Opinion

It’s on old cliché that when you fail to plan, you plan to fail. In the early 1990s, the federal government scrapped its national housing strategy and largely got out of the business of funding affordable housing and rental units.

As TransLink mulls distance pricing and a host of other potential changes to its fare system, one thing is clear: taking the SeaBus could become much cheaper.

Sasquatch, the Loch Ness Monster and the relationship between housing supply and affordability.

The federal government had a fairly large presence in B.C. last week, and no doubt Premier John Horgan hopes he sees many more visits from his federal counterparts, especially if they bring with them large bags of cash.

Dear Editor : Alberta says they need the Kinder Morgan pipeline to obtain a better price for their oil and to attract investment to their province. They blame their economic woes on regulations and lack of pipeline access to world markets.

Dear Editor : I am amazed that anyone in a position of authority should suggest, let alone consider, a “locals first” policy whereby residents of the North Shore would be given exclusive rights to buy new residential units for the first 60 days.

Dear Editor : Re: North Van fentanyl dealer avoids jail time , Nov. 5 It is with a heavy heart that I feel compelled to respond to this article.

Lately, some in Squamish have been talking about how children are being raised to be “snowflakes” and should be tougher.

Dear Editor : Re: Mechanics Shortage Adds to Blue Bus Blues , Oct. 8 story. I was very surprised that there was no mention of electric buses in your story.

We say “cheese” and celebrate the official opening of the Polygon Gallery at the foot of Lonsdale this week. In the realm of photographic arts, Polygon (and its predecessor the Presentation House Gallery) is world class.