Opinion

We Vote North Shore story #8: 'It’s our government’s responsibility to take care of our community'

We Vote North Shore is a group of organizations that believe in citizen engagement, including the importance of voting in democratic elections and working to encourage non-partisan voter education and engagement.

Oct 19, 2018 7:41 AM Read more >

OTHER VOICES: Halting development we need doesn't make much sense

Next week the real work begins. First of all, we congratulate all candidates who have stood for election. Win or lose; all are no doubt grateful the campaign is just about over. It is no small sacrifice to offer oneself to the service of others.

Oct 17, 2018 12:14 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Puffing with pride

After decades of activism, protests, lobbying and legislating, the day has finally come when cannabis is legal in Canada. But for those who are planning to light up in celebration at 4:20 p.m.

Oct 17, 2018 9:45 AM Read more >

PREST: Keep it classy you cannabis champions

Hey, do you smell something? It smells a bit like skunk, and Cheezies, and victory! Yes, it is officially Weedmas Day, the day that cannabis becomes legal in Canada. Open up your window and get a whiff of this new world we’ve entered.

Oct 17, 2018 9:38 AM Read more >

BALDREY: Can BC NDP carbon tax plan stand up under pressure?

Can the BC NDP government’s plan to hike the province’s carbon tax to $50 a tonne by 2021 hold up in the face of a growing number of premiers opposed to the very idea of such a tax? Raising the carbon tax by $5 a tonne every year until 2021 is presum

Oct 16, 2018 8:01 PM Read more >

LETTER: Roadside distraction a sign of the times

Dear Editor: Candidates’ signs at Taylor Way just north of Upper Levels Highway in West Vancouver – is this political overkill or driver distraction? City crews in Surrey recently removed more than 1,000 signs that were posted closer than 25 metres t

Oct 16, 2018 2:58 PM Read more >

We Vote North Shore story #7: 'I have always taken this responsibility seriously'

We Vote North Shore is a group of organizations that believe in citizen engagement, including the importance of voting in democratic elections and working to encourage non-partisan voter education and engagement.

Oct 15, 2018 3:34 PM Read more >

LETTER: I spy with my little eye ... road signs

Dear Editor: When I was young boy growing up in England in the 1950s and ’60s, there was a series of books called I-Spy. Such titles as I-Spy Farm was one edition where one could make note of various things seen on a farm.

Oct 15, 2018 1:04 PM Read more >

SULLIVAN: Look past the smiling faces to see the content of a candidate

We’re a week away from the next civic election. And people on the North Shore aren’t feeling very good about things.

Oct 14, 2018 9:00 AM Read more >

LETTER: Let's pursue rapid rail transit on the North Shore

Dear Editor : Re: North Shore Needs LRT Now: SFU Expert , Oct. 5 front-page story. With municipal elections Oct.

Oct 13, 2018 12:59 PM Read more >