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EDITORIAL: Red hot mess

EDITORIAL: Red hot mess

As political problems go, the Senate is one that has long confounded our elected leaders.
BALDREY: Paris agreement's lofty goals unrealistic

BALDREY: Paris agreement's lofty goals unrealistic

There was a lot of high-fiving and celebratory handshakes when the world’s countries reached that “historic” deal last weekend to fight climate change, but the harsh truth is that the ambitious goals of the deal are going to be hard to reach.
EDITORIAL: Assess this

EDITORIAL: Assess this

BC Assessment mailed out a record number of early warnings this week to property owners whose assessments have risen so much beyond the average, they want homeowners to have advanced notice.
NOTABLE POTABLES: Online service offering wines for delivery

NOTABLE POTABLES: Online service offering wines for delivery

Ten years ago, if I had suggested that sometime in the not-too-distant future you’d be able to buy your wine online, you would probably have had a quick chuckle. However, these days, within B.C.
LETTER: Group extends thanks

LETTER: Group extends thanks

Dear Editor: On behalf of the board of directors of the North Shore Celtic Ensemble, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the members of the community for supporting our recent sold-out show, Carousel at Centennial Theatre.
PREST: Laughter is always the Trump card

PREST: Laughter is always the Trump card

The recent disturbing proclamations of American presidential hopeful Donald Trump have many onlookers asking the same question: What would he look like if he were forced to wear a little moustache drawn on his face in dog poo? No wait, that’s not the
LETTER: Coach houses not the affordable answer

LETTER: Coach houses not the affordable answer

Dear Editor: Re: West Van Aims to ‘Incentivize’ Coach Houses , Dec. 9 news story.
LETTER: Lack of support for child-care expenses 'blown out of proportion' by media

LETTER: Lack of support for child-care expenses 'blown out of proportion' by media

Dear Editor: In your (Dec. 4) editorial titled Nannygate you asked how working parents should be supported by the public when it comes to their legitimate child-care expenses.
Is the government doing enough for housing affordability on the North Shore?

Is the government doing enough for housing affordability on the North Shore?

Real estate is always a hot-button topic among Vancouverites. A desirable location but increased development makes it especially relevant for North Shore residents. Vacancy currently sits at less than 0.7 per cent in North Vancouver.
LETTER: Let science determine best pipeline scheme

LETTER: Let science determine best pipeline scheme

Dear Editor: The B.C. public heard the Liberals say: the national energy board needs to be fixed.