Opinion

The final decision on the new Harry Jerome rec centre is one year away … or so we wrote in 2010. Back in those days the city was considering building the centre on Norseman Field, aided by about $16 million in reserves.

Dear Editor: Re: Vigilant Neighbours Catch Illegal Dumpers , March 22 front-page story. I was angry, appalled and left speechless when I saw what some illegal dumpers had left on a busy North Vancouver trail and right next to homes.

Dear Editor: With all the changes coming to wonderful Lynn Valley, I’m on a mission to keep the rich history of our wonderful neighbourhood alive.

Dear Editor: What genius in the District of North Vancouver has decided to start construction work simultaneously at three locations surrounding Edgemont Village? Really? Are you aware that you’re pushing our patience to a limit? Whether driving to w

B.C.’s electoral history would suggest the NDP enters this year’s election as a decided underdog, but make no mistake: there is a definite path to victory for a party that rarely tastes champagne on election nights.

To everyone’s relief, the official election campaign is underway. We’ll forgive you if it’s already felt like a long, unofficial trek to the polls.

The District of North Vancouver is set to vote Monday night on whether residents can keep backyard chickens. The bylaw, should it pass, comes with a fair bit of red tape on coop size and what you can and can’t do with a dead chicken.

You have probably heard the expression “there’s nothing like a hanging in a fortnight to focus the mind.” That saying came to mind when I heard the Liberals suddenly found the money to match a federal promise of $2.

Dear Editor: Re: Handsworth Teen May Face Charge , March 8 news story. I guess this is not as permissive a society after all.

Dear Editor: The District of North Vancouver is being lobbied to create a bylaw allowing chicken coops in residential backyards.