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EDITORIAL: Real science

EDITORIAL: Real science

What do a recent measles outbreak and climate change have in common? They’re both issues involving clear scientific evidence that many people feel free to ignore in favour of their personal belief system.
JAMES: Tiny home an oddity or a growing trend?

JAMES: Tiny home an oddity or a growing trend?

“Housing that is too costly, in need of repair, or over-crowded can be a large drain on the resources and health of its occupants. Some Canadians may have limited choice about where they live and the housing conditions.
LETTER: More density not required for more rentals

LETTER: More density not required for more rentals

Dear Editor: It’s difficult to understand this urge for density in the face of all the opposition. This time it’s a Victoria Park condo three times what’s allowed in the Official Community Plan.
LETTER: It takes a village to raise a child

LETTER: It takes a village to raise a child

Dear Editor: I’m honoured to express my gratitude to StrongStart BC — an early learning drop-in program funded by the government. I became a new mother when I first moved to North Vancouver and lacked friendships on the North Shore.
EDITORIAL: Thought police

EDITORIAL: Thought police

Hot on the heels of the latest round of Islamist attacks, this week the federal government introduced yet another anti-terrorism bill.
It takes a village to raise a child "We started beaver

It takes a village to raise a child "We started beaver

North Vancouver - Dear Editor: I'm honoured to express my gratitude to StrongStart BC - an early learning drop-in program funded by the government.I became a new mother when I first moved to North Vancouver and lacked friendships on the North Shore.
Are you planning on watching the Super Bowl?

Are you planning on watching the Super Bowl?

Somewhere between the post-game show, the halftime show, and the pre-game show, the best of the best will compete this Sunday. Budweiser is the big favourite but don’t be surprised if Dove for Men scores an upset.
BALDREY: Four keys to a victory for the Yes side

BALDREY: Four keys to a victory for the Yes side

The general consensus seems to be that the “Yes” side in the upcoming transit plebiscite is the one fighting from behind, and has the much bigger proverbial boulder to push up the hill in this debate.
LAUTENS: Metro gorillas made monkeys of the rest

LAUTENS: Metro gorillas made monkeys of the rest

The fix is in. As always. I just keep hoping it gets a little more artistic. I am always disappointed.
LETTER: Slap developers with a cost charge to help pay for transit

LETTER: Slap developers with a cost charge to help pay for transit

Dear Editor: Let’s have a development cost charge for TransLink. One way to address the need for transit expansion is to get the funding at the source of the problem. We need more transit because of regional and municipal growth in population.