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EDITORIAL: Checkmate

EDITORIAL: Checkmate

In chess, good players must think several moves in advance. But none of the group of chess players who’ve been meeting at Park Royal for 50 years anticipated the shopping centre’s decision to unceremoniously oust them.
EDITORIAL: Slower Lonsdale

EDITORIAL: Slower Lonsdale

The death of a 31-year-old North Vancouver man because of an allegedly impaired driver behind the wheel last week was an absolute tragedy and we grieve for his family. And we look forward to the accused having his day in court.
LETTER: Traffic woes are no easy fix

LETTER: Traffic woes are no easy fix

Dear Editor: Re: Burning Bridges , March 18 Viewpoint. We are experiencing terrible traffic congestion problems on the North Shore. The proposal by Delta Mayor Lois Jackson addressed this issue (and others).
LETTER: Harbourside street parking a battleground

LETTER: Harbourside street parking a battleground

Dear Editor: An open letter to City of North Vancouver mayor and council re: Pay Parking to Come to Auto Mall and Area , March 23 front-page story.
LETTER: Big issues trump Zika concerns

LETTER: Big issues trump Zika concerns

Dear Editor: Re: Mosquito an Ill-Chosen Moniker , March 20 Mailbox.
BALDREY: Health care top of mind but not top of budget

BALDREY: Health care top of mind but not top of budget

No doubt the B.C.
LETTER: Ambleside art studios must go

LETTER: Ambleside art studios must go

Dear Editor: Ambleside artist studios (I believe we are now up to four), which cater to a very small minority, should not be taking up prime waterfront space. They all need to be relocated elsewhere.
EDITORIAL: Race to the bottom

EDITORIAL: Race to the bottom

B.C. has now earned the dubious distinction of having the lowest minimum wage in the country.That happened Friday, after New Brunswick – previously the province with the lowest hourly wage – raised its minimum wage to $10.65, surpassing B.C.
PREST: Parenting tips from a post-apocalyptic dad

PREST: Parenting tips from a post-apocalyptic dad

I had children at a younger age than many of my friends, granting me status as the sage guru in all parenting matters.
LETTER: West Vancouver art space adds to vibrancy of waterfront

LETTER: West Vancouver art space adds to vibrancy of waterfront

Dear Editor: Open letter sent to West Vancouver mayor and council: Please do not demolish Lawson Creek Studios. I am one of the painters who rent this space weekly as a member of the North Shore Artists Guild.