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LETTER: True value of parent participation preschool is community

LETTER: True value of parent participation preschool is community

Dear Editor: Re: School’s Out for North Vancouver Preschool , June 17. Of all the choices related to our children’s education, the best and most enduringly valuable was to join the Deep Cove Parent Participation Preschool.
Do you think stiffer penalties would deter distracted drivers

Do you think stiffer penalties would deter distracted drivers

The province has launched an online survey that asks residents if they think current distracted driving laws — a $167 fine and three driver’s licence demerit points — are tough enough.
BALDREY: LNG proponents should hold off celebrating

BALDREY: LNG proponents should hold off celebrating

Waiting for the liquefied natural gas industry to finally set up shop in B.C. has been like watching an excruciatingly slowly played football game where the score has remained 0-0 since the opening kickoff.
EDITORIAL: Cap and frown

EDITORIAL: Cap and frown

It’s been a rough few years for Capilano University, its employees and students.
LAUTENS: Regendered Jenner faces feminist critiques

LAUTENS: Regendered Jenner faces feminist critiques

Hold on — is it possible that those demanding social tolerance are themselves harshly intolerant? The news elites have chosen as our times’ biggest story the transformation of former male Bruce Jenner to female Caitlyn Jenner, with the triumphant med
EDITORIAL: Dumb & dumber

EDITORIAL: Dumb & dumber

It’s understandable why people in the Lower Mainland are sick of gang wars that are still disturbingly apparent here. The locations of the latest shootings vary from week to week, but the players are invariably connected.
Griffin's contributions not so easily forgotten

Griffin's contributions not so easily forgotten

North Vancouver - Dear Editor: I was disturbed to read (in a June 12 news story) that district council and the recreation commission are considering renaming the William Griffin Community Centre when it reopens.
Toronto a poor comparison

Toronto a poor comparison

North Vancouver - Dear Editor: Re: Amalgamation costs more: Fraser Institute, June 7 front-page story.Applying the Fraser Institute's vast Toronto amalgamation example is a gross misuse of statistics.
Transit fare zone system not family friendly

Transit fare zone system not family friendly

North Vancouver - Dear Editor: Re: Distance Fares Fairer Than Current Transit Zone System, May 31 Mailbox.
Carelessly tossed cigarette butts are more than a fire risk

Carelessly tossed cigarette butts are more than a fire risk

Dear Editor: The Lynn Valley brush fire (allegedly) caused by a carelessly tossed cigarette butt is just one example of the negative effect of butts in our community. Not only are butts a major cause of fires, they are toxic to the environment.