Opinion

The recent passing of former B.C. premier Bill Bennett was a reminder that of the many people who have held elected office in this province, only a handful can truly be said to have left a major, lasting imprint on the society they served.

I think I’ve finally figured out the difference between lemmings and people. Against all reason, lemmings jump off the cliff. People jump into the mountains, also against all reason. Then, the sun goes down. They get lost.

Perhaps understandably, “monster house” isn’t a term popular with planners. But it’s stuck, because it captures the emotional essence of how people feel when one of these looming, overbearing edifices gets built next to them.

Dear Editor: I became annoyed while reading the rantings of (columnist Trevor) Lautens in his ( Nov.

“We sweep our sidewalks, decorate our windows, learn your names, recognize your children and provide you with personal service like nowhere else. We also employ your teenagers, your wives, maybe even your husbands.

Dear Editor: Re: Merchants Key to Edgemont Charm , Dec. 2 Mailbox This letter makes an excellent point. Edgemont Village is changing, but I agree progress will kill the essence of the actual charm known to many.

Dear Editor: Paul Sullivan made some interesting comments in his (Friday, Nov. 27) column about Edgemont Village. We have lived in the Village since 1983 and have seen many changes – some good, some not so.

Port Metro Vancouver is sounding the alarm. The Lower Mainland is running out of the critical industrial land needed to enable trade.

Dear Editor: Your ( Nov. 27 front-page ) article on letter grades falling out of favour was so inconsistent.

Dear Editor: Really great article on the rehabilitation work on MacKay Creek! I live at Fifth Street and Chesterfield Avenue and often jog along the waterfront and then sneak up the trails beside the paved walkway to take pictures of the birds (and s