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EDITORIAL: While we’re young

EDITORIAL: While we’re young

For those who aren’t satiated by five straight hours of West Vancouver council meetings, good news. Council is experimenting with moving their start times an hour earlier for the next three regular meetings.
Why B.C. Ferries’ beer and wine sales announcement falls flat

Why B.C. Ferries’ beer and wine sales announcement falls flat

It’s finally happening. After much anticipation and delay, select B.C. Ferries’ voyages between Vancouver and Victoria will be made a little more enjoyable with the opportunity to drink alcohol by the end of October — legally, that is.
LETTER: Canada needs to boost its contributions to Global Fund

LETTER: Canada needs to boost its contributions to Global Fund

Dear editor: A few short years ago, after having won a Liberal majority government, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced to the world: “Canada is back!” He appeared to deliver on that statement by increasing Canada’s contribution to the Global Fun
So you want to be prime minister of Canada — have a seat

So you want to be prime minister of Canada — have a seat

Thank you for coming today. I want to discuss your application for the job of prime minister. There are other applicants for the role, as you know, and we will be filling the position Oct. 21. As part of the process, I have a few questions.
LETTER: The Keith Road traffic delays continue

LETTER: The Keith Road traffic delays continue

Dear editor: As with many North Shore residents, I have been anticipating the eventual benefit of years of construction, lineups and traffic congestion when travelling east on Keith Road to Mountain Highway.
EDITORIAL: Getting hosed

EDITORIAL: Getting hosed

The recent report from the B.C. Utilities Commission about pain at the gas pump appears to confirm what Lower Mainland drivers have known all along: they are getting hosed.
LETTER: Is air suddenly more expensive?

LETTER: Is air suddenly more expensive?

Dear editor: Something strange has happened to the price of air in Lynn Valley. Not long ago you could drive in to one of our three local gas stations and pump up a tire with air at no charge.
PREST: Vancouver should stop bothering Seattle and get its own MLB team

PREST: Vancouver should stop bothering Seattle and get its own MLB team

Wildly popular Vancouver Canadians show that B.C. loves baseball
BALDREY: Gas gouging inquiry an explosive issue for NDP

BALDREY: Gas gouging inquiry an explosive issue for NDP

The NDP government has suddenly found itself holding a $490-million hand grenade that could go off if it is not defused rather quickly. I am referring to the B.C.
LETTER: Celebration of life honours man's love of animals

LETTER: Celebration of life honours man's love of animals

Dear Editor: We would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the 'Bear to Remember Day' at the Westmount Chevron Station to celebrate the life of our brother Barry (Bear) Daniel.