Opinion

Years ago, in that more trusting era when men wore hats and the planet was our smoking section, 20,679 physicians agreed that Lucky Strike cigarettes were less irritating to the throat. After all, they were toasted.

Anyone who uses Netflix is familiar with the moment. As the streaming service continues to flow from our screens like a river free of obstructions, suddenly there’s a question: “Are you still watching Friends?” And of course, you still are.

Dear editor: We need traffic management when accidents take place, holding up everyone trying to get onto the Ironworkers Second Narrows Crossing as was evident [Thursday, Nov. 7].

If you’re smoking in North Vancouver – to borrow an old, kitschy saying – you’d better be on fire.

Dear editor: In light of the recent news coverage ( DNV to Domestic Pigeons: Shoo! ,) and ongoing public response , we feel a need to clarify our position on the issues around the recently adopted pigeon prohibition bylaw in the District of North Van

Dear editor: Re: North Van Proceeding with Scaled Back Lynn Canyon Parking Project , Oct. 16 front-page story.

Even the Brentwood Bay man who put Don Cherry on Hockey Night in Canada figured he would get himself fired one day. But Ron Devion still thinks Cherry deserves the Order of Canada. Cherry finally went too far on Saturday.

LETTER: I'm still encountering litter everywhere I go

Dear editor: This past Wednesday, two weeks post-surgery and feeling slightly vulnerable, I made my way to a critical doctor’s appointment. I pulled into a parallel parking spot along Lonsdale Avenue and went to exit my car.

Dear editor: The federal election system in Canada needs a major overhaul for many reasons. Firstly, the Bloc Quebecois party received 7.9% of the popular vote and earned 32 seats in parliament. The Green Party of Canada received 6.