Opinion

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.