Opinion

Betrayal. The thrice-spotted betrayal by Darryl Plecas unseats Andrew Weaver from top spot as my personal most-disliked politician in these parts – held briefly by the Green leader. Let us count the ways.

Dear Editor: Re: Dad Told Kids Too Young to Ride Bus on Their Own, Sept. 8 front-page story.

Dear Editor : Re: Ferrari Driver Charged with Excessive Speed , Aug. 23 front-page story On July 4 a driver was stopped after “allegedly” driving at high speed on the Lions Gate Bridge.

The ban on union and corporate donations to political parties announced Monday is a huge step forward in B.C.’s political culture.

The claim by Green Party leader Andrew Weaver that his party could take credit for two key NDP campaign promises not being included in last week’s budget “update” provides yet another glimpse into the evolving nature of this province’s ruling allianc

Dear Editor : In the District of North Vancouver’s (parks department) fruitless attempts to keep teenagers and other invasive species from using Hastings Creek Park, they have aggressively and carelessly created an unsightly mess and a seriously pote

Is there an empty homes problem on the North Shore? If so, should there be an empty homes tax to address the problem like there is in Vancouver? What are the challenges of creating this kind of tax? North Shore Community Resources’ Community Housing

Being a parent is hard work, particularly if you care about raising your children to be strong, smart, independent adults who don’t call 911 when the power goes out.

If you felt there might be something missing from the data on North Shore household incomes released this week by Stats Canada, you’re not alone. In West Vancouver, household incomes went down in the last 10 years – to below $90,000.

Dear Editor: Wouldn’t it be wonderful if those people rescued by North Shore Rescue cared enough to say thank-you by making a donation to them? It would also be appropriate if these groups, no names attached, could be acknowledged in the North Shore