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You said it

You said it

"I'd rather be teaching." Social studies teacher Norm Nichols discusses teachers' anger over the decision to cut 10 per cent of their wages as part of a partial lockout (from a May 30 news story).
EDITORIAL: Long-range view

EDITORIAL: Long-range view

Development on the North Shore must stop — at least temporarily. That was the thesis of Coun. Lisa Muri's impassioned speech at District of North Vancouver council Monday. Muri made many cogent points.
Do you avoid public transit?

Do you avoid public transit?

TransLink made $36.8 million last year, marking the first time they’ve written year-end reports in black ink since 2008.
BALDRY: Lack of trust means more melodrama

BALDRY: Lack of trust means more melodrama

The B.C. Liberal government has largely shed the labor relations headaches it helped create when it first took power in 2001, with one glaring exception.
LETTER: Tax bill elicits blue box blues

LETTER: Tax bill elicits blue box blues

Dear Editor: My district taxes just went up $1,100 and I learn we have a new DIY recyclable for plastic and glass. Our tax dollars at work? How much personal time (and gas) will be used as we each deposit our own waste? Fran Bryant North Vancouver
LAUTENS: Few stories as compelling as a survivor tale

LAUTENS: Few stories as compelling as a survivor tale

The "survivor story" is a staple of the news business. A sure-fire read, or mesmerizing clip on the television news.
EDITORIAL: Barnyard byproduct

EDITORIAL: Barnyard byproduct

Score one for the cynics who dismiss politicians as being only self-interested and concerned with clinging to power. In a chain of emails revealed by the Globe and Mail this week, we saw two B.C.
LETTER: Support energy alternatives

LETTER: Support energy alternatives

Dear Editor: Re: Greatest Threat to B.C. Environment in our Lifetime, May 9 opinion piece: Get the big picture, people. We can't keep extracting and burning hydrocarbons.Read the news.
EDITORIAL: History lesson

EDITORIAL: History lesson

As this latest dispute between B.C.'s teachers and the province rages on, we can't help but feel there are some lessons that just aren't being learned.
LETTTER: Construction mars peaceful living

LETTTER: Construction mars peaceful living

Dear Editor: Re. NV Construction Noise Irks Neighbour, April 27 : (Letter-writer) Robin Timms isn't alone in his anger and frustration at the way our developer-friendly municipalities are allowing the destruction of our residential neighbourhoods.