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Would you spend $15 to go down Lonsdale Avenue on a water slide?

Would you spend $15 to go down Lonsdale Avenue on a water slide?

Earlier this week, council for the City of North Vancouver voted unanimously in favour of Utah-based company Slide the City putting in a 300-metre (1,000 ft) water slide between Keith Road and Third Street for one day on Aug. 22.
LETTER: Tree cutting a travesty

LETTER: Tree cutting a travesty

Dear Editor: As a regular visitor to North Vancouver, I was horrified to see the absolute devastation of the trees in Bridgman Park along Keith Road. I cannot imagine any possible justification for this travesty.
LETTER: Separate paths essential to safety

LETTER: Separate paths essential to safety

Dear Editor: The recent changes on Jones Avenue in North Vancouver are a disaster for both cyclists and motorists. This so-called upgrade (at a cost of $800,000) should result in heads rolling at the city.
BALDREY: Transit project inequities apparent

BALDREY: Transit project inequities apparent

Timing in politics is everything, which makes the B.C. Liberal government’s decision to publicize its 10-year transportation plan just as people in Metro Vancouver started receiving their transit plebiscites somewhat puzzling.
LAUTENS: It’s politics as usual for Yes coalition

LAUTENS: It’s politics as usual for Yes coalition

The bungling boys and girls of the Transit and Transportation Coalition have stooped to truth-suppression. Oh, slap my wrist, be kind: “Selective editing.” Sure, it’s common: He who pays the piper gets to call the piper’s tune.
EDITORIAL: No end Insite

EDITORIAL: No end Insite

Say what you will about Prime Minister Harper and his government. They’re nothing if not persistent.
Squamish Nation conducts review

Squamish Nation conducts review

Why does the Squamish Nation insist on conducting an independent assessment of the proposed Woodfibre LNG project? After all, both the federal and provincial governments are conducting environmental assessments of their own. A good question.
LETTER: Litterbugs, clean up your mess!

LETTER: Litterbugs, clean up your mess!

Dear Editor: I have been meaning to contact the newspaper for months regarding litter. I suggest a concerted campaign to raise everyone’s awareness.
LETTER: TransLink needs a lesson in Economics 101

LETTER: TransLink needs a lesson in Economics 101

Dear Editor: Fifty years ago I dropped Economics 100 after only three classes — I could see it was no place for me. Also I have not done my own taxes for 45 years.
LETTER: Drivers don’t bother stopping at signs

LETTER: Drivers don’t bother stopping at signs

Dear Editor: This year there have been many news reports of pedestrians being hit or killed by cars. As a driver, cyclist and pedestrian, I am certainly seeing drivers not obeying basic rules of the Motor Vehicle Act.