Opinion

Dear Editor: I am writing in response to Glen Parker’s letter “Pipeline Co-operation Needed” in your Dec. 3 issue. He states that the use (and expansion) of North American pipelines is the lowest risk alternative for transporting Albertan oil.

It’s a move that could make a Benedictine monk violate his vow of silence with a profanity-laden rant.

As the child of two intelligent, loving parents I’ve grown up thinking that the adults around us, particularly the parents, typically have the right answers. That pristine picture in my mind is starting to get a little blotchy these days.

A recent dust-up on social media between an NDP MLA and B.C.’s lone Green Party MLA provides a few more clues about the apparent shifting political landscape in this province.

Dear Editor: Re: West Vancouver mayor supports climate warning labels on gas pumps , Jan. 18 front-page story.

Dear Editor: Re: Cyclists Should be Licensed to Ride, Jan. 7 mailbox. Letter-writer Jeff Weinbren is clearly misinformed about cycling in North Vancouver.

Whether we wanted it or not, Lower Mainland voters are about to be asked to vote Yes or No on a plebiscite to increase funding for transportation projects .

Dear Editor: The parameters for the plebiscite must be changed before the vote. TransLink must be updated, and checks and balances must be put into place as to how this money is going to be spent and by whom.

Dear Editor: Re: North Vancouver Waterfront Cabin Ordered Removed , Jan. 25 front-page story.

Dear Editor: I read Elizabeth James’ column and West Vancouver Coun. (Craig) Cameron’s reply with interest. Both have good points for us all to consider. What follows is how I see TransLink.