Opinion

Time to once again prove what a loser I am. I'm going to ... gulp ... continue living in Vancouver. Phew, that was tough to admit. It's obviously not a trendy position.

North Vancouver - Dear Editor: Re: DNV Mulls Affordable Housing, Feb. 5 front-page story. I am very impressed with the forward thinking of Coun. Jim Hanson of the District of North Vancouver.

When you think about it, Oct. 20, 2018 is not that far away. Only two years and eight months until the next municipal election! Time to start thinking about re-electing our esteemed representatives to continue the good work they’re doing.

Dear Editor: The Jan. 24 issue of the North Shore News reported that representatives of the municipality of West Vancouver told the National Energy Board that West Vancouver was opposed to the expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline.

Dear Editor: Re: North Van No ‘Sacrifice Zone’ For Pipeline Project , Feb. 10 Mailbox. Trans Mountain believes the safety of our coastline is paramount.

Dear Editor: The North Shore News is normally full of mild and moderate viewpoints. I was surprised, therefore, last week to find myself so outraged at Keith Baldrey’s column of Feb 10 .

In this week’s budget, B.C. Finance Minister Mike De Jong presented the Liberals as careful managers of the public purse strings, whose prudence with the public dime could soon give way to outright prosperity. Many folks in B.C.

“When, out of the blue, an unknown realtor appears on your doorstep offering a shockingly big cheque for your property, no strings attached, think twice about your apparent good fortune and have a lawyer review the proposed contract.

This week, we bring you the positively maddening story of Fran Flann, the 82-year-old North Vancouver woman convalescing from cancer treatment in a homeless shelter.

As the NDP struggles to find its voice when it comes to supporting resource development, it’s worth noting party leader John Horgan’s response to the B.C. Liberal government’s throne speech.