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LETTER: Speeding in Poet’s Corner putting pedestrians at risk

LETTER: Speeding in Poet’s Corner putting pedestrians at risk

Dear Editor: I am writing again to address the many traffic problems along the 29th Street/Fromme Road/William and Shakespeare Avenues/Tennyson Crescent/Laura Lynn strata corridors.
GOOD: Election 2017: who takes it is anyone’s guess

GOOD: Election 2017: who takes it is anyone’s guess

I’ve learned not to make rash predictions about election results; however, I do have some thoughts about what factors will play to the outcome of this one. Christy Clark isn’t the bright new face she was six years ago.
EDITORIAL: It’s not you, it’s them

EDITORIAL: It’s not you, it’s them

In the last edition prior to any election – federal, provincial or municipal, we always publish an editorial encouraging you to get out and exercise your right to vote on election day.
LETTER: Housing help will give West Van’s population a refresh

LETTER: Housing help will give West Van’s population a refresh

Dear Editor: Re: West Van’s Population Shrank in 2016 , Jan. 25 story. Obviously our population has shrunk mostly because of unaffordability. We all know young families who would absolutely love to live here.
LAUTENS: Take your seat for a classy political act

LAUTENS: Take your seat for a classy political act

Politicians have a terrible job. They represent us. Ever look closely at us? Not pretty.
EDITORIAL: Safe crackers

EDITORIAL: Safe crackers

If history is an indication, there probably aren’t any big surprises coming to the North Shore on election night. With the exception of North Vancouver-Lonsdale, ours are generally regarding as “safe ridings” for the B.C. Liberals.
LETTER: Chicken feed not hens attract bears to backyard coops

LETTER: Chicken feed not hens attract bears to backyard coops

Dear Editor: Re: Fate of Backyard Chickens Rests with Public , April 16 news story. I am concerned about council’s decision about a coming public hearing.
BALDREY: Will Greens play kingmaker on election day?

BALDREY: Will Greens play kingmaker on election day?

For the first time in more than two decades, a third political party appears poised to potentially play a critical role in determining the outcome of a B.C. election. The B.C.
EDITORIAL: Settle your hash(tag)

EDITORIAL: Settle your hash(tag)

The final days of the provincial election campaign took an odd turn when a trip to a North Vancouver grocery store blew up in Premier Christy Clark’s face.
EDITORIAL: Hard cash, soft rules

EDITORIAL: Hard cash, soft rules

There’s been a cheeky suggestion making the political rounds that candidates should make their public appearances in a manner similar to race car drivers – in suits with the sponsorship logos of their financial donors on prominent display.