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Out of the firing line

Out of the firing line

More than 1800 guns were surrendered to police recently as part of a province-wide gun amnesty. Among them were pistols, rifles, shotguns, semi-automatic weapons and more than 30,000 rounds of ammunition.
Thornthwaite should push for bigger B.C. film tax credits

Thornthwaite should push for bigger B.C. film tax credits

Dear Editor: On July 3, North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite made a statement in the legislature about the opening of the seventh sound stage at Burnaby's Bridge Studios.
Parks planting priority misses mark on maintenance

Parks planting priority misses mark on maintenance

Dear Editor: When I see pictures of streets with vegetation growing out of the sidewalks and curbs, I think of the economic troubles of the rust belt in the USA.
Drivers should buy offsets

Drivers should buy offsets

Dear Editor: In response to the June 30 North Shore News article "Cars still favoured by majority of local commuters," I have a suggestion for those of us who drive: consider purchasing carbon offsets once a year to reduce your carbon footprint.
Off the tracks

Off the tracks

IN the wake of the terrible tragedy following a train derailment and explosion in Lac Megantic, Quebec last weekend, there are so far many more questions than answers.
Citizens have voice in decisions

Citizens have voice in decisions

Dear Editor: While there are many regrettable changes to Edgemont Village to be criticized and mourned, the takeover of SuperValu by Thrifty Foods is one that we should welcome.
Inquiring Reporter

Inquiring Reporter

Tuned in, turned off

Tuned in, turned off

TWO months after the provincial election, the post-mortems are continuing to roll in. Pollsters have continued to examine how they got the predictions so wrong.
Cyclists, boarders, cars equals recipe for trouble

Cyclists, boarders, cars equals recipe for trouble

Dear Editor: What do police, lawyers and bicycle helmets have in common? Most are treated with disdain until you actually need one. The best bike helmet is the one you put on 10 minutes before your head hits the curb.
Honest act appreciated

Honest act appreciated

Dear Editor: This past month I went to Sears to pay my credit card bill at the cosmetics cashier. I took the money out of my wallet and realized half the money was gone.