Opinion

This week marks the end of a political era on the Sunshine Coast.

Well, I made it. How was the worst day of the year for you? Apparently British psychologist Dr. Cliff Arnall dubbed Jan. 24 the worst day of the year.

Three cheers for Egmont! After two years of hard work, the Egmont and District Volunteer Fire Department has been given the green light. This is a huge announcement for the folks on the upper end of the Coast.

Last Saturday's forum on affordable housing was the most thought-provoking event I've attended in a long time.

Signs of a prosperous year for economic development on the Coast have already started. Last week we learned that funding has been secured for the initial phase of the Sechelt marine access project.

The community services committee in Gibsons has taken a big step towards creating affordable housing.

It could have been us.

The global response to the worst natural disaster in our lifetime has been unbelievable. The tsunami that struck Asia during the Christmas holidays has touched us all, and the Sunshine Coast is no exception.

After I had my say on the U.S. election in my last column, a few people were offended to learn that I don't support George W. Bush.

Some good news of sorts this week - Coasters are getting healthier.