Opinion

Dear Editor: The B.C. public heard the Liberals say: the national energy board needs to be fixed.

Dear Editor: In a pivotal time that is putting to test the core values of our civilization, culture and values and when we are reminded more often than ever before of how fortunate we are to live in a country that has fought so hard for all of us to

Dear Editor: We are our own worst enemy. We want charm of a village, but then buy mostly from big chains for the pricing. The article about Edgemont is so true and sad. We will lose the charm. This is the battle in Chinatown.

The recent passing of former B.C. premier Bill Bennett was a reminder that of the many people who have held elected office in this province, only a handful can truly be said to have left a major, lasting imprint on the society they served.

I think I’ve finally figured out the difference between lemmings and people. Against all reason, lemmings jump off the cliff. People jump into the mountains, also against all reason. Then, the sun goes down. They get lost.

Perhaps understandably, “monster house” isn’t a term popular with planners. But it’s stuck, because it captures the emotional essence of how people feel when one of these looming, overbearing edifices gets built next to them.

Dear Editor: I became annoyed while reading the rantings of (columnist Trevor) Lautens in his ( Nov.

“We sweep our sidewalks, decorate our windows, learn your names, recognize your children and provide you with personal service like nowhere else. We also employ your teenagers, your wives, maybe even your husbands.

Dear Editor: Re: Merchants Key to Edgemont Charm , Dec. 2 Mailbox This letter makes an excellent point. Edgemont Village is changing, but I agree progress will kill the essence of the actual charm known to many.

Dear Editor: Paul Sullivan made some interesting comments in his (Friday, Nov. 27) column about Edgemont Village. We have lived in the Village since 1983 and have seen many changes – some good, some not so.