Opinion

“Gardening is learning, learning, learning. That’s the fun of gardens; you are always learning.” – British actress Helen Mirren (1945-) For all her wonderful acting, Dame Helen Mirren never spoke a truer word.

Dear Editor: I’d appreciate expressing a viewpoint on the killing of a cougar recently, the event which took front page of your newspaper.

The howling about the price of housing in the Lower Mainland has gotten so loud these last few weeks, our political class can no longer pretend not to hear it.

Dear Editor: “This is an important announcement from Marriott Hotels”. . .

Dear Editor: Re: West Van Mulls Monster Homes , May 29 front-page story Although I do not have any personal objections over a “monster house” as a final product, I do have serious concerns during the construction of them.

If you think amalgamating local governments will save money, think again, a Fraser Institute study concludes. The study’s applicability for the city and district of North Vancouver, however, is widely open for debate.

Dear editor: Vandals have struck twice recently, damaging a six-foot crucifix outside of St. Pius X Church.

North Vancouver district was named one of the top places to live in Canada by MoneySense magazine this week, thanks to its low unemployment and low crime rate combined with a high household income and strong arts and sports community.

Dear Editor: D.J. Stewart’s (May 27) letter claims that if we vote No on the non-binding transit plebiscite, we would have no right to call our politicians to account.

Christy Clark is becoming nasty, vengeful and self-pardoning in her old age. Such a nice lady, too. On camera, anyway. Beaming smile.