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EDITORIAL: Industrial execution

EDITORIAL: Industrial execution

Like a mythic serpent devouring its own tail, the real estate market – left to its own devices – will cannibalize itself.
LAUTENS: B-Line poses a stinging political problem for West Van

LAUTENS: B-Line poses a stinging political problem for West Van

A swarm of citizens will make a beeline for West Van’s 6 p.m. council meeting Monday with stinging attacks on TransLink’s B-Line proposal.
INQUIRING REPORTER: Should drone use be subject to more rules?

INQUIRING REPORTER: Should drone use be subject to more rules?

It’ll be more difficult for drone operators to get their unmanned aerial vehicles off the ground following a slew of new regulations announced by the federal government this week.
LETTER: Drivers need to let pedestrians cross safely

LETTER: Drivers need to let pedestrians cross safely

Dear Editor: As a pedestrian, I am writing in hopes the police read this and start enforcing (penalties for) driving without due caution. I have often had drivers driving around me at intersections even if the sign says Walk.
PREST: Facebook and Twitter and bears, oh my! Here's what to expect from media in 2019

PREST: Facebook and Twitter and bears, oh my! Here's what to expect from media in 2019

As journalists, one of our most important jobs is to follow trends in media, see what messages are being conveyed to the public and, just as importantly, how those messages are reaching the masses.
LETTER: Clothing donation bin danger is not a new problem

LETTER: Clothing donation bin danger is not a new problem

Dear Editor: I was horrified to hear about the man dying in the clothing bin by the entrance to Ambleside .
EDITORIAL: What goes up...

EDITORIAL: What goes up...

The North Shore’s housing market ain’t what it used to be, at least for single-family homes. According to the latest round of property assessments, the average house in West Van is now worth $2.8 million, for tax purposes, down from $3.
BALDREY: Pension jackpot for MLAs will prevent a B.C. election

BALDREY: Pension jackpot for MLAs will prevent a B.C. election

There seems to be rising speculation that an election might be held this year because of the potential fragility of the NDP-Green alliance that forms the current government. Don’t bet on it.
LETTER: Years of planning shredded in six minutes? Give me a break.

LETTER: Years of planning shredded in six minutes? Give me a break.

Dear Editor: Re: Years of Planning Shredded in Six Minutes , Dec. 21 The North Side opinion column by Paul Sullivan. In his Dec.
LETTER: Column shows bias against NDP

LETTER: Column shows bias against NDP

Dear Editor: Re: What is Past is Prologue in B.C. Politics for 2019 , Jan. 2 View from the Ledge opinion column by legislative reporter Keith Baldrey. Baldrey, in his list of big stories in B.C.