritan building to open next year.

This week we can all celebrate two milestones in this community. Last Thursday we had the honour and pleasure to accompany the Chatelech senior boys' basketball team to North Vancouver as they continued their quest for a North Shore title.

Should we build a new pool in Sechelt and an arena in Gibsons? That's the 20 million dollar question.

Last week the Gibsons Area Community Centre Society (GACCS) held two successful open houses in Gibsons. The society unveiled plans for a new community centre. The proposed location is in an area of land in Brothers Park and the Field of Dreams.

After months of blood, sweat and tears, you might think Ed Hawkins and Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast are getting tired of playing the waiting game.

I had the opportunity to attend the sports tourism workshop last Friday. The event, sponsored by the 2010 Legacies Now program and the Spirit of B.C.

The lieutenant governor's whirlwind tour of the Sunshine Coast yesterday and today has proved to be surprisingly inspirational. In England, some people question the need for maintaining an expensive royal family.

Have you ever had the feeling you've entered the twilight zone? I have. And not only once but twice in the past two weeks did I have that surreal experience. The first happened on the first night of my recent Mexican cruise.

A few weeks ago I received a request to appear before the Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Communications.