Opinion

Dear Editor: I used Uber for the first time in Toronto recently and was absolutely thrilled at the service, convenience and price. I had become convinced by all the rhetoric in Vancouver that somehow Uber was evil.

The cruel blood sport of bear-baiting was banned across the British Empire in 1835. We in North Vancouver, however, didn’t seem to get the message.

Dear Editor: There is no pragmatism and even less principle on the part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to award over $10.5 million plus an apology to the terrorist Omar Khadr.

Christy Clark’s sudden and unexpected resignation as both party leader and MLA gives the B.C. Liberals an early chance at renewal and rebranding, but it also strengthens the NDP’s grip on power in this province.

And so, following a close election, a spurned attempt at a political coalition, a hall of mirrors throne speech and an entreaty to the Lt.

Dear Editor: There are still some narrow minded councillors on the City of North Vancouver council. Imagine saying that the new Harry Jerome rec centre is only for city residents. Does Coun.

Dear Editor: Re: Referendum on Electoral Reform Looming, July 19.

Well it didn’t take long for silly season to start in Victoria. A report commissioned by ICBC is leaked and warns that B.C.

The labour shortage wasn’t created on the North Shore, but this may be where it hits the hardest. TransLink is currently gathering data that should help illuminate our bi-daily bottlenecks once and for all.

Oh, the places they’ll party. Last Friday, North Vancouver RCMP and Metro Vancouver caught wind of a “Hike Rave” event organized to ascend Mount Seymour. On Facebook, up to 300 people had indicated they might attend the unpermitted event.