Opinion

The only point missing from your excellent coverage of council’s unanimous approval to undertake the long-awaited clean-up of Mannion Bay was the unwavering support that our MP John Weston has given over the years to those tireless community members

Dear Mayor and Council: On behalf of the Friends of Mannion Bay, similar like-minded members of the community and tourists, I thank you for your unanimous support at Tuesday’s council meeting , by way of the resolution approving Bonny Brokenshire’s 5

I believe that this federal election is the most important in my lifetime.

In regards to the sailing that was cancelled on Saturday, September 26, I would like to provide a few details. The Queen of Capilano was running late due to busy traffic compounded by the paving project in the traffic staging area.

Here's the story that gave birth to this week's editorial cartoon by Ron Woodall: Fixed-link study puts 'everything on the table' including Bowen bridge .

Wade Davis and Thomas Rafael, who live on Bowen Island, untangle the science behind Woodfibre LNG's proposal for the Howe Sound

As the warm days and evenings fade into memory, I am grateful for two groups of our fellow islanders for their sacrifice and caring this summer. One, our restaurateurs.

I read with interest the article about Conservative MP John Weston’s re-election bid where he subtly (or not) paints himself as a radical in his Conservative Caucus, standing up for his constituents, the environment and going against the grain.

While for some 10 years, the Friends of Mannion Bay have focused their efforts on the “surface” abuse and misuse of Mannion Bay as well as Sandy and Pebbly Beaches, we are thankful Amber Spitkovski, “The Underwater Angel”, and friends are doing their

Thank you, council, for passing the resolution that will allow Bowen Island landowners to consider placing NAPTEP covenants on their property if they wish to reduce their taxes to preserve special places on their lands.