Opinion

Whether it’s drug abuse, crime or terrorism, it seems the Conservative government would rather buy punishment by the pound than prevention by the ounce.

Mild winter weather in Vancouver has put a damper on this year’s ski season on North Shore mountains.

Dear Editor: Re: Silence the Chirping Over Double Dipping , Jan.

Have you ever watched someone try to row a boat in two directions at once? If you look out on the Burrard Inlet, you’ll see the federal government making a go of it.

Dear Editor: West Vancouver’s mayor and council are really missing the opportunity to do what has to be done regarding the construction of the new public safety building.

We are all blessed to live in a beautiful, privileged part of the world, but every once in a while comes a reminder that even here there are less fortunate souls.

Dear Editor: Bring back extinct species? (Inquiring Reporter, Jan. 16) Where people have introduced species to a controlled environment, it has gone well: chickens, cows, bananas, coffee etc.

Dear Editor: I am alarmed about the dangerous drivers on the North Shore who think they own the road.

Dear Editor: To hockey parents who attended the Atom’s game Saturday, Jan. 17, I’m a grandparent of one of the nine-year-old players. (On that day) some adults displayed behaviour that the nine-year-old child would find themselves in trouble for.

Dear Editor: I write to comment on Elizabeth James’ column Transit Governance is Mired in Conflict, published Jan. 7. The future of transit in the region is an extremely important issue. Unfortunately, Ms.