Opinion

Dear Editor: I'm writing to echo the comments in the April 20 edition by (letter-writer) Elena Cernicka regarding the lack of enforcement of dog control bylaws, but from the perspective of a dog owner in West Vancouver.

Dear Editor: I have just read the construction/noise bylaws. Why? This will be the third summer in a row that I will have to live with obnoxious construction noise in my neighbourhood. It is also my third summer in retirement.

British Columbia is not prepared for a major earthquake. Bracing for floods, fires, avalanches, and the Canucks’ unlikely return to the Stanley Cup finals has overwhelmed Emergency Management B.C.

With the legislature not in session this past week, Premier Christy Clark paid a visit to the political epicentre of her government. No, not her hometown of Vancouver. But Kelowna, B.C.'s "City of Premiers.

Where to start? Pamela Goldsmith-Jones? Sentinel Hill on guard again? West Van's disappearing 7-Eleven? As the Good Book (as we used to call it) says, the last shall be first: Ambleside's 7-Eleven at 14th and Marine Drive will close forever May 28.

Dear Editor Re. April 20 letter to the editor: Some people are asking why personal income tax basic amount decreased for the 2013 tax year, and I hope this letter clears up any confusion.

Happy Earth Day, North Pacific humpbacks whales. You're no longer considered a threatened species.

Dear Editor: Re: Ambulance Station Fate Murky, March 28. An article published in this paper on March 28 contains an inaccurate overview of the plans for the BC Ambulance Service station in West Vancouver.

Dear Editor: Re: Longboarders Dodge Police SUV, April 16. They are on our street too.How would you like to see two "men," not boys, charging down Sentinel hill right at you.

Dear Editor: The March 24 edition of the North Shore News reported on the u nanimous vote by the District of North Vancouver council to cease the consideration of applications for development in the Seymour area due to concerns about traffic congesti