Opinion

Happy birthday, Capilano University. And did we mention, you look fantastic! In 1968, a humble college was founded among the trees. Today, it’s a university with modern facilities and a diverse student body with students from 73 countries.

Dear Editor: Re: ‘You Get What You Pay For’: Mayor on Spending, Sept. 12 news story.

Jobs, jobs, jobs. It’s the mantra they teach you on your first day in politician school. To the extent they can take credit, our North Shore politicians must be doing a bang-up job – with 2,900 more people employed here since the last census period.

I was waiting at the bus stop one wet morning 25-odd years ago when a car braked fast and the driver shouted “Wanna ride?” Sure, thanks. We hadn’t gone far when the car stopped again.

Reporter documents the cool and kooky sights opened up by a new stretch of trail

It’s funny how something so seemingly minor as a small stretch of concrete can alter your whole perspective on life. I suppose it should be noted that the stretch of North Vancouver concrete in question happens to cost about $7 million.

Any member of North Shore Rescue could tell you, when there’s a crisis, there’s not a moment to lose. But try explaining that to members of West Vancouver council.

The strength of the relationship between the BC NDP government and the B.C. Greens may be about to be tested on two fronts. While the two parties disagree on some issues, there has been little of any consequences from any of those disagreements.

Dear Editor : Re: “West Van’s outspoken mayor calls it a day”: Sept. 14 news story After decades serving the community, Mayor Mike Smith announced his retirement last week in this newspaper.

Dear Editor: Re: “How can we escape gridlock’s grip?” Friday Focus: Sept. 14 I like to thank Bowin Ma for taking the initiative to get a diverse group of people together to try to solve our transportation woes.