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BALDREY: British Columbia’s teachers just won the lottery

BALDREY: British Columbia’s teachers just won the lottery

It’s as if the B.C. education system just won the lottery. The Supreme Court of Canada ruling that B.C.
EDITORIAL: X marks the spot

EDITORIAL: X marks the spot

There are 12 would-be new West Vancouver council members vying for your vote in this Saturday’s byelection. There’s a deep field of candidates and frankly there are few poor choices here (although some appear to be in a bit over their heads).
Are you aware of the West Van byelection?

Are you aware of the West Van byelection?

There’s an election race right now. No, not that one. Eleven candidates are vying for one seat, vacated by the late Michael Lewis, at the West Vancouver council table.
OTHER VOICES: Transportation key to housing affordability

OTHER VOICES: Transportation key to housing affordability

David Hutniak is quite right when he says we can no longer ignore the rental supply crisis across the Lower Mainland. And, it will likely get worse. The CEO of Landlord BC explains (in his Oct.
LETTER: Floral tribute ‘a little piece of beauty’ on daily commute

LETTER: Floral tribute ‘a little piece of beauty’ on daily commute

Dear Editor: I have only been a resident of the Parkgate community for three years and I often wonder who creates the artistic bouquets placed on the intersection of Mount Seymour Parkway and Berkley Avenue.
PREST: This is why we can’t go back in time

PREST: This is why we can’t go back in time

I want to talk about an unmitigated horror that occurred this week that has legions of decent folks worried about the way the world is changing and what that might mean for our children.
EDITORIAL: Protection money

EDITORIAL: Protection money

Besides being a triumph for the collective lizard brain of the republic and a bitter defeat for reason and empathy, U.S. president-elect Donald J. Trump’s recent victory is a message.
LETTER: Grateful for compassionate care

LETTER: Grateful for compassionate care

Midday on Tuesday, Oct. 31, there was a woman with her dog, across the street from my home in the City of North Vancouver. She was clearly in distress, having left her shoes 50 metres behind her and then continuing to fall on the lawns.
LETTER: Veterans deserve our thanks

LETTER: Veterans deserve our thanks

I am proud to be part of Operation Legacy, in which members and graduates of The War Amps Child Amputee Program pass on the remembrance message to the younger generation.
EDITORIAL: More than words

EDITORIAL: More than words

Commemorating Remembrance Day on Nov. 11 is an opportunity for Canadians to remember and thank those who served in past conflicts.