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LETTER: 'Neglected' Mathers Avenue trees outgrew the neighbourhood

LETTER: 'Neglected' Mathers Avenue trees outgrew the neighbourhood

Dear Editor: The May 7 front page North Shore News article does not accurately reflect the views of other Mathers Avenue residents .
EDITORIAL: Art attack

EDITORIAL: Art attack

They say you should never make enemies with someone who buys ink by the barrel. We're not sure if that holds up anymore but clearly, making enemies with an art professor with access to acrylic polymer has its drawbacks too.
LETTER: Technology-free learning has benefits

LETTER: Technology-free learning has benefits

Dear Editor : Re: Tablets Required for W. Van Secondary Students , April 23. I am disappointed that West Vancouver secondary is asking all students to use an iPad, tablet or laptop in the classroom.
You Said It

You Said It

"Moby Doll just followed like a dog on a leash." Former Vancouver Aquarium director Murray Newman recalls harpooning orca Moby Doll in 1964 (from a May 4 Focus story).
LETTER: Fair Elections Act not fairly presented

LETTER: Fair Elections Act not fairly presented

Dear Editor: I would like to clarify some misinformation following your April 6 op-ed regarding Bill C-23, the Fair Elections Act. Your editorial claims that this act is politically motivated. That is false.
CAROLAN: Identity rooted in our thin green line

CAROLAN: Identity rooted in our thin green line

It's the spring conference season and that means elevated levels of information-trading. At a Seattle event this past week there was plenty of talk within the business and civic community about China's direct investment in North America.
EDITORIAL: Future is now

EDITORIAL: Future is now

For years we've been told that climate change is going to be the unfortunate legacy we leave to our children. But it turns out we don't have to wait that long.
LETTER: Amended bill reflects concerns

LETTER: Amended bill reflects concerns

Dear Editor: In response to Andy Prest's April 20 column, Fair Elections Act Anything But Fair, I have consolidated concerns from constituents from across the riding I represent who have written articulate emails and called my offices to share their
Should aquariums keep whales and dolphins?

Should aquariums keep whales and dolphins?

Despite whales having relatively little to do with bike lanes, Mayor Gregor Robertson spoke out on behalf of the incarcerated cetaceans anyway.
LETTER: Dementia sufferers deserve excellent care in West Van

LETTER: Dementia sufferers deserve excellent care in West Van

Dear Editor: Few stories have upset me as much as this one has.