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EDITORIAL: A plan for all seasons

EDITORIAL: A plan for all seasons

The singing satirist Tom Lehrer once called on Christmas revellers to “drag out the Dickens, even though the prospect sickens.” We understand.
SULLIVAN: A seasonal trio of North Van spirits come calling

SULLIVAN: A seasonal trio of North Van spirits come calling

Here it is the night before the night before Christmas and I’ve just been visited by the traditional Three Ghosts: Past, Present and Yet to Come.
EDITORIAL: Christmas presence

EDITORIAL: Christmas presence

Traditionally, Christmas is a time when many people think about giving to charity. That’s a good thing, because charities rely on those seasonally-inspired acts of generosity to keep them going through the rest of the year.
EDITORIAL: To the rescue

EDITORIAL: To the rescue

After a particularly harrowing rescue of two out-of-bounds skiers last week, our North Shore Rescue members were treated to familiar chorus of people telling them how to do their jobs. “They should charge for rescues,” came the caterwauling.
LETTERS: Pipeline depends on climate fail

LETTERS: Pipeline depends on climate fail

Dear Editor: The main flaw in Trudeau’s argument for the pipeline is that its economic success depends on climate failure.
LETTER: Kudos to candy cane Santa

LETTER: Kudos to candy cane Santa

Dear Editor: How heartwarming it was to head back to my car after doing some grocery shopping in Parkgate Village (on Dec.
LETTER: Sullivan’s message inspiring

LETTER: Sullivan’s message inspiring

Dear Editor: Re: Humanity is the Antidote to President Poison , Nov. 25, The North Side opinion piece. I wish to commend Paul Sullivan for his very inspiring piece. Trump has defined us better than anyone in recent years.
LETTER: O Little Town we call North Van

LETTER: O Little Town we call North Van

Dear Editor: Re: City of North Vancouver Oh little town we call North Van How still you do not lie The lack of deep and dreamless sleep As noisy trucks drive by And in the jammed streets hounded The everlasting horns The hopes and fears of all us her
BALDREY: Pre-election spending spree ramping up

BALDREY: Pre-election spending spree ramping up

With the government’s financial books swimming with cash, it’s not surprising our political parties are racing to outdo each other when it comes to whopping spending plans.
OTHER VOICES: Sidewalk poles make for an obstacle course

OTHER VOICES: Sidewalk poles make for an obstacle course

Late last month, in a meeting at the District of North Vancouver, a cyclist, a pedestrian and a disabled person found common ground.