Opinion

Dear Editor, I left the island for four years in 1989 for a lucrative job which allowed me to buy property just before the prices doubled and coincidentally, just when the GST came in. Our economy started changing into “world” interests.

As often happens on Facebook, the conversation has been very loud. In other venues the conversation has been notably hushed. I would rather be writing about anchovies in Howe Sound, because let’s face it that is way easier.

I was sorry to learn this week that Adam Taylor is making his exit from the island, even if it’s only temporary, and even if he will undoubtedly be back regularly to visit his family and many friends on island.

The letter, “Islanders bring MP up to date with safety information,” August 4, 2016, contains false information that needs to be addressed.

Dear Editor, It may not have been the warmest summer to date, but on those gorgeous sunny days, most Bowen residents will have noticed the presence of a handful of cherry-red and white, retro-styled scooters on the road, rented from our new business:

Dear Editor, Most people are referred to me because they are in distress. However, the majority, especially older folk, also have physical problems which are treated by their family physicians.

Dear Editor, Thank you for the great coverage in last week’s paper about Bowen’s visit by our local Member of Parliament, Pam Goldsmith-Jones. As mentioned in the article, I presented our conclusive findings in the form of a letter sent to Mr.

Dear Editor It was nice to see many areas and specific initiatives were reviewed by the Communities in Bloom (CIB) committee as part of the judging process that will give Bowen a provincial rating from “one to five”.