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LETTER: kudos to North Van City workers for action on parking

LETTER: kudos to North Van City workers for action on parking

Dear Editor: I wanted to give a kudos to City of North Vancouver staff, especially Chris French in the planning department.
LETTER: Housing the homeless is a provincial responsibility

LETTER: Housing the homeless is a provincial responsibility

Dear Editor: Re: Advocates Demand Action on Homelessness , July 15 front-page story.
PREST: What the heck is pickleball and why do I love it so much?

PREST: What the heck is pickleball and why do I love it so much?

I can tell right now that pickleball is going to be a problem. First of all, it was invented to entertain bored children. Don’t get me wrong – I used to think entertaining bored children was a good idea. “Daddy I’m bored.
LETTER: Mahon Avenue can't handle traffic diversion

LETTER: Mahon Avenue can't handle traffic diversion

Dear Editor: Re: Safe Mobility Strategy a Welcome Lane Change for Pedestrians and Cyclists , July 8 Viewpoint. Kudos on this progressive and thoughtful strategy to enhance community safety and well-being.
Les Leyne: Businesses balk at costs of changes sought by WorkSafe B.C.

Les Leyne: Businesses balk at costs of changes sought by WorkSafe B.C.

A few developments this week bring home the mounting frustration and anxiety the B.C. business world is facing in month five of the pandemic.
EDITORIAL: West Van council should take responsibility for the house that Jack built

EDITORIAL: West Van council should take responsibility for the house that Jack built

It’s the oldest structure on the North Shore, but we fear Navvy Jack’s 1873 home on the West Vancouver waterfront isn’t long for this world .
Les Leyne: Self-insurance is an option for condo owners

Les Leyne: Self-insurance is an option for condo owners

A new idea has bubbled up in the legislature since the condo insurance crisis started boiling over. It’s the concept of self-insurance — providing a means for condo residents to manage their own insurance coverage.
Opinion: This airport was a troubling COVID-19 'gong show'

Opinion: This airport was a troubling COVID-19 'gong show'

As we continue to ease off COVID-19 restrictions and begin activities such as travelling, the issue of safe airline travel is emerging as a key public health issue. Both Dr.
LETTER: Heat pump an efficient alternative to natural gas

LETTER: Heat pump an efficient alternative to natural gas

Dear Editor: Your letter-writer on July 10 bemoans “Coun. Megan Curren’s idea to eliminate natural gas heating in the District of North Vancouver.” I know that Coun.
OTHER VOICES: You don't need to be activist to join call for green and just recovery

OTHER VOICES: You don't need to be activist to join call for green and just recovery

I do not consider myself an activist. I never have and I never will. I am a parent. I joined For Our Kids for just that - my kids.