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EDITORIAL: Aiding and a’betting

EDITORIAL: Aiding and a’betting

It appears it’s no longer a question of if the North Shore will get a casino but rather a question of where. Both the City of North Vancouver and Tsleil-Waututh Nation have informed the B.C. Lottery Corp.
LETTER: LGH MRI: kudos to private donor, shame on province

LETTER: LGH MRI: kudos to private donor, shame on province

Dear Editor: It was with mixed feelings that I read your (July 13) story about the new MRI scanner at Lions Gate Hospital . As a resident of North Vancouver I appreciate what the Sander family has done, but I wonder why it is even necessary.
LETTER: Deconstruct not demolish our homes and gardens

LETTER: Deconstruct not demolish our homes and gardens

Dear Editor: To reduce the current state of frustration associated with the rapid demolition and rebuilds happening on the North Shore, the builders, developers and contractors could garner some good will by judiciously applying “reduce, reuse and re
BALDREY: Question period offers election warm-up

BALDREY: Question period offers election warm-up

The circus is coming back to town next week, which means B.C.’s MLAs will have to wrench themselves from the barbecue circuit and spend at least a few days arguing excitedly with each other. Yes, the legislature (i.e.
EDITORIAL: Teardown and out

EDITORIAL: Teardown and out

Having decided they’ve seen too many older, affordable apartments demolished to make way for new condos, housing activists in Burnaby’s Metrotown neighbourhood are now occupying buildings slated for the wrecking ball.
EDITORIAL: Vanishing act

EDITORIAL: Vanishing act

George Gretes, former aide to the transportation minister, was fined this week for lying to the B.C.’s information and privacy commissioner about his role in the triple delete email scandal.
Should we change the lyrics to O Canada?

Should we change the lyrics to O Canada?

“O Canada” is in the process of being overhauled to become more inclusive. A federal bill to edit the anthem, replacing “true patriot love, in all thy sons command” with the gender-neutral “in all of us command,” is expected to become law this fall.
LETTER: Cyclists need to respect walkers

LETTER: Cyclists need to respect walkers

Dear Editor: As a frequent walker and pedestrian on the North Shore and in Vancouver, I am becoming increasingly concerned about my safety and the safety of other walkers like me.
LETTER: Solutions to climate change require shifts in thinking

LETTER: Solutions to climate change require shifts in thinking

Dear Editor: I was unable to attend the recent climate change town hall in North Vancouver hosted by MP Jonathan Wilkinson, but I do wish to comment on this important topic. A friend in Bellingham, Wash.
LETTER: Developments should reflect community values

LETTER: Developments should reflect community values

Dear Editor: Re: Sewell’s Project Withdrawn at 11th Hour , July 6 The decision to revise the development project in Horseshoe Bay provides a pivotal opportunity for North Shore residents to not only consider the approach to this particular project, b